HippFest

14/10/2026

Hooray for Harold Lloyd! 🎶 Who else remembers the theme tune from the 70s/80s BBC 2 series of silents?

We couldn't resist clipping this audio from our most recent podcast episode with Hazel Morrison (singing!) and Jane Gardner, who are accompanying FAUST (1926) later in the Taste of Silents season. But before FAUST, we have Harold Lloyd in SPEEDY(1928), coming up this Saturday 17 October at 2:30PM, with live musical accompaniment from Mike Nolan. We'll see you there!

🎟️ Upcoming Taste of Silents titles: https://www.hippodromecinema.co.uk/hippfest/taste-of-silents/
📻️ Listen to HippCast here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/hippcast/episodes/This-kind-of-magic-telepathy-in-conversation-with-Jane-Gardner-and-Hazel-Morrison-e3pkgqk
🙏 And of course thanks to Ste for magic-ing up the poster!

13/10/2026

The best news to start a Tuesday morning! Congratulations Team Hippodrome! 🥳🥳🥳

SMALL CINEMA. BIG NEWS!

Our little cinema is making a BIG impression.

The Hippodrome has been longlisted for BIFA Cinema of the Year 2026.

One of just 15 cinemas across the UK.

We are bursting with pride and would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who supports our beautiful cinema.

Now, fingers crossed for the final five!

10/10/2026

Only 1 week to go! We are gearing up for the second title in our Taste of Silents season, featuring none other than comedy genius Harold Lloyd.

Join us at Hippodrome Cinema to experience all the magic of silent film, live musical accompaniment, and the total joy of a full cinema laughing out loud. Featuring a show-stopping and hilarious chase scene, Lloyd's last silent film is packed with personality and great gags. Look out for some gorgeous on-location shots from around New York and a major cameo from baseball legend Babe Ruth!

🍿 More info: https://www.hippodromecinema.co.uk/whats-on/taste-of-silents-speedy-1928/
🎞️ Screening material courtesy of Park Circus / Janus Films
🎶 Live musical accompaniment: Mike Nolan

09/10/2026

See if you can spot Christina! 😁

07/10/2026

Speedy (1928) will be showing on the Hippodrome Cinema big screen VERY soon! 👀

We're super excited to continue our Autumn Taste of Silents season by spending an afternoon with Harold Lloyd. Silent comedy's 'third genius' is at his charming best in this rollicking comedy set on the vibrant streets of Roaring Twenties New York...

🎟️ Book your tickets: https://www.hippodromecinema.co.uk/whats-on/taste-of-silents-speedy-1928/
🎞️ Screening material courtesy of Park Circus / Janus Films
🎶 Live musical accompaniment: Mike Nolan

01/10/2026

Throwback Thursday to a wonderful launch of our Autumn Taste of Silents season... Queen Kelly (1929) was a MAGICAL way to begin!

Huge thanks to Pamela Hutchinson for a fabulous introduction (and of course for writing about the film), Neil Brand for magnificent musical accompaniment, our incredible Young Programmers for organising everything, Cinema Rediscovered on Tour, and Milestone Film & Video / Kino Lorber for the screening material. And of course to our audience for joining us. 🥰

🎟️ There's still three titles to come - browse here: https://www.hippodromecinema.co.uk/hippfest/taste-of-silents/

30/09/2026

New HippCast episode just dropped! 🤩 In today's show we hear from a dynamic duo that our audiences will be very familiar with: Jane Gardner & Hazel Morrison!

Expect tales from a recent voyage to Tromsø Silent Film Days, reflections on some favourite performances at HippFests gone by, and all kinds of musical amuse-bouches ahead of the pair's upcoming slot accompanying Murnau's Faust (1926), the third in our ongoing Taste of Silents season. Happy listening!

📻️ Listen to the show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/44ixSzPAL7R0zHkwVPTPf3?si=7l_gyrH5QGKd425Bv60f3g
🖥️ Read the transcript: https://hippfest.wordpress.com/2026/09/30/hippcast-episode-38/

We’re back in the audiosphere this month with a double whammy of musical goodness! We hear from Jane Gardner and Hazel Morrison, a familiar and much beloved HippFest duo, following their rece…

25/09/2026

Last chance! 🎞️ Experience all the glamour of Queen Kelly (1929) in the perfect cinema setting, with live musical accompaniment from the maestro himself: Neil Brand.

In an ancient kingdom in the middle of Europe, handsome Prince Wolfram falls in love with hot-headed orphan Patricia Kelly (Gloria Swanson), inciting the cruel jealousy of his betrothed – the “mad queen” Regina. Patricia and Wolfram try desperately to overcome the crazed Queen's efforts to drive them apart, but her rage knows no bounds… will the couple find happiness in the name of true love?

🎟️ Saturday 26 September, 7:30PM: https://www.hippodromecinema.co.uk/whats-on/taste-of-silents-queen-kelly-1929-plus-qa/

With an in-person introduction and post-screening Q&A with critic, film historian and author Pamela Hutchinson, joined by musician and broadcaster Neil Brand for the Q&A. Pamela will also be selling and signing copies of her book The Curse of Queen Kelly! 👑

23/09/2026

Have you spotted our upcoming screening of Speedy (1928)? 👀

Harold 'Speedy' Swift (Lloyd) is an ambitious romantic who seems to find himself in a new job every week. Speedy dreams of settling down with Jean, but first he must help her grandfather protect his horse-drawn tram from a ruthless businessman. Featuring a show-stopping and hilarious chase scene, Lloyd's last silent film is packed with personality and great gags!

🎟️ Book tickets: https://www.hippodromecinema.co.uk/whats-on/taste-of-silents-speedy-1928/
📆 2:30PM, Saturday 17 October at Hippodrome Cinema
🎹 Live musical accompaniment by: Mike Nolan