Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

✨ Welcome to the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you to celebrate this Halloween weekend on a journey through the music that made it unforgettable. А unique concert will take place in the iconic Holywell Music Room, the oldest purpose-built music room in Europe, and hence Britain's first concert hall, located in the heart of Oxford.

From the shimmering wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to the eccentric brilliance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — this concert immerses you in the soundscapes that shaped Burton’s unique cinematic universe. 

At the heart of it all is the music of Danny Elfman, Burton’s lifelong collaborator and one of the most distinctive film composers of our time. Elfman’s music blends playfulness with menace, tenderness with grandeur — a perfect mirror of Burton’s visual imagination. Alongside Elfman, highlights include unforgettable moments from Corpse Bride, the cult favourite Beetlejuice, the gothic sweep of Batman, and the razor-sharp drama of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

In this premiere, Mystery Ensemble brings Burton’s worlds to life in unique arrangements. Expect soaring voices, bold instrumental colours, and an atmosphere that shifts in an instant — from the macabre to the magical, from the intimate to the epic.

This is not just a soundtrack concert — it is a live theatrical experience. The concert's mysterious magic will arise from the connection between the musicians and the surrounding architecture. 

Feel as if you are stepping inside a Tim Burton movie itself!

The concert organisers are the creative agency RED EVENTS & Distribution ltd, which produces exceptional cultural events in ancient mansions, on rooftops, in greenhouses, and in other most atmospheric venues across Europe, Great Britain, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and other countries. Also in the repertoire – a collection of concerts by candlelight and with complete immersion in the space of video art and sound. 

Duration: 60 minutes

Age restriction: 6+

Doors open at least 30 minutes before the concert.

Out of respect for guests and performers, late entry may not be permitted. We cannot guarantee your original seats after the concert begins.

PROGRAMME

The Batman Theme 

The Joker’s Poem 

Corpse Bride 

The Addams Family Theme

Wednesday Main Titles 

Jack’s Lament 

Ice Dance 

The Piano Duet 

Jenny’s Theme 

Johanna  

Mike Teavee 

Descent Into Mystery 

Remains Of The Day 

Love Theme 

Making Christmas 

Augustus Loop 

Birth Of a Penguin 

Proposal (Alice’s Theme)

What’s This? 

Edward Scissorhands 

Beetlejuice 

Alice’s Theme

*Please note that the programme is subject to changes