A cinematic exploration of a legendary musical figure written and directed by Caroline Catz who also plays Delia Derbyshire.

DELIA DERBYSHIRE: THE MYTHS AND THE LEGENDARY TAPES is a feature-length portrait of the character and legacy of electronic sound pioneer Delia Derbyshire , who realised the Dr Who Theme tune in 1963 and explores the idea that this extraordinary composer lived outside of time and space as other people experience it.

Its playful, psychedelic mix utilises archival materials, interviews with her collaborators and dramatisations whilst honouring the BBC Radiophonic Workshops composer's own questing spirit.

This is a life story told through sound using both Delia’s own pieces of music alongside a soundtrack constructed from samples chosen by musician and performance artist Cosey Fanni Tutti from Delia’s lost attic tapes that were discovered after her death and explores the fantasy of a collaboration, an exchange of ideas across eras between two fascinating musicians.

Following the screening there with be a Q&A with Janet Fielding and Sam Battle (Look Mum No Computer).

When: Friday 23rd August 2024

Where: Community Cinema, 64 High St, Ramsgate, CT11 9RS

Timings:  4.30pm doors, 5pm start - 7.30pm

Age guidance: 15+ (scenes of a sexual nature and drug misuse)

Tickets: £5 + booking fee / £7 on the door (subject to availability)

Accessibility information -

Trigger warnings:
References to illegal drugs or drug misuse.
Scenes of a sexual nature.

Transport links:
Free street parking nearby.
10 min walk from Ramsgate Train Station.
48 bus route 2 mins walk (stop Staffordshire St) / The Loop 5 min walk (stop Leopold St or King St)

Venue accessibility:
Step free access.

Toilets:
Toilets available on site.

Refreshments:
Drinking water available.