The Ballad of Wallis Island
A superfan tries to reunite his favourite folk band from a decade ago but things don`t quite go as planned. A film that navigates the tension between nostalgia and a desperate holding on to the past. Enjoy some surprisingly good folk music. SUPPER SPECIAL
The Ballad of Wallis Island
Sponsored by Pony Boy Printing
Showing: Tue 03 Feb 2026
- Duration : 1h 39m
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
- Starring : Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan
- Director : James Griffiths
Preview
The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favourite musicians McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
* SCREENING IS A SUPPER SPECIAL WITH SUPPER AT THE MANOR HOUSE AT 6.30PM
* Tickets: £15 Members, £17 Non-Members and £14 Under 18s.
* Please book tickets online before 12 noon on the day before the screening.