Stick Man Comes To Brighton

A beloved animated film is set to delight audiences in Brighton this December. With its charming storyline and talented voice cast, Stick Man is a must-see for families and animation fans alike.

Dir: Jeroen Jaspaert, Daniel Snaddon

Cast: Martin Freeman, Hugh Bonneville, Jennifer Saunders, Russell Tovey, Sally Hawkins, Rob Brydon, Anouska White, Eve Bentley

27 mins · 2015 · United Kingdom · Cert U · English

IMDb 7.2/10 · TMDB 6.8/10 · Trakt 74%

Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award. 11 wins & 2 nominations total

Stick Man

19 Dec 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

Are you ready to be transported on an epic adventure across the seasons with Stick Man? This wonderful animation, made by Magic Light, the creators of The Gruffalo and Room On The Broom, tells the story of a stick man who lives in a family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and his quest to get back to his family in time for Christmas.

The film features a talented voice cast, including Martin Freeman, Hugh Bonneville, and Jennifer Saunders, and has received high praise from audiences, with scores of 7.2/10 on IMDb, 6.8/10 on TMDB, and 74% on Trakt. Stick Man has also been nominated for a BAFTA Award and has won 11 awards in total.

On Saturday, 19 December 2026, Stick Man will be screened at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton, as part of Toddler Time. The screening will run until Thursday, 24 December 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. With its delightful animation, endearing characters, and exciting storyline, Stick Man is a great choice for a fun and entertaining family outing this festive season.

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What viewers say

NancyLDraper@gmail.com

Delightful! An incredible voice cast. Endearing animation. A wonderful, adventurous tale to be revisited often by folks of all ages. I give this film an 8 (delightful) out of 10. [Animated Family Short]

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sunscreen · 4/10

Really it had to have been the construct and production of someone on some seriously trippy drugs

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CinemaSerf · 7/10

Now winter time is a distinctly dangerous time to be a stick. Especially if you are out in the forest minding your own business and encountering people and animals that can find all sorts of uses for you. You can get covered in dogs saliva, or chucked into the river to play a game devised by that yellow bear that liked the honey. You can be set fire to, used as a weave for a bird's nest or even swept out to sea. Indeed, were it not for a…

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