‘Time Travel Is Dangerous’ Comes to Muswell Hill to Hit the Big Screen
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Emily Bennett- 0
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Time loops, Victorian lamps, and a dangerously unpredictable time machine take centre stage at an exclusive gala screening of Time Travel Is Dangerous at Everyman Muswell Hill on 27th March. The sci-fi comedy, which explores the perils of ‘borrowing’ from history, will be celebrated with a special event featuring a Q&A with the cast and filmmakers, followed by a post-screening drinks reception in the main foyer.
The film follows best friends Ruth and Megan, who run a vintage shop in Muswell Hill. When they stumble upon a time machine, their business takes an unexpected turn as they decide to “source” their stock directly from the past. Rather than using their newfound ability to change history or amass wealth, they simply want to get their hands on the perfect Victorian lamp or an authentic 80s bum bag. However, as they soon discover, tampering with time is a risky game, and The Unreason, a nightmarish time-space vortex, is always lurking, ready to pull them into chaos.
Directed by Chris Reading, Time Travel Is Dangerous boasts a stellar British cast, including Johnny Vegas, Jane Horrocks, Sophie Thompson, Mark Heap, Tony Way, Brian Bovell, and Guy Henry. Fans of Ghosts and Stath Lets Flats will also recognise Kiell Smith-Bynoe, while Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Tom Lenk makes an appearance. Adding a touch of sophistication, the film is narrated by Stephen Fry.
The feature originated from a 2015 short film, The Unreason, which Reading developed after meeting real-life vintage shop owners Ruth Syratt and Megan Stevenson in Muswell Hill. With the support of writers and producers Anna-Elizabeth and Hillary Shakespeare, the concept was expanded into a full-length adventure that had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival in October 2024.
The gala screening marks a homecoming for the film ahead of its UK-wide cinema release on 28th March. Fans attending the event can look forward to an introduction from the filmmakers before the screening, followed by insights into the production process and the cast’s experiences in a live Q&A session.
Tickets are available now, offering sci-fi and comedy lovers the chance to witness the mayhem unfold before the film’s official UK release. Just visit: www.everymancinema.com for more information.
Time Travel Is Dangerous! trailer
