Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

About the event

Welcome to the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you to celebrate this Halloween weekend on a journey through the music that made it unforgettable. A unique concert will take place at the iconic Turner Sims, located on the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton. From the shimmering wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to the eccentric brilliance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory --- this concert immerses you in the soundscapes that shaped Burton's unique cinematic universe. In this premiere, Mystery Ensemble brings Burton's worlds to life in unique arrangements. Expect soaring voices, bold instrumental colours, and an atmosphere that shifts in an instant --- from the macabre to the magical, from the intimate to the epic.