Tim Burton’s Universe by candlelit. Mystery Ensemble
🎃✨ On October 31st, just in time for Halloween, Mystery Ensemble will perform the iconic music from Tim Burton’s films — from Edward Scissorhands to The Nightmare Before Christmas. 🕯️ A mystical atmosphere, beloved soundtracks, and a true celebration for all Burton fans await you!
From the shimmering wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to the eccentric brilliance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — this concert immerses you in the soundscapes that shaped Burton’s unique cinematic universe.
At the heart of it all is the music of Danny Elfman, Burton’s lifelong collaborator and one of the most distinctive film composers of our time. Elfman’s music blend playfulness with menace, tenderness with grandeur — a perfect mirror of Burton’s visual imagination. Alongside Elfman, highlights include unforgettable moments from Corpse Bride, the cult favourite Beetlejuice, the gothic sweep of Batman, and the razor-sharp drama of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
In this London premiere, the Mystery Ensemble brings Burton’s worlds to life in unique arrangements. Expect soaring voices, bold instrumental colours, and an atmosphere that shifts in an instant — from the macabre to the magical, from the intimate to the epic.
This is not just a soundtrack concert — it is a live theatrical experience. The mysterious magic of the concert will be created by the connection between the musicians and the surrounding architecture, light installation and hundreds of flickering candles.
Feel as if you are stepping inside a Tim Burton movie itself!
Voici le voyage musical live que vous vivrez — interprété par l’ensemble dans ses propres arrangements :
Music from the films of Tim Burton, including:
- Alice in Wonderland
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Edward Scissorhands
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Corpse Bride
- Beetlejuice
- Batman
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
This is a tribute concert. RED EVENTS is an independent producer; this event is not affiliated with, authorised by, or endorsed by the film studios, production companies, composers, or their respective rights holders. All film titles, character names and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here for descriptive purposes only.
