Streaming this Weekend!

Streaming this Weekend!

An uplifting short film featuring BSL, storytelling and song. 

Mr Popple is a kind, elderly man who lives alone with just his pet tortoise, Tommy, for company. When his neighbours suddenly find themselves housebound, he notices their struggles and sets out to share some joy. His acts of kindness transform strangers into friends (and pop stars!) and a community is born.

Viewing links will activate on the day

Saturday 28 November

11am View 

4pm View 

Sunday 29 November

11am View (with BSL interpretation)

4 pm View 

Tickets: Pay What You Feel – you can make a donation here 

Running Time: 15 minutes

Cast/Credits:

Writer: Mike Peacock

Filmmaker: Nick Farrimond

Director: Gilly Baskeyfield

Assistant Director: Caroline Kennedy

Composer/ Original Song/MD: James Atherton

Set, Props and Costume: Joss Matzen & Sharon McWilliams

BSL Interpreter: Rebekah Mills Strawson

Photography: Lewis Wileman

Sound Engineer: Christophe Bride

Mr Popple: Declan Wilson

Tommy the Tortoise: Roman

Neighbours: Luke & Bronwyn Walker, Purvi Parmar, Guy Hargreaves & Nicola McRoy, Shirley, Sam & Edward Jamil

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