Step into the world of the unconventional with Hail the New Puritans (1993) – a raw, genre-defying film by Charles Atlas featuring the radical choreography of Michael Clark. Presented by OffBeat as part of our Outsider Film Season, this cult classic challenges traditional narratives through its punk-infused aesthetic, queer perspectives and subversive take on British dance culture, embracing the outsider’s voice in contemporary art.

Echoing themes seen in Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur, the film celebrates creators who work outside the mainstream, embracing self-expression, identity politics and personal mythology. The film elevates the voices of those on the margins, questioning who gets to be called an ‘artist’ in the first place.

About the host: OffBeat is the UK's only dedicated film club celebrating the folk and working culture of the British Isles. Set up in 2022, OffBeat is run by filmmaker Rita Maria Conry and artist and lecturer Mike Hankin, regularly hosting screenings and events showing this country at its weirdest and most wonderful.

About Outsider Film Season: Join us for a season of films inspired by our exhibition Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur, celebrating self-expression, unconventional creativity and the art that exists beyond the expected.

Take part at the museum: Join us at the museum for this special event, followed by an evening view of Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur until 20.45.