Gosford Cinema Presents: The Dark Crystal

🎬 The Dark Crystal (1982) Cult Screening

Dir. Jim Henson & Frank Oz | Voices by Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Billie Whitelaw 

WHAT 

Step into the shimmering, shadow-soaked world of The Dark Crystal — Jim Henson’s visionary dark fantasy that redefined what puppetry, worldbuilding, and cinematic imagination could be. 

A mythic quest set on the alien planet Thra, this film follows Jen and Kira, the last surviving Gelflings, as they race to heal the shattered Crystal and end the tyranny of the grotesque, powerhungry Skeksis. 

Equal parts eerie, enchanting, and spiritually profound, The Dark Crystal is a rare fantasy that feels truly otherworldly — a handcrafted epic pulsing with cosmic prophecy, ancient magic, and some of the most ambitious animatronics ever put on screen. 

✨ Lose yourself in a world where every creature breathes, every landscape feels alive, and every frame is a work of art. 

WHO 

Brought to life by the creative alchemy of Jim Henson and Frank Oz, this film features groundbreaking puppetry from the legendary Creature Shop and designs by fantasy illustrator Brian Froud. 

Key performers include: 

• Stephen Garlick as the voice of Jen, the reluctant hero destined to restore balance 

• Lisa Maxwell voicing Kira, the brave and winged Gelfling who joins his quest 

• Billie Whitelaw as the gravelvoiced seer Aughra, keeper of cosmic secrets 

• Barry Dennen as the scheming Chamberlain (“Mmmmmm…”) 

• A full ensemble of Henson puppeteers — Kathryn Mullen, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Louise Gold — embodying Mystics, Skeksis, Podlings, and every creature in between 

A film that pushed the limits of practical effects, The Dark Crystal remains a testament to pure imagination and artistic obsession. 

WHERE 

Journey into the crystal chamber at Gosford Cinema, Funhaus Factory where this cult classic returns in all its glowing, dreamlike glory. 

✨ Expect immersive sound, rich visuals, and a chance to experience Henson’s masterpiece the way it was meant to be seen — on the big screen, surrounded by fellow fantasy lovers. 

Enjoy themed cocktails, Podlingapproved snacks from Beau’s Burgers, and a night steeped in nostalgia, magic, and myth. 

• Year: 1982 • Rating: PG • Runtime: 1h 33m • Directors: Jim Henson & Frank Oz 

🧙‍♂️ Costumes welcome — Mystics, Skeksis, Gelflings, Podlings, or your own Thrainspired creation. 

Doors open 6pm | Film starts 7pm sharp | Lock out in effect 

Delicious burgers and street food from Beau’s Burgers

This event is rated PG (under 18's to be accompanied by an adult)

If you're driving, street parking and public parking is available in Baker St car park (enter via Erina St near Gosford hotel and ground floor parking is free)

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