Once Upon a Time in Suffolk

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MADE IN EAST ANGLIA FESTIVAL

This collaborative project between local writers and filmmakers was independently crowdfunded, and contains an anthology of nine short stories inspired by many of Suffolk’s mysterious folklore legends.

Once Upon a Time in Suffolk is an anthology of nine new stories based on and inspired by classic fairy tales and Suffolk legends, produced by the cream of the region’s creative talents. From Red Riding Hood in Lowestoft to Rapunzel in Dedham Vale, these magical yarns are sometimes funny, sometimes dark, always heartfelt.  

The tales are introduced by celebrated storyteller and local legend John Row:

“Stories are the beating heart of Suffolk. They live in the echo of footsteps through old churches, in the salt wind that rattles the windows of seaside cottages. Tales of kindness and folly, of love and loss, of courage and consequence. 

Stories bind us, across time, over land and sea. They make us belong, to each other, and to the places we carry in memory. Listen closely and they’ll give you pause for thought… you might even find yourself seeing things differently. 

Now then… shall we begin?” 

Producers 

Matthew McGuchan, Julien Mery, Nick Woolgar

Directors 

Assaf Ainapore, Faisal Attrache, Erica Belton, Charlotte Couture, Deveril, Mike Ellis and Riley Dowell, Jean Hogg, Jonnie Howard, Toby Roberts

Cast & Crew

A locally sourced cast and crew of hundreds from across the region of East Anglia!

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Made in East Anglia Festival is sponsored by: