A group of actors of various ages dressed in costumes from the 1979 horror Alien stand and pose for a photo, smiling for the camera. Standing in the centre is somebody dressed as a very very cheap version of the alien xenomorph.

Film Stories presents Alien On Stage + Q&A

About Film Stories presents Alien On Stage + Q&A

Why do pantomime when you can do Alien? A very amateur dramatics group led by Dorset Bus Drivers spent a year creating a serious stage adaptation of the sci-fi horror film Alien.

Their village-hall show is a crushing flop; it seems their hard work was for nothing but fate gives them a second chance to perform their homemade homage in a West End theatre, for one night only. With wobbly sets, awkward acting and special effects requiring 'more luck than judgement.' Will it be alright on the night?

The screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A with directors Lucy Harvey and Danielle Kummer. Hosted by Film Stories editor Simon Brew.
 
Founded right here in Birmingham, Film Stories is a 168-page print film magazine, a multi-award-winning podcast and a collection of exciting live events. Find out more at www.filmstories.co.uk and buy Film Stories and Film Junior magazines at store.filmstories.co.uk.
 

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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