A new BBC drama film, But When We Dance, will feature a stellar cast including Laura Linney, known from Love Actually, and Rory Kinnear, who has appeared in several James Bond movies.
The upcoming 90-minute film, written by Paul Mayhew-Archer, known for ‘The Vicar of Dibley,’ and directed by John Madden, who directed ‘Shakespeare in Love,’ will be shot in North Norfolk. Rhys Ifans, currently starring in ‘House of the Dragon,’ will play Tony Evans, a vice principal at a local elementary school.
Linney portrays Emma Dretzin, a pianist and composer raising two daughters on her own. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Tony, and both of them receive a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis on the very same day, forever changing their paths.
I’m really excited to hear that Daniel Mayhew-Archer, who actually lives with Parkinson’s, is going to be in the movie too! He’ll be acting alongside some fantastic names – Matthew Rhys Ifans, Naomi Linney, Paul Kinnear, and Monica Dolan, who I loved in Black Mirror. They’re still adding more to the cast, which is great!
In a recent statement, Mayhew-Archer shared that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2011 at the age of 58. While the condition is incurable and makes everyday actions like walking, talking, and smiling more challenging, he also expressed gratitude for the unexpected opportunities it has brought into his life.
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the talented director John Madden and a fantastic cast to share this story. So, thank you, Parkinson’s disease. While it causes my hands to shake, my speech to be unclear, and makes walking difficult, I refuse to complain.
As a film lover, I’m incredibly excited about this project. I get to tell the story of Tony and Emma, and their friendship just blossoms in the most surprising way. It’s going to be a really moving film, full of both funny and heartfelt moments. We’ll see them face challenges with courage, and express themselves through music and dance. Ultimately, it’s a story about breaking down misconceptions around a condition many don’t understand, and finding happiness, freedom, and love against all odds.
In the UK, Parkinson’s UK reports that approximately 166,000 people are living with Parkinson’s, and someone receives a diagnosis roughly every 20 minutes.
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2025-10-22 21:03