Welcome to ‘Wander’
An uplifting series of specially commissioned films designed to bring a bit of creative inspiration, escapism and meditation to everyone during these difficult times.
‘Wander’ takes us on a magical mystery tour of global art institutions, venues and museums as some of the UK’s best-known actors and celebrated names from the world of entertainment narrate their favourite stories.
Artist/Executive Producer, Beau Kerouac with support from Ribena, Willow Moon Films proudly presents ‘Wander’ a series of specifically commissioned films designed to provide escapism and meditation to all during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
The series features some of the world’s best known actors and names in entertainment providing narration to their favourite stories based at some of the worlds favourite art institutions and museums.
Each episode has been produced using cognitive film making techniques in consultation with the charity, the Mental Health Foundation, to help all to alleviate any mental stress we may be experiencing through the lockdown and other global pandemic restrictions. At the end of each episode, there is professional guidance provided by the charity on what to do if dealing with anxiety. In addition, the production team, led by Beau, have used footage to produce the new films, the episodes bring a fresh look To these places and stories of wonder.
The concept of Wander, Beau Kerouac
The films have been produced by artist/executive Beau Kerouac using cognitive film-making techniques in consultation with the Mental Health Foundation - the aim being to help us alleviate the stress we’re all feeling during lock-down, provide professional guidance to help deal with anxiety, and at the same time inspire and encourage everyone to express their creativity – helping the nation unlock our creative juice.
Richard E Grant reads his favourite passage from 'Alice in Wonderland' at the Victoria & Albert Museum - Part 1
Richard E Grant reads his favourite passage from 'Alice in Wonderland' at the Victoria & Albert Museum - Part 2
Simon Callow CBE reads 'A Letter from Vincent' at the Van Gogh Museum
Natascha McElhone reads a passage about 'Trees' by Hermann Hesse, at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Jordan Stephens reads his own work, ‘Place' at the Royal Albert Hall
Juliet Stevenson at the English National Ballet
Joseph Marcell reads Shakespeare at Shakespeare's Globe
Jeremy Irons, Stephanie Cole and Miles Chambers reading Past, Present & Future at Bristol Old Vic
We hope you enjoy being creative
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