When We Started Singing This archived event took place on 17/02/2021. An uplifting short film featuring BSL, storytelling and song. Age 5+ and families. 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. Running time: 17 minutes Cast/Creative: 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 Manage Cookie Preferences