When We Started Singing

Produced by M6 Theatre Company

Mr Popple is a kind, elderly man who lives alone with just his pet tortoise, Tommy, for company. When his neighbours suddenly find themselves housebound, he notices their struggles and sets out to share some joy. His acts of kindness transform strangers into friends (and pop stars!) and a community is born.

'When We Started Singing' was one of the winning entrants to M6 Theatre Company's 2020 competition 'Love in a Time of Corona.'M6 then produced the piece as a short film .

" M6 recently embarked on a virtual tour with When We Started Singing, reaching audiences far and wide throughout the UK. Over the past 4 months, 7,000 children (and their families) enjoyed this heartwarming tale in their schools and homes."

"It was lovely to be reminded of the kindness of people and our resilience."- Lochardil Primary School, Inverness.