ON TOUR
We`re going places!
We were honored to be included in this year's programme of this renowned festival! We reached out to An Taibhdhearc National Irish Language Theatre in Galway City for a collaboration. Together, we arranged a screening of The Garden of Eden, 1928, which was directed by Lewis Milestone and featured Corinne Griffith, Louise Dresser, and Lowell Sherman. The intertitles were specially translated into Irish for this event. The live music was composed and performed by Mila Maia and Agustina Taborda. Both are incredibly talented and have extensive experience, having played at Silent Cinema for the last three years.
Westport Arts Festival
We were thrilled to partner with Westival, the yearly festival celebrating art and entertainment in the lovely Westport, County Mayo, for a unique screening of Buster Keaton’s timeless classic The General (1926), featuring a live musical score played by our resident pianist, Mila Maia. This event occurred on Saturday, 25th October at the W Cinema, drawing a full audience of movie lovers. We sincerely hope to return to Westport for another enchanting night of silent film with live music!
Féile
John Ford
Féile John Ford is a distinctive cultural festival taking place in An Spidéal, Co. Galway, honoring one of Hollywood's most celebrated directors. The festival ran from Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 7th, 2025. We attended the festival for the screening of John Ford's charming silent film, The Shamrock Handicap (1927). Our new pianist, the incredibly talented Mia Fitzgerald (piano), provided live musical accompaniment alongside her sister Ruth (violin).
The General
Our second visit to the Pálás Cinema came at a special moment, as just before the closure of this iconic venue was announced... we screened The General (1926), starring the one and only Buster Keaton. The musical accompaniment was performed by the sensational trio: Mila Maia (flute), Agustina Taborda (piano), and Gustavo Lobao (percussion instruments). The house was once again packed!
Sherlock, Jr.
The Clifden Arts Festival 2024 marked Silent Cinema's debut participation. We showed up with a talented three-piece band to provide live music for the delightful Buster Keaton comedy, Sherlock, Jr. (1924). The trio featured our resident pianist, Agustina Taborda (on piano), fellow Silent Cinema member Mila Maia (playing the flute), and Gustavo Lobao (on percussion). The venue was full, and sadly, many attendees were unable to secure tickets. Following the screening, the musicians were met with a resounding applause. It was an incredible evening!
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
We had the pleasure of visiting the legendary, now-closed Pálás Cinema on two occasions. Our first visit was for the screening of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), directed by Robert Wiene. The musical performance was delivered by the group XOANON, which included Antonis Kalamoutsos (bass guitar, percussion), Graham Keane (vocals, and various instruments), and Brendan Pooley (guitar). The theater was filled to capacity, with every ticket sold out!
