A NEW festival celebrating the work of David Lynch is set to captivate London this September.
‘A Gathering of the Angels’, a two-day event on September 14th and 15th, 2024, will immerse fans in the enigmatic world of Lynch, offering a unique tribute to the auteur behind Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, and Blue Velvet.
The festival, held at the London Irish Centre, will feature appearances from actors and collaborators who have worked closely with Lynch. Notable guests include Dana Ashbrook, known for his role as Bobby Briggs in Twin Peaks; Sabrina S. Sutherland, executive producer of Twin Peaks: The Return; and Lesley Dunlop, star of The Elephant Man. A rare big-screen showing of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me will also take place, along with panel discussions and costume competitions.
Both days will offer exclusive access to Lynch Creatives online panels. Saturday’s panel will focus on Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, with contributions from co-writer Robert Engels, music editor Lori Eschler, cinematographer Ron Garcia, and sound designer Douglas Murray. Sunday’s panel, “The Lynch Collaborators,” will feature cinematographer Peter Deming, make-up head Debbie Zoller, casting director Johanna Ray, editor Duwayne Dunham, and cinematographer Frederick Elms.
Evening entertainment will include performances from the Double R Club, a Lynch-inspired burlesque and cabaret group, and music at The Slow Club, a bar modelled after the Blue Velvet set. The festival will also host a Mulholland Drive Jitterbug class, The Angels Art Gallery, a Lynch-inspired short film program, and tattoos by LA artist Lain Freefall.
A highlight of the festival is the immersive live-action Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Puzzle Experience, inviting participants to unravel the mysteries of Lynch’s universe in a series of escape-room-style challenges. This hour-long adventure will lead fans through the uncanny narrative of the iconic film, testing their wit and creativity.
by Adina Ilie
Ticket prices start at £310 VIP Ticket, with £170 General Admission Weekend ticket and £93.50 General Admission Day Ticket. More information and purchases at www.gatheringoftheangels.com