To say that Swallows and Amazons has changed Sophie Neville’s life is something of an understatement. She was 12 when she was cast as Titty – yes Titty – in the 1974 film of the famous children’s book.
Keswick hosted the world premiere of the new film adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s classic Swallows and Amazons story about four children from the south coast who spend a summer holiday in the 1930s in the Lake District and have a set of adventures while camping in an island in the middle of a lake.
In these troubled times, a slice of something comforting can be just what’s needed. And the new adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s Swallows And Amazons could be that thing.
The reviews on early showings of the eagerly anticipated Swallows & Amazons re-make are starting to trickle out. It has got to be said that not all are convinced that the vision of ‘capturing the imagination of the Harry Potter generation’ will be realised with this spiced up, ‘white-knuckle-ride adventure’ version of the treasured Arthur Ransome novel.
‘Unlike other films, ‘Swallows and Amazons’ is within children’s reach,’ I was told last weekend. It’s true any child can pretend that their bed is a sailing dinghy taking them out to a deserted island where they can camp.
A new Swallows and Amazons film, based on Arthur Ransome’s children’s outdoor adventure tale, is due for release on August 19. But how will it measure up to the 1974 original?
Join the adventure at this year’s Cowes Week family day on Sunday 7th August, as upcoming film ‘Swallows and Amazons’ adds to the usual family fun.
Discover the original Swallows & Amazons books that have captured the imaginations of generations of children and adults alike since 1930.
The world premiere of the new Swallows and Amazons movie is to take place at the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, on Sunday, July 24.