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The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale

A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and the Whale is the much loved classic that shows us a restless young snail who has ambitions to travel the world. The other snails think she should stay put, but she puts out a call for a “Lift wanted around the world”. Eventually her call is answered by a great big grey-blue humpback whale! She sets off with him across the seas. On their journey the snail and the whale discover towering icebergs and far-off lands, fiery mountains and golden sands. The snail is delighted by the wonderful world around her, until she realises how small it makes her feel.

Directors

Max LangDaniel Snaddon

Cast

Rob BrydonSally Hawkins
Rob BrydonSally HawkinsDiana RiggCariad Lloyd

ShowingsShowings

Saturday, 5 September 2026in 5 days

10:00
Crouch End Picturehouse
Screen 4
Baby Friendly
Toddler Time: Exclusively for preschool children and their parents or carers.
10:30
Hackney Picturehouse
Screen 4
Baby Friendly
Toddler Time: Exclusively for preschool children and their parents or carers.

Sunday, 6 September 2026in 6 days

09:30
Hackney Picturehouse
Screen 4
Baby Friendly
Toddler Time: Exclusively for preschool children and their parents or carers.
10:00
Crouch End Picturehouse
Screen 4
Baby Friendly
Toddler Time: Exclusively for preschool children and their parents or carers.
10:30
Greenwich Picturehouse
Screen 4
Baby Friendly
Laser Projection
Toddler Time: Exclusively for preschool children and their parents or carers.

Monday, 7 September 2026in 7 days

10:30
Greenwich Picturehouse
Screen 4
Baby Friendly
Toddler Time: Exclusively for preschool children and their parents or carers.