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Kes Reimagined

Synopsis

The Barry Hines Novel ‘A Kestrel for a Knave’ and Ken Loach’s famous film adaptation are both modern classics. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kes, Barnsley born choreographer Jonathan Watkins reimagines the work weaving dance, projections, puppetry and music to create a family friendly Kes to rival War Horse, the Guardian called it ‘genuinely too powerful for words’.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ross MacGibbon
Original Score
Alex Baranowski
Original Title
Kes Reimagined
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 0m
Production Studios
The Space, Kestral Dance Film Productions Ltd

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ross MacGibbon

Original Score & Music

Alex Baranowski

Film Editing

James Bicknell

Producers

Martin Collins

Department Leadership Roster

James Bicknell

Editor

Martin Collins

Producer

Alex Baranowski

Original Music Composer

Ben Stones

Costume Design

Ben Stones

Production Design

Ross MacGibbon

Ross MacGibbon

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kes Reimagined.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kes Reimagined

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Kes Reimagined about?

The Barry Hines Novel ‘A Kestrel for a Knave’ and Ken Loach’s famous film adaptation are both modern classics. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kes, Barnsley born choreographer Jonathan Watkins reimagines the work weaving dance, projections, puppetry and music to create a family friendly Kes to rival War Horse, the Guardian called it ‘genuinely too powerful for words’.

Who directed Kes Reimagined?

Kes Reimagined was directed by Ross MacGibbon.

Who stars in Kes Reimagined?

The principal cast of Kes Reimagined includes Chester Hayes, Tobias Batley, Kristen McNally, Dom Czapski, Phil Snowden.

When was Kes Reimagined released and how long is it?

Kes Reimagined was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.

Who composed the musical score for Kes Reimagined?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Kes Reimagined was composed by Alex Baranowski.