DAY OF THE DEAD FUTURO

Event information

DAY OF THE DEAD FUTURO FIESTA supported by Wahaca Brixton
Saturday 1st November

What better way to celebrate Mexico's Day of the Dead fiesta this November than by inviting some souls from outer space!
This year Day of the Dead goes futuro at Brixton's Number 6 and Movimientos and Celluloid Circus have teamed up with the good folks from Wahaca Brixton to put on a Saturday night futuristic fiesta that's guaranteed to invoke the spirits of the dead from every planet! With a stellar sci fi Latin American style soundtrack from Malphino, the lunar sounds and brass fanfare invasion of Voodoo Love Orchestra, a sci fi twist on traditional Day of the Dead dance and theatre performances, sci fi and Aztec visuals and decor, DJ Cal Jader (Movimientos) back to back with Oscar Arroyo (Chilango), Mexican face-painting and more, this promises to be one unforgettable space odyssey. Complimentary Mexican street food will be served by the Wahaca Street Kitchen and the bar will be stocked up with Mexican beers and Olmeca Altos tequila margaritas.!
The event is part of a weekend of events in the Brixton community as part of BFI's Sci Fi season Days of Fear and Wonder, brought to you with O2, supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London and proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, and is presented by Celluloid Circus & Movimientos - the producers behind last year's sold-out Dia de los Muertos Experience at Rich Mix - and supported by Wahaca Brixton. Prepare for an inter-galactic sci fi extravaganza, as Day of the Dead goes futuro this with screenings of classic Mexican sci fi films, children's futuristic costume-making and Day of the dead face-painting, live music acts, DJs, dance, immersive theatre performances, authentic Mexican market food and plenty of tequila in a cross-arts weekend guaranteed to be out of this world!
NB 1: This event will coincide with a late night screening - just 5mins away at the Ritzy Brixton - of Mexican classic The Ship of Monsters from its original 35 mm print. This tale of two voluptuous Venusians who trawl the universe searching for male specimens to take back and help repopulate their planet, that is a unashamed mash up of sci fi, western and horror genres.
NB 2: Live music at the Day of the Dead Futuro party will preceed the film screening and DJs will continue into the night after the screening so cinema ticket holders will get a chance to come before or after at a concessionary price.
For more info on the full programme of events and film screenings please see:
Essential listing info:
Saturday 1st November, 7pm - 2 am
Day of the Dead Futuro Fiesta
Number 6 Brixton, 6 Somerleyton Road, Brixton SW9 8ND
Live Acts:Voodoo Love Orchestra, Malphino
DJs: Cal Jader (Movimientos), Oscar Arroyo (Chilango) + Walkabout performers & immersive theatre
Tickets: £7 advance / £10 Door
NB: £5 on the door for cinema ticket holders
TICKETS >> http://www.wegottickets.com/event/293010
MORE INFO >> http://www.dayofthedeadfuturo.com


Part of the BFI Sci-Fi season Days of Fear and Wonder. This programme is supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery.For more information visit bfi.org.uk/scifi