The Festival

Nick (Joe Thomas) is about to leave university and is already planning his future with girlfriend Caitlin (Hannah Tointon). But Nick is a bit nerdy, self-involved and, to be frank, Caitlin is just not that into him. She dumps him moments before graduation, prompting a colossal meltdown in front of his fellow students. He's convinced his life is over, retires to his bedroom and refuses to budge. Fast food wrappers and bottles of suspicious-looking liquid soon abound. However, Nicks best mate, Shane (Hammed Animashaun), will not give up on him. A positive people-person and an aspiring house musician with a penchant for a party, he has the perfect solution: three days at an epic music festival!

That is sure to drag Nick out of the doldrums and get his life back on track. The fact that Nick now finds the thought appalling is beside the point. Shane knows they will have fun. On the way, they meet festival aficionado and certified oddball Amy (Claudia ODoherty), who can't wait to introduce Shane and Nick to the music, the mayhem, and the mud.

Critic Reviews:

• " It's the specificity of the stereotypes that Morris hangs out to dry that make the film so funny. " – Simran Hans

• " Like festivals themselves, this isn't for everyone, but if your ears are still ringing from a long weekend in a field, this is the summer silliness for you. " – Anna Smith

• " Production values aren't high but with Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas leading a well-chosen cast there is fun to be had amid the mud, madness and drugged-up Smurfs. " – Matthew Bond