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The Death of Stalin - In Concert

BBC Symphony Orchestra + Matt Dunkley

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Stalin's peers stand on a concrete balcony dressed in military uniform

Hilarious and horrifying, The Death of Stalin is a comedy of terrors, screened in live synchronisation with Christopher Willis' powerful score for the first time. 

Armando Iannucci's all-star, brutal, comedy satire tells the story of the aftermath of Stalin's demise as the remaining members of the Secretariat of the Communist Party jostle for power. 

The score, by Christopher Willis is a masterpiece of pastiche and drama; Willis immersed himself in the music of great 20th century Russian symphonists like Shostakovich, Weinberg and Myaskovsky. Tonight Willis' score will be performed live by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by one of the UK's leading film music conductors Matt Dunkley.

This performance of The Death of Stalin - In Concert will be followed by a Q&A featuring director Armando Iannucci, composer Christopher Willis, producer Kevin Loader and actor from the film Michael Palin.

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This performance is rated as 15. 

Stage Times:

7.30 - 9.20 The Death of Stalin screening & music score performed live

9.20– 9.40 Interval

9.40 - 10.20 panel Q&A

Stage times are approximate and subject to change.

Co-produced by the Barbican and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

The Death of Stalin - In Concert is a Big Screen Live production in association with Entertainment One Group. All Rights Reserved.

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