Silent Movies Live

ART DECO TRUST EVENT

Supported by MTG, Hawke’s Bay

Pianist David Selfe and percussionist Jeremy Fitzsimons bring Charlie Chaplin’s silent films to life with a captivating live musical performance.

Accompanying two classics, A Dog’s Life (1918), and The Kid (1921), the duo replaces traditional synchronised recorded music with a rich tapestry of original composition, spontaneous improvisation, and inventive sound effects. Their performance captures the full emotional range of Chaplin’s work — from slapstick comedy to poignant drama — offering a fresh and deeply engaging cinematic experience.