LONDON EVENTS – 12th of December – Start your Christmas celebrations with a night of film watching THE STUPID BOY, dancing to live GROOVE ARMADA and brilliant entertainment in Brixton for only £25

Posted by Editor on December 6, 2023 in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

We came across this wonderful event at the Brixton Ritzy on the 12th of December, with complimentary drinks, a chance to watch THE STUPID BOY, dance to a DJ set by GROOVE ARMADA for only £25.00!

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Phil Dunn’s OSCAR® and BAFTA qualified short THE STUPID BOY returns to its roots: screening at Brixton’s Ritzy Picturehouse Cinema, plus a special party featuring a set by GROOVE ARMADA, all in aid of the charity CHOOSE LOVE

Tuesday 12 December: Ritzy Picturehouse Cinema (from 6:45pm) + afterparty at Lost In Brixton (from 8:45pm till late)

Having qualified for the OSCARs and BAFTAs 2024, after winning 42 awards at more than 70 festivals worldwide, proudly Brixton-based short film THE STUPID BOY is returning to its birthplace for a night that will be as much of a celebration of Brixton creativity and spirit as the film was itself to make.

Phil Dunn’s THE STUPID BOY follows a neurodivergent teen in south London who comes face-to-face with a white supremacist, building up to an intense encounter in Brixton Village – an encounter where choosing love proves to be the wisest option. 

The evening begins with a special screening of THE STUPID BOY at Brixton’s Ritzy Picturehouse Cinema followed by a Q&A with director, cast and crew, plus special guests and entertainment including live music, rap and spoken word. Entertainment will include live music from the Brixton Chamber Orchestra, who revel in innovative collaborations with all sorts of artists and genres: Grime to Gospel, Disco to Drum and Bass, Classical to Jazz, and everything in between. Brixton’s own orchestra, this registered charity is a product of local talent and the unique blend of creative energy and cultural diversity which characterises the area. Their programme will include The Stupid Boy original score. There’ll also be spoken word and performance from Brixton Youth Theatre, whose mission is to empower young people to define their own lives by expanding their horizons via access to performing arts activities, with support from theatre, film and TV professionals including patron and actress Jane Horrocks. 

There’ll then be a walk-through Brixton Village (filming location of the film’s pivotal scene) on the way to the Afterparty at Lost In Brixton, headlined by an exclusive DJ Set by Andy Cato of Groove Armada and Spooky Cash-Cash.

Full ticket holders will also enjoy complementary food and drinks, provided by local businesses based in and around Brixton Village including The Clink Bakery at HMP Brixton, pizza from Franco Manca courtesy of Wildfarmed, tacos from Jalisco, vegan platter from Oowee Vegan, and drinks courtesy of Brixton Distillery/Market Row Rum, Brixton Brewery, and Brixton Gin.

Full ticket £25 (including complementary food and drinks), after party only £10. With support from Squire & Partners and Brixton Bid, and with all profits from the night going to charity Choose Love, a pioneering new movement in humanitarian aid who’ve raised millions to support refugees and created a movement of people putting love into action around the world.