BBC Proms Films is a showcase of four acclaimed musical films at the Royal Geographical Society, South Kensington. Taking place as part of the 2006 Proms season the screenings are completely free, giving music fans the chance to enjoy a cinematic Proms experience this summer.

Acclaimed film in London
Four acclaimed films will be screened on four separate dates at the Royal Geographical Society in South Kensington. Visitors have the chance to see The Magic Flute, Amadeus, Testimony and Hamlet, some of the most classic music related films in cinema history. Replete with thrilling music and compelling performances, the films have been selected to demonstrate the power of classical music in modern cinema.

Guest experts
Each screening will be introduced by a guest speaker, ready to impart their knowledge with audiences. Speakers for the 2006 Proms Films season are Tony Palmer, Simon Keefe, Nicholas Kenyan and Sam West, collectively representing a selection of high profile bodies in theatre and the arts. Visitors can expect an informative, engaging cinema experience, hosted by leading authorities in the field.

Summer cinema in South Kensington
The Royal Geographical Society will be an appropriately grand setting for the Proms Films screenings. Classical music fans, film buffs and everyone in between can enjoy iconic film in luxury and style this summer at what will be a memorable series of events. And it’s all free.

A history of film at the Proms
Early Proms audiences in the 1890s were entertained with screenings of silent films which, at the time, were pioneering artistic feats. Film screenings were reintroduced to the Proms programme in 2005, a tradition that continues this year. The movie line up for 2006 is inspired by the season’s anniversary composers, Mozart and Shostakovich.

BBC Proms film screenings take place at the Royal Geographical Society, South Kensington. For a full schedule of BBC Proms film screenings see below.

The Magic Flute - Saturday 22nd July 2006, 2pm
Amadeus – Sunday 30th July 2006, 2pm
Testimony – Saturday 12th August 2006, 2pm
Hamlet – Sunday 20th August 2006, 2pm

All screenings start at 2pm and are free to attend. Places are available on a first-come first-served basis and cannot be booked in advance. Doors open half an hour before start time.

Information on the 2007 events will be available shortly. Check back soon for more details.