The Penguin Lessons is a charming, feel-good story about compassion, resilience, and the surprising ways we find connection. With a standout performance by Steve Coogan and a lovable penguin at its heart, this film is perfect for audiences of all ages.
Set in 1970s Argentina, this heart warming and humorous film follows disillusioned English teacher Tom Michell, who takes a job at a prestigious boys' school during a time of political unrest. Expecting a quiet life, Tom’s world is turned upside down when he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach in Uruguay.
Naming the penguin Juan Salvador, Tom smuggles him back to the school, where the bird becomes an unlikely classroom assistant and emotional anchor. As the penguin wins over students and staff alike, Tom finds renewed purpose, unexpected friendships, and the courage to confront both personal grief and political injustice.
Genre: Comedy-Drama | Runtime: 112 minutes
Starring: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce
Directed by: Peter Cattaneo
Based on the memoir by: Tom Michell
Showing Friday 10th October at the Old Girls’ School Community Centre, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6BL. Doors open 7pm for refreshments. Film starts 7:30pm.
Tickets £5 each (+online booking fee) available now online at
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/savct/sherburn-cinema-the-penguin-lessons/e-ajraqr or in-person from 12th September from:
The office at Old Girls' School Community Centre, LS25 6BL
Sherburn & Villages Community Library, LS25 6EA
You may also like the following events from Old Girls' School Community Centre & Tearoom, Sherburn In Elmet:
Also check out other
Entertainment events in Sherburn in Elmet,
Comedy events in Sherburn in Elmet,
Performances in Sherburn in Elmet.
