On 2 October Flat Earth Society will be hosting their silent film project, complete with a fifteen piece jazz ensemble. Led by clarinetist/ tenor sax player Peter Vermeersch, the band will be playing their own soundtrack to Ernst Lubitsch’s ‘ The Oyster Princess’ (1919), telling the story of the Oyster king of America, Mr Quaker, and his desire to marry his daughter Ossi off to a Prince.

To get a flavor of the project, take a look at this video;

The evening will take place at mac, starting at 8pm. Tickets are £7/ £5 for members and concessions, and can be bought online or by calling the box office on 0121 4463232