Abramorama To Theatrically Release ‘Raye: My 21st Century Symphony Live At The Royal Albert Hall’

EXCLUSIVE: Abramorama has acquired worldwide theatrical distribution rights for the concert film Raye: My 21st Century Symphony Live At The Royal Albert Hall.

Raye presented the U.S. premiere of her concert film of the London show, My 21st Century Symphony, in New York, NY on September 24, 2024.

Ahead of a limited theatrical release, the film opened with a one-night screening and post film conversation on four screens at The Regal Union Square; the fourth screen added after the first three sold out in quick order.

Directed by Paul Dugdale and produced by S1bling/Aldgate Pictures, the concert film captures the Genesis singer’s performance at the iconic London venue, featuring reimagined symphonic arrangements of songs from her debut album, My 21st Century Blues. Joined by The Heritage Orchestra (conducted by Tom Richards), youth gospel choir Flames Collective, and organist Anna Lapwood, the setlist includes Oscar Winning Tears, Ice Cream Man, Worth It, and Escapism.

The film comes soon after the UK artist won a record-breaking six awards at this year’s Brit awards and opened for Taylor Swift on her sold out Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium. Raye is having a moment, earning nods from the likes of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and SZA, as well as playing stages at Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock, and Montreux Jazz Festival this year.

Director Paul Dugdale stated: “It was such a huge honour and a pleasure to be part of this landmark moment. Our sole ambition for this film was to try to help Raye tell her story and amplify her jaw dropping performance. As a director the show is a total gift, a virtuoso performance, exploring an entire spectrum of emotions. I’m so proud that we were invited to collaborate with Raye on something so important and inspiring, and blessed that we had such an incredible team to help achieve it.”

Abramorama’s President & Head of International Distribution Evan Saxon, added: “Abramorama is honored to bring Raye’s beautiful film to the biggest screens around the world, where she belongs.  It’s clear to see why fans worldwide love Raye as director Paul Dugdale did an amazing job capturing her dynamic and emotionally charged performance at a sold out Royal Albert Hall.”