Mr Holdcroft 

Jessica Innes

Commissioned by Puppet Animation Scotland


Credits

Designer/Writer/Director/Puppeteer: Jessica Innes

Soundtrack: Calum Barbour

Dramaturg: Alex Bird

Reviews

“Jessica Innes’ Mr Holdcroft is a beautifully constructed living room that hosts a charming, short animated film about the elderly man of the title. All-in-all it is a delightful take on the subject of isolation and loneliness among senior citizens, an issue that has, like so many other problems, been exacerbated by the pandemic.” - The National

“Mr Holdcroft by Jessica Innes features a cosy living space augmented by stunning animation. It tells a surreal tale of what happens when nature (literally) arrives on your doorstep, and is a wry and gentle meditation on beauty coming from unexpected sources, connectivity, and the need to embrace change, in all its myriad forms.” - Lorna Irvine, Contemporary Puppetry

"The whole project is yet another example of theatremakers' extraordinary imagination within daunting creative constraints. It is well worth visiting" - The Stage ****

Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic

Watch Mr Holdcroft

This film was made to be watched as part of a kinetic installation where the audience listen to the audio via their own device.