An internationally renowned Cornish-based theatre company has announced one of its shows has been reimagined for a film.

Wildworks has revealed that its show ‘I AM KEVIN’ will receive its world premiere on Sunday, July 9 in Truro’s Plaza Cinema, followed by screenings in cinemas across Cornwall until Saturday, July 29.

I AM KEVIN was captured during its live performances on Carlyon Beach, near St Austell in the summer of 2022.

The show, described as ‘dark, humorous, fiery and honest’, is a moving story about imagination and grief – about being lost in the dark and realising you are not alone. Through I AM KEVIN, the film, cinemagoers will be invited to let their imaginations run wild on a journey of impossibility, joining a young boy on his eventful quest to find the light in the darkness.

Falmouth Packet: The show, described as ‘dark, humorous, fiery and honest’The show, described as ‘dark, humorous, fiery and honest’ (Image: SUPPLIED)

Wildwork’s artistic director, Mydd Pharo said: “There is magic in live theatre, it is ephemeral, existing for a moment and then disappearing, only remaining in people’s memories.

"So, from the beginning, we weren’t trying to create a facsimile of what we created on the beach. Instead, we returned to the earlier work, sections of narrative and research that had come from our work with communities in and around St Austell.

“We worked with some quiet specialist groups that look at mental health and help people live through trauma. It’s been special to add those extra layers to the film.”

Falmouth Packet: I AM KEVIN was captured during its live performances on Carlyon Beach, near St Austell in the summer of 2022. I AM KEVIN was captured during its live performances on Carlyon Beach, near St Austell in the summer of 2022. (Image: SUPPLIED)

Wildworks’ CEO and I Am Kevin producer, Emma Hogg says, "We're really excited for the screenings across Cornwall in July and we're now in conversations about screenings outside of Cornwall over the coming months.

“It's a brilliant opportunity to showcase the fantastic creative talent we have here and we're really grateful to the Screen Growth Fund run by Cultivator Cornwall, for supporting this film."

I AM KEVIN has been rated 12A by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) meaning it is suitable for children aged 12 and above and possibly under if accompanied by an adult.

Tickets for an adult are priced at £8.50 and £6.80 for seniors. For more information about the film, Wildworks, and to book tickets, visit:  https://wildworks.org.uk/projects/i-am-kevin-film/.