Piano Heist: The Big Screen Premiere at Star Cinema

Vancouver Island Piano Duo Comes to the Big Screen
Film Premiere of The 88th Key Blends Cinema, Concert, and Conversation in Sidney

SIDNEY, BC — March 30, 2026 — The electrifying stage chemistry of the Vancouver Island based piano duo: Piano Heist is heading to the silver screen. On March 30, audiences and fans will gather at Star Cinema for the cinematic premiere of The 88th Key, an hilarious, fun-filled action film by local filmmaker Patrick Schörle that captures the brilliant humour, energy, behind the duo’s dynamic performances, set in a fantastical and exciting story of musical redemption.

Featuring acclaimed pianists Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin, The 88th Key will entertain viewers with a high energy heist storyline in a wild and fun imaginary world where Piano Heist attempts to restore the music world order by liberating the mystical 88th Key of the piano. An exciting plot inspired by their show “Keys are the Champions” with over 160 performances across North America. Known for their virtuosic playing, comedic timing, and genre-spanning musical adventures, the duo has built a devoted following across Canada — and now their story arrives on the big screen.

But this is more than a movie event. Rhodes and Courtin will perform a thrilling live mini-concert post-screening, bringing their signature musical fireworks directly to the stage. The event will conclude with a lively talk and audience Q&A, where the filmmakers and musicians will share stories from the making of The 88th Key and the evolution of Piano Heist’s high-energy performances.

Part film premiere, part concert, and part behind-the-scenes conversation, the March 30 event promises to be a one-night celebration of music, storytelling, and local creative talent.

Event Details
What: Premiere screening of The 88th Key
When: March 30, 2026 (2 shows options) 11:45am

Where: Star Cinema 9840 Third St, Sidney, BC V8L 3A7 (250) 655-3384
Featuring: Film screening, live performance, and talkback with Piano Heist, Nico Rhodes & Patrick Courtin

Tickets and event details:

www.pianoheist.com

Media Contact:
Patrick Schörle: 250-818-2367

fractalfxproductions@gmail.com