Melbourne Is Getting Another Star Wars Screening with a Live Orchestra

When Darth Vader told Luke Skywalker that they're more than just mortal enemies, it became one of the most famous lines of dialogue in movie history (and one of the most mis-quoted). If you've seen Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back, you'll know that it's a powerful, memorable moment that changes the shape of the entire space saga. Even if you haven't, you know what we're talking about.

Now, imagine just how epic it'll feel when you're watching the flick on a big screen and listening to John Williams' iconic score played by a live orchestra. Yes, The Force is strong in Melbourne once more, with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra staging the next in their series of Star Wars screenings and performances on December 15 and 16 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Jedis, wookiees and droids alike can expect two nights of tussles between the Rebels and the Empire, Luke learning his true parentage, Han flirting with Leia and getting frozen in carbon, Chewbacca being awesome, R2-D2 being adorable and C-3PO being annoying (well, he is). Plus, it's the flick that marks the first appearance of Lando Calrissian and the first time 'The Imperial March' is heard.

Conductor Nicholas Buc will be leading the charge again, and expect an energetic performance — it's his favourite Star Wars score. "Williams' bombastic music for Darth Vader has since come to represent everything evil in the Star Wars universe and, combined with his new love theme for Han and Leia, this score improves on everything that he started in Episode IV," he notes.

If you're thinking that it's a great time to be a Melburnian fan of the George Lucas-created franchise, then you're right — The Last Jedi is still in cinemas, Solo: A Star Wars Story is only three months away and Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope just screened with a live orchestra this past weekend. And, if you're a Sydneysider or Brisbanite with a good feeling about joining in the fun, we recommend crossing your lightsabers and trusting that the force will deliver.