A Monster Calls

A Monster Calls (2018) is a drama film directed by Sally Cookson.

The Old Vic in association with Bristol Old Vic, Jonathan Church Productions & Global Creatures’ present their Olivier Award-winning production, A Monster Calls. Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved to America. But now his mum’s very sick and she’s not getting any better. His grandmother won’t stop interfering and the kids at school won’t look him in the eye. Then, one night, at seven minutes past midnight, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before. And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears. On publication, A Monster Calls became a bestseller with children and adults alike with its dazzling insight into love, loss and healing. It garnered huge critical acclaim, including an unprecedented double win of the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals for outstanding children’s literature and illustration.

Cast

Matthew Tennyson

Conor

Marianne Oldham

Mum / Ensemble

Stuart Goodwin

Monster / Ensemble

Selina Cadell

Grandma / Ensemble

Felix Hayes

Dad / Ensemble

Hammed Animashaun

Anton / Ensemble

Nandi Bhebhe

Miss Godfrey / Ensemble

Matt Costain

Mr Marl / Ensemble

Georgia Frost

Sully / Ensemble

Jonathan Holby

Swing

John Leader

Harry / Ensemble

Witney White

Lily / Ensemble