Stand by for Action!: Gerry Anderson in Concert

Jul 17, 2022

2h 12m

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Overview

World premiered on 16th April 2022 at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 'Stand by for Action! Gerry Anderson in Concert' is a unique celebration of the life and work of pioneering producer Gerry Anderson. Hosted by Jon Culshaw, this was the first time a career-spanning collection of music from Gerry's shows had ever been performed live in concert, brought to life by a full orchestra with a special appearance from BAFTA-winning composer, Anderson alumnus and conductor Richard Harvey.

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Music

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Anderson Entertainment

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Host

Jon Culshaw

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6.3

Thunderbirds Are GO

Dec 15, 1966

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5.0

Thunderbirds

Jul 23, 2004

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5.7

The Legend of Secret Pass

Oct 14, 2010

A Native American teenager named Manu spends the summer with his grandfather high in the desert mountains. As a terrifying doom approaches, Manu must embrace his remarkable destiny and take on an incredible responsibility if he and his family are to thrive and survive.

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Countdown to Disaster

Jan 1, 1982

International Rescue sends the incredible Thunderbirds on the most dangerous rescue missions yet. They must save the Empire State Building from collapsing on New York City and at the same time battle a deadly fire blazing out of control in a mid-Atlantic oil station.

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Thunderbirds in Outer Space

Jun 9, 1981

Calling International Resuce… a runaway rocket carrying three astronauts is heading for a collision course with the Sun… Impact imminent!

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Thunderbirds to the Rescue

Aug 13, 1980

A compilation of two episodes from the Supermarionation series Thunderbirds. A new super satellite has gone into orbit. Permanently manned, it is now in space to help humanity as the monitor station always on the alert to spot trouble, receive messages for help and set in motion the world's most exciting organisation, International Rescue...

5.9

The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music

Aug 5, 2019

Princess Odette is hosting a music competition to celebrate Princess Alise's birthday. Prince Li of Cathay has entered, but his sister Princess Mei Li has stowed away on his ship to seek help from Odette and Derek for Chen, who has been cursed to live as a dragon. Who will win the music festival and will Chen ever be free from his curse?

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Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication'

May 30, 2019

The Beastie Boys look back on a period of the group's history that spanned from their groundbreaking 1989 album "Paul's Boutique" to the Lollapalooza tour supporting "Ill Communication."

5.7

Schemers

Jul 23, 2020

Set in late-1970s Dundee, Schemers is based on writer-producer David McLean’s early years in the music business. After a run in with a local gangster, a fledgling promoter and his two friends raise their ambitions to booking major bands in order to escape their debt.

6.5

Rhapsody of Fire: Visions from the Enchanted Lands

Jul 6, 2007

Chronicles the 2005 tour and production for the Rhapsody of Fire albums "Symphony of Enchanted Lands, II" and "Triumph or Agony". Includes recordings from the band's first tour through US and Canada as well as their performance at the Eartshaker Fest 2005.

4.5

A Perfect Circle: Stone and Echo

Nov 26, 2013

Stone and Echo is a full-length concert film of A Perfect Circle's performance on August 02, 2011, at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.

5.8

Tangos Are for Two

Jan 23, 1998

A woman's voice says she was wife to Renzo Franchi and Carlos Gardel (1890-1935), Argentina's great tango singer. People say she's crazy. Her story unfolds. Buenos Aires, 1933: Juana Romero, a seamstress who lives for the music of Gardel, dumps her boyfriend Gustavo for Renzo, a singer who looks like Gardel. She insists that his trio performs Gardel's tangos, which leads to Renzo recording a Ford commercial when Gardel himself is overbooked. The trio, with Joanna in tow, goes on an ill-fated tour of points north. The couple breaks up: she goes home and he tries to get to New York. Fate steps in, and once again he's called upon to pose as Gardel. Then, legend and a bracelet take over. Written by

7.3

Damon Albarn | A Modern British Tale

Sep 1, 2021

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6.8

Danny Collins

Mar 19, 2015

An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon.

Stand by for Action!: Gerry Anderson in Concert

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