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Off the Wall Films for Bath Fringe Festival presents

THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK 

Simon DaVison, UK, 2023, 90m, PG

plus: Director's introductory talk and Q+A

NB - Doors at 5:30pm for a 6:30pm start.

Partly filmed in Bath, this splendid adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous nonsense poem is a bejewelled, detailed and highly-considered visual rendering. Led by the Bellman, an unlikely motley crew sets sail in search of the elusive Snark and discovers a mysterious island. They hopefully explore the terrain but find a surreal wonderland of hidden dangers governed by the twisted logic of riddles and nonsense. An absolute treat for all Carroll fans, the film will look stunning in OtWF’s rare big screen presentation. PLUS: introductory talk, in which director Simon DaVison explores the context for the writing of the poem within the revolutionary scientific thinking and discoveries of the mid 19th century, followed by a Q+A chaired by Mark Bishop of the Natural Theatre Company, who has a part in the film.

‘…without question, the finest and most imaginative interpretation of a Carroll work since Jonathan Miller’s Alice in Wonderland – Brian Sibley, President of the Lewis Carroll Society.

Voluntary donations - Off the Wall Films is a not-for-profit enterprise. All donations - very gratefully received - will go towards improving the OtWF programme and the presentation of films at WSC.

Carers' tickets - we offer complimentary tickets to carers of people with disabilities. If you would like to attend the screening along with the person in your care please message  offthewall@gmx.co.uk  with your request for a ticket. Please note - you are eligible for this offer only if you are accompanied by a paying person with disabilities.