Step into the shadows for a thrilling evening of silent cinema as organist Aaron Hawthorne accompanies the 1920 horror classic "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" live on the digital organ at St Cyprian’s, Lenzie. Widely regarded as one of the greatest gothic tales ever told, this chilling adaptation brings Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark story vividly to life through dramatic imagery and the power of live music. Experience the excitement of silent film as it was originally intended, with every twist, transformation and moment of suspense heightened by a live organ soundtrack. A rare and unforgettable event not to be missed.
Step into the golden age of cinema with a spine-tingling evening of silent film and live music! As part of his sixth annual Silent Film Tour, celebrated Scottish organist Aaron Hawthorne returns with The Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1920)
But this is no ordinary screening…
Prepare to be transported as Aaron brings the film to life with a thrilling live accompaniment on the digital organ at St Cyprian’s, Lenzie. Every emotion, chase, and eerie moment will be underscored in real-time, just as audiences experienced it in the silent era.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest Gothic tales ever told, this chilling adaptation brings Robert Louis Stevenson's dark story vividly to life through dramatic imagery and the power of live music. Experience the excitement of silent film as it was originally intended, with every twist, transformation and moment of suspense heightened by a live organ soundtrack. A rare and unforgettable event not to be missed.
Aaron is an award-winning concert and silent film organist from North Lanarkshire, known for his dynamic and accessible performances across the UK, Europe, and USA. His unique style and deep love for the art of silent film have earned him international acclaim, including winning the Young Theatre Organist of the Year in both the UK and the USA.
Whether you're a film lover, music enthusiast, or just curious to experience something spectacularly different, this promises to be a night to remember!
Aaron Hawthorne is a sought-after silent film and concert organist from North Lanarkshire, Scotland, with a Master of Arts degree in Music from the University of Glasgow. He performs regularly across the UK, Europe, and the USA, known for his engaging organ recitals and silent film accompaniments. Aaron began his career at Motherwell Cathedral and has served as a principal organist in several churches. Since 2017, he has been a house organist at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum in Glasgow. His passion for theatre and cinema organs started in his teens during a visit to Blackpool's Tower Ballroom.
In 2019, Aaron won the Young Theatre Organist Competition in New York after winning the UK title earlier, and later received the Ian Sutherland Award for his promise as a theatre organist. He is active in organ preservation societies and is also an Arts Development Officer for North Lanarkshire Council, a role in which he advocates for accessible community arts. Aaron has completed four annual UK silent film tours, performing classics like "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925), "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror”(1922), and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”(1923) earning praise for introducing new audiences to silent films and the pipe organ's unique sound world.
