Frame Ensemble

We are a quartet of musicians in the North of England specialising in improvised silent film accompaniment.

[Northern Silents @NorthernSilents]

Morecambe Winter Gardens is an architectural treasure and a precious community asset. A team of amazing volunteers, led by @professorvaness, are spearheading a top-to-bottom restoration. If you have a few quid to spare, please be part of it. ♥️

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

Our next show - Sat 21 Oct at @YellowArch Sheffield.

[Northern Silents @NorthernSilents]

Classic Soviet sci-fi Aelita Queen of Mars screens at @YellowArch on Saturday 21st October, 7.30pm with a live score by @EnsembleFrame. This futuristic feast fired the imagination of directors like Fritz Lang & Stanley Kubrick.

🎟️ https://t.co/6Qd7XG1ej4

#NSFF2023 #Sheffield

[Northern Silents @NorthernSilents]

Some super shots of @EnsembleFrame performing an improvised score for Pandora's Box at @StollerHall on Saturday - thanks to @xtofallabout 📷

@NorthernSilents is back in Manchester at The Stoller Hall on 11th November for The Big Parade.

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

Tomorrow - Saturday 16 Sept - in Manchester.

[The Stoller Hall @StollerHall]

Tomorrow - @NorthernSilents @EnsembleFrame perform a live improvised score for the classic (and once controversial!) silent film Pandora's Box. 🎥

Tickets still available - book yours here: https://t.co/gJoAz0g1pi

[The Stoller Hall @StollerHall]

Tomorrow - @NorthernSilents @EnsembleFrame perform a live improvised score for the classic (and once controversial!) silent film Pandora's Box. 🎥

Tickets still available - book yours here: https://t.co/gJoAz0g1pi

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

Yippee! It's Pandora's Box at @StollerHall on Saturday 16 Sep. We'll be improvising a score for this amazing film. It's part of the @NorthernSilents season. Tickets at https://t.co/Wm3hQTb3nv

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

@silentlondon @NorthernSilents @StollerHall Yikes. Yes, it's Diary. This is a BFI-supplied image too!!

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

We’re at @StollerHall Manchester on Sep 16th. Tickets via https://t.co/TQkU5p0NZx

[Northern Silents @NorthernSilents]

See the sensational silent film #PandorasBox starring Louise Brooks in her most iconic role, with a live, improvised score by @EnsembleFrame

@StollerHall #Manchester Saturday 16th September, 7.30pm

Tickets available at https://t.co/fL1vO3Q3gq

[Northern Silents @NorthernSilents]

One of the great silent films, #PandorasBox is renowned for its sensational storyline and legendary lead performance from iconic star Louise Brooks.

See it at @StollerHall #Manchester on Sat 16th September, 7.30pm with live score by @EnsembleFrame.

➡️https://t.co/EWKf9NA11x

[Northern Silents @NorthernSilents]

YSFF and @MoreMusic1 are running a development weekend for experienced #improvising musicians who want to develop silent film playing skills. June 10 & 11 in Morecambe. Travel, accom, & honorarium provided. Full details: https://t.co/ao21GgCSbI

[Liz Hanks @lizhankscello]

Tonight…Come and watch this brilliant film with an improvised score by us! @EnsembleFrame

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

@yorkearlymusic @YorkshireSilent @BFI @ace_thenorth @MakeItYork @baileychr Thank you for having us again - we had another wonderful evening.

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

We’re looking forward to performing for another full house at @yorkearlymusic tonight!

[NCEM @yorkearlymusic]

TONIGHT
📽️ @YorkshireSilent South: Sir Earnest Shackleton's Glorious Epic of the Antarctic: Accompanying music from @EnsembleFrame
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 NCEM
🎫 Sold Out
#SpringSeason #NCEM #NCEMSpringSeason #LoveYork #York #VisitYork #MakeItYork @VisitYork

[Northern Silents @NorthernSilents]

We're back at @yorkearlymusic with #South. This beautiful film of Shackleton’s epic Antarctic expedition will be accompanied by @EnsembleFrame performing a unique and atmospheric soundscape.

📅 Tuesday 18th April, 7.30pm
🎟️ https://t.co/eF2xPeoQx0

#SilentFilm #LiveMusic #York

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

@lizhankscello Following replies to this question closely!

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

@yorkearlymusic Plus there are penguins!

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

Frame Ensemble is part of the YSFF Spring Season, creating improvised scores for SOUTH at @yorkearlymusic and PANDORA'S BOX at @OldWoollen. See you there!

[Northern Silents @NorthernSilents]

Sci-fi, South and the goddess of the silver screen! Check out the first of our spring season heading to @OldWoollen @thepicturedrome @yorkearlymusic @MorecambeWG

👉 https://t.co/7Z3dgwxo9D

#SilentFilm #LiveMusic

[NCEM @yorkearlymusic]

Just 2 days to register your interest in writing a new piece for @ecse1610
You don’t have to have your compositions ready just register your interest. There are plenty of helpful tips & advice on the YCA website on composing these instruments. @BBCRadio3
https://t.co/O3tpiz4d81

[NCEM @yorkearlymusic]

Looking forward to this one 📽️. Tickets available https://t.co/vpBoVyorFq https://t.co/vUlV7TNSiU

[Frame Ensemble @EnsembleFrame]

@SotonFilmWeek Yay! You are our 12th! So we have a way to go yet! 🤣