Flicks Cinema - An Ode to Iconic Auckland Theatres: The Vic and St James

Basement Level Lopdell House

Free

Bookings: text 0210 2225558

Session Times:

7-8pm

AN ODE TO ICONIC AUCKLAND THEATRES: THE VIC AND ST JAMES

Friday 19 September, 7-8pm

Join us in the theatre at Lopdell House for a new short film that charts the fascinating history of the Victoria Theatre made by Margot McRae (one of the Vic's trustees).

The Vic has a great story to tell from its beginnings in 1912 when it was a "picture palace" showing silent films, to the advent of the "talking movies" and to the digital age, the Vic encompasses the history of cinema within New Zealand cinema.

Following this will be a documentary about the iconic St James Theatre, with filmmaker Robin Kewell and Margot McCrae sharing stories from behind the scenes.

Presented as part of Auckland Heritage Festival.