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‘Silent screen, living sound’ Performance at Shambles Theatre, 20 September 2025, reviewed by Shamus Baker Audiences were treated to an invigorating immersion into the past on Saturday 20 September at Shambles Theatre, where pianist David Selfe and percussionist Jeremy Fitzsimons provided an ingenious musical accompaniment to two silent films of the great Charlie Chaplin, A Dog’s Life (1918) and The Pawn Shop (1916). All music was composed by Selfe, and adapted by Fitzsimons for their duo. While this is not the place for a synopsis of either film, both involved Chaplin’s iconic Little Tramp persona in various scenarios of mayhem, trickery and social faux pas, with his eventual triumph occurring against both the odds of ordinary logic and his own relentlessly inventive disdain for normal codes of behaviour – to great comic effect. Both musicians did themselves great credit in a performance situation that stretched concentration and agility to an unusual degree.

"Please pass on my thanks to Jack and Chris for providing such a rock-solid foundation for the Big Play in the morning. It was a real team effort, both playing and supporting participants, and it would not have been possible without your help. You made my job very easy, thank you."

The highlight was at the end of the night when The Silk Tones came on and blew everybody away with their fresh soul/jazz take on modern hits. We enjoyed every second and it got everyone in the club dancing the rest of the night away!

Beautiful singer she sure did make our evening very special!

"Todd & Jennifer, this was worth waiting for! The cast was superb and exceedingly professional. We all agreed this was one of the best shows ever!"