Dir: [Adrian Maben], 1972, United Kingdom/France/Belgium/West Germany, 93 mins, Unrated*
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Fri 28 February // 18:45
/ Cinema
Tickets: £7/5/£3/£0
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii is a 1972 concert film featuring the legendary rock band performing in the ancient ruins of Pompeii, Italy. Directed by Adrian Maben, the film captures Pink Floyd playing a selection of their early works in an eerie, amphitheater setting—completely devoid of an audience. The surreal visuals and sweeping cinematography enhance the band's psychedelic sound, creating an atmospheric and almost otherworldly experience.
The setlist includes tracks such as Echoes, A Saucerful of Secrets, One of These Days, and Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun. Interwoven with the live performances are behind-the-scenes studio recordings and interviews, providing a glimpse into the band’s creative process during the making of The Dark Side of the Moon.
Live at Pompeii is not just a concert film—it’s an experimental, immersive audiovisual experience that showcases Pink Floyd at the height of their early progressive rock phase.
[* as a musical performance this has been rated Exempt from age classification by the BBFC]
After this screening Prism, Tyneside's premier Pink Floyd tribute band, will play the Star & Shadow venue, on a separately-ticketed event. Tickets are available HERE