Prepare for a spine-tingling evening as the Orchestra of Opera North brings Alfred Hitchcock's groundbreaking thriller Psycho to life in a unique cinematic concert experience. This extraordinary performance allows audiences to experience the film in a completely new dimension, with Bernard Herrmann's iconic musical score performed live alongside the screening.

Psycho remains a landmark of cinema, a psychological thriller that forever changed the landscape of film storytelling. The narrative follows Marion Crane, a woman who makes a desperate choice and finds herself at the isolated Bates Motel, where she encounters the seemingly mild-mannered Norman Bates. What unfolds is a masterful exploration of tension, secrets, and psychological complexity that has captivated audiences for over six decades.

At the heart of the film's enduring power is Bernard Herrmann's revolutionary musical score. Composed entirely for strings, the music creates a haunting, visceral soundscape that amplifies the film's psychological intensity. Herrmann's innovative approach – creating what he called a "black and white sound" to match the film's stark visual style – has been praised by the American Film Institute, which ranked it among the Top 5 Greatest Film Scores of All Time.

This live performance offers a rare opportunity to experience Psycho in its most immersive form, at Leeds Grand Theatre with the Orchestra of Opera North synchronising every musical nuance to the on-screen action. It's a chance to witness how live music can transform a cinematic experience, bringing new depths to Hitchcock's psychological masterpiece.

To find out more, or book tickets visit the Opera North site.