2025 Guests and Special Events
Opening Night Guests
We are delighted to be joined by a number of guests for our opening night screening of Harvey Greenfield is Running Late
Paul Richards
Paul Richards is a drummer/drum teacher, comedy writer/performer (for theatre), playwright, novelist and internationally award-winning actor
best known for his one-man show Harvey Greenfield Is Running Late. Richards' energetic performance and sharp writing have garnered critical acclaim.
The Scotsman awarded the show four stars, highlighting Richards' portrayal of Harvey as "simultaneously charming and horrifying."
Richards' work extends beyond Harvey Greenfield, he has written and performed numerous shows, many of which have been featured
at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His diverse talents also include drumming and teaching, and he continues to tour his one-man play,
which has been adapted into our opening night feature film.
Jonnie Howard
Jonnie Howard is a writer, director and creator of nice nothings; mentally located somewhere between Imposter Syndrome and
Dunning-Kruger effect and physically located about 14 miles north-northeast of Cambridge
Graham Parker
Graham Parker is a British singer-songwriter and musician celebrated for his distinctive voice, biting lyrics, and genre-blending mix of
rock, soul, and pub rock. He first gained recognition in the 1970s with his band, Graham Parker & the Rumour, becoming
a prominent figure in the UK's new wave movement.
With a career that spans more than four decades, he continues to impress audiences worldwide.
As Rolling Stone once put it, "Parker's music combines fierce, fiery energy with lyrical insight, making him one of the most underrated
artists of his generation."
One of Parker's tracks features in our opening night feature
film, Harvey Greenfield Is Running Late.
Mike Tweddle
A Light That Never Fades
It is great to welcome Mike Tweddle back to Keswick.
We think Mike is a genius at making very small budgets go a long way and over the years he has brought Sparrowhawk, The Curator and Damaged Goods to Keswick.
As with The Curator Mike has worked with the wonderful Derek Griffiths who is such a familiar face to all of us of a certain age.
A Light That Never Fades (19 mins) will screen before Harvey Greenfield Is Running Late.
Other Events
Keswick Peace and Human Rights Group
Our association with Keswick Peace and Human Rights Group continues with
a screening of Where Olive Trees Weep on the Saturday of the Festival.
Osprey Short Film Awards
Saturday 8th March 2pm - Theatre By The Lake
Our annual celebration of local filmmaking. A selection of short films in
the running for one of our prestigious
Osprey Short film awards, including an
audience award voted for by you.
There'll be more information on the films once the judges have made their selection.