Vintage Kino returns on Wednesday 27th June to the 3 Minute Theatre on Oldham street with a vintage retro 16mm shorts programme from the 1940s – early 80s. Featuring wierd, wicked and wonderful shorts there will be something for everyone. Also they will start the show with a special music duo with a set called “VINTAGE SONGS” – this amazing and new Manchester duo needs to be seen, their first Manchester performance.
They promise you won’t be disappointed. Even come in vintage dress to suit if you so wish (not obligatory but feel free to dress as you wish to suit the ambiance of the night).
Doors open at 7.30 to give you time to relax and get in the mood to some vintage music and drinks will be served by the delightful Gina (proprietor of this fine establishment).
Tickets: Just £3.50 on the door (unfortunately, they don’t accept vintage coins or notes!)
Programme starts at 7.45 – ish and there will be an intermission half way. Expect FREE ICE CREAM in the intermission and the the whirl of the projector in the background.
“VINTAGE SONGS ” MUSIC act Duo
Agnieszka Lucya and Tomasz Kurowski are an unusual duo making fusion inspired by classic and blues music. Lucya is a mezzosopran and sings operas around the world and Kurowski is blues-rock guitarist. Both musicians experiment to exceed their hitherto professions using a wide range of sounds and spaces. The duo perform famous songs in old-pothouse style from different countries as well as opera classics in uncommon way.
And about the programm:
“Vintage Songs” is a short musical journey through the decades from 20’s to 60’s with old-jazz-variete songs decorated with/by Agnieszka Lucya and Tomasz Kurowski style. Get into their train and enjoy a trip from Europe to America.
FULL FILM PROGRAMME DETAILS ANNOUNCED INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
Q.E.D.: A GUIDE TO ARMAGEDDON (1982, 30 mins)
Part of the BBC science documentary series Q.E.D. in the 1980s – 1990s, this one A GUIDE TO ARMAGEDDON, was one of the most powerful films made on the effects of a nuclear war in the 80s (note the film is quite faded with time).
The first half looks at the physical effects of a single medium-sized nuclear warhead on a large city, questioning how effective the various types of shelter might be. Two couples live experimentally in fall-out shelters for ten days each. Medical, scientific and civil defense specialists then discuss the implications of the film.
THINKING ABOUT DRINKING (1972)
The facts about alcoholic beverages with particular emphasis on their effects on the human body. Presents the facts about alcoholic beverages. Emphasizes the effects of alcohol on the nervous system and behavior, and discusses the effects on car drivers.