Cat On a Hot Tin Roof is showing at NFSA on Saturday 10 January. Image: Cat On a Hot Tin Roof.
THE BELCO JAZZ BAND
6 pm | Live Music
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
8 pm | Screening
Settle in from 6 pm as The Belco Jazz Band takes the stage for a live performance in the NFSA heritage courtyard. Enjoy local wines, summer cocktails and charcuterie, available for purchase onsite from Dom’s deli & bar. Then head into Arc Cinema at 8 pm for a screening of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
ABOUT CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
PG | 1958 | DCP | USA | D: Richard Brooks
A washed-up, alcoholic ex-football star (Paul Newman) and his frustrated wife (Elizabeth Taylor) navigate lies, repressed desire and shame on a plantation in the US South. Nominated for six Oscars, the film adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ classic play has been criticised for denying its own central theme – the denial of sexuality. For modern audiences, the added layer of self-censorship in the film enhances the viewing experience.
‘Homosexuality is everywhere and nowhere in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. And perhaps that unspokenness is realer than the play.’ – The Guardian
Available as a 4-film Tennessee Williams Spotlight pass with Suddenly, Last Summer, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Night of the Iguana. Learn more.
ABOUT THE BELCO JAZZ BAND
The Belco Jazz Band is a Canberra-based ensemble led by pianist Matt Dennett, featuring some of the city’s finest jazz instrumentalists. Tracing a century of jazz history — from the smoky swing of the 1920s to soulful blues and vibrant original works — the trio performs with timeless groove, style, and creative flair. A crowd favourite among local swing dancers, the band brings joyful energy and authentic connection to every performance.
ABOUT HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
Hot Summer Nights returns for its second year with a hand-picked selection of the hottest live music acts, curated with films in a single-ticket experience to set the perfect summer vibe. Every Friday and Saturday between January 9 and February 14, join us in the NFSA heritage courtyard for live music followed by classic cinema. View all screenings.
The details
What: The Belco Jazz Band perform live in the heritage courtyard followed by a screening of Cat On a Hot Tin Roof in Arc Cinema
When: Sat 10 Jan 6 pm
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: (+$1.50 booking fee). Tickets available via the NFSA.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience film. We provide specialised equipment for a range of accessibility needs. Arc Cinema is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 02 6248 2000 or email tickets@nfsa.gov.au
