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"We had a very special screening of The Magic Faraway Tree at MediCinema. We met tons of smart, great young people and adults and I even got a balloon frog and Nicola got a balloon bracelet! They are an amazing organisation that builds proper cinemas INSIDE HOSPITALS that show current films on release. It’s genius. They are truly using the inspiring power of cinema to make people in hospital feel included, excited and… well… normal! People not just patients! Check the link in bio for more info on @medicinema_charity ….such a good vibe !"

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The Magic faraway tree in cinemas tomorrow 🌳

Can I say I just love Ben, he is so funny and supportive and has been wonderful about posting things.

The Magic Faraway Tree Trailer

Polly and Tim Thompson and their three tech-loving kids, Beth, Joe, and Fran, head to the countryside to start a new life. "When the kids discover a magical tree hidden near their home, they are welcomed by its extraordinary residents and swept into spectacular, fantastical lands beyond their wildest imagination. With every adventure, the family discovers the magic that helps them reconnect with what matters most - each other." (Vertical)

The Magic Faraway Tree, based on the novel The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, stars Andrew Garfield (Tim Thompson), Claire Foy (Polly Thompson), Delilah Bennett-Cardy (Beth Thompson), Phoenix Laroche (Joe Thompson), Billie Gadsdon (Fran Thompson), Nonso Anozie (Moonface), Nicola Coughlan (Silky), Jessica Gunning (Dame Washalot), Jennifer Saunders (Grandma Thompson), and Rebecca Ferguson (Dame Snap). The film is directed by Ben Gregor from a screenplay by Simon Farnaby.

"Last weekend the wonderful Nicola Coughlan, one of the stars of The Magic Faraway Tree, made a surprise appearance at the CW+ MediCinema, along with the film’s Director Ben McGregor. Nicola, who plays Silky in the movie, and Ben spent time with the patients and their families, chatting about the new release and what it’s like to work in the film industry, and signing copies of the book ahead of the film’s screening. It was a full house! We were also joined by Miss Ballooniverse who made magical balloon creations for all our guests. Huge thank you to Nicola and Ben for helping to make the screening an extra special one for the patients."

@/medicinema_charity

Such a lovely thing to do for those kids and their families. And Ben Gregor is just the best!.