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I'm starting to get addicted to films in concert. I got into the Christmas spirit in December with Home Alone in Concert at the Sage, and can't believe how quickly May 4th came around. The globally recognised Star Wars Day is a chance for fans to attend events, get dressed up and escape reality, be it as a member of the Empire or the Rebel Alliance.
Of course some of the most p opular characters were present - Darth Vader and his variety of troopers, also flanked by an Imperial Officer. I also saw a Jawa, and a Gomorrean Guard. It was interesting that no one was dressed up as a good guy, but I guess the bad guy costumes are more interesting! Audience members took full advantage of the photo opportunities, with a variety of poses with Vader (captured on their knees, being asphyxiated like me etc). Behind the costumes were the 99th Garrison , who raise
I was a bit disappointed that they weren't showing film clips but I guess the rights to show those are difficult to get hold of. In the end it didn't ma tter though, as the incredible scores by legendary composer John Williams speak for themselves. There were saber-like lights which flashed different colours depending on which side was being featured at that point. The conductor, Stephen Bell did a great job of providing the back story of each film. When I saw the Chorus of the Royal Northern Sinfonia, I k