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An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight @ Edinburgh Playhouse

26 Mar 2026
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A spellbinding live concert celebrating the music from cinema’s most whimsical and eerie masterpieces – from Tim Burton’s gothic fantasy films to cult classics of the dark and magical.

Programme: 75 minutes of spine-tingling, heartwarming, and otherworldly music, performed live by an 18-piece chamber orchestra of first-class, classically trained musicians and evocative live vocals, and featuring unforgettable themes from:

• The Nightmare Before Christmas

• Edward Scissorhands

• Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

• Corpse Bride

• Alice in Wonderland

• Batman

• Beetlejuice

• Sleepy Hollow

• Labyrinth

• Wednesday

• The Addams Family

From the creators of The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated - Customer Reviewed: 4.7 / 5.

This brand-new orchestral journey dives into the magic, mischief, and melancholy of dark fantasy cinema.

Disclaimer: The Illuminated Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the films and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight @ Edinburgh Playhouse

18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA

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