The Epic of Everest Film screening with live prologue by The Tashi Lhunpo Monks

This extraordinary film documents the ill-fated attempt at the summit of Everest by George Mallory and Sandy Irvine in 1924. From December 1924 to October 1925, Captain John Noel promoted his film throughout the UK and around Europe accompanied by Tibetan monks brought to the West for the first time. They offered a Prologue to the screenings, evoking the atmosphere of Tibet for audiences, and this evening’s screening recreates the original performance offered by the monks over a century ago.