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Members' Sunday Film Club Freddie Mercury : The Great Pretender
Discover Freddie Mercury’s creative world through Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender, followed by a Q&A with Splendid Things Curator Kate Bailey.
Join us for a Members-only screening of Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender, exploring Mercury’s life and career beyond Queen. Through archival footage and interviews, discover his solo music, iconic stage costumes and creative collaborations, including his work with opera singer Montserrat Caballé.
Inspired by the V&A’s Splendid Things trail, the screening considers how Mercury’s performances and carefully crafted persona reflected his artistic identity and shaped his public image.
Following the film, join V&A Curator Kate Bailey for a Q&A exploring Mercury’s distinctive style and his relationship with fashion, music and performance.
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