Screen by the Green: The Penguin Lessons (12A)

The Penguin Lessons (12A) (2024)
Comedy/Drama
Director: Peter Cattaneo
Screenwriter: Jeff Pope
With Steve Coogan, Connie Chaparro, Rodrigo De la Serna
Runtime: 111 mins

Man rescues penguin. Penguin rescues man.
Disillusioned English teacher Tom Michell (Steve Coogan) lands at an elite Buenos Aires school in 1976, more interested in beaches than teaching. During a weekend trip to Uruguay, he rescues an orphaned penguin and smuggles it back to school – sparking an unlikely friendship that transforms both their lives. Set against Argentina’s military dictatorship, this heartwarming true story balances Steve Coogan’s trademark dry wit with genuine emotion. From the director of The Full Monty comes a feel-good film that proves friendship can come from the most unexpected places.

“Cattaneo and Pope manage to balance the tone of a dramatic historical depiction of fascism with a charming animal story and their secret weapon is Coogan. His bone-dry delivery makes it so that the sour is never too sharp and the sentimental is never too syrupy.” Los Angeles Times

What to expect:

• Cabaret-style seating
• Well-stocked bar
• Snacks and ice cream available
• Free parking
• Wheelchair-friendly venue
• Short interval

Doors Open at 19:00. Show starts at 19:30.

Please note the timings carefully and arrive on time. Latecomers may not be admitted.

Tickets: £7 via TicketSource (No booking fee)

Early booking is advised as seating will be limited.

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