top of page

Jordan Tweddle’s Show Pony: London Director Awards Finalist

Writer's picture: Knock & NashKnock & Nash

Jordan Tweddle, celebrated actor and now acclaimed director, has been named a finalist in the prestigious London Director Awards for his directorial debut, Show Pony. This recognition highlights Tweddle’s remarkable ability to balance his flourishing new role as a filmmaker with his ongoing career as a versatile and compelling actor.


Best known for his standout performances in Boys on Film: 20, BBC's First Homosexual, and Coronation Street, as well as his critically acclaimed one-man show Pillock, Tweddle has captivated audiences with his deep understanding of character and emotional nuance. Now, as he steps behind the camera, Tweddle draws on his acting expertise to craft stories that are as intricate as they are impactful.



“I was interested by the fragile, fluid nature of traumatic memory—how it warps and distorts,” Tweddle explains. “Trauma memories aren’t static snapshots; they are ever-shifting, blending the real with the imagined, as the mind replays fragments over and over.”

His debut film, Show Pony, delves into this psychological terrain, telling the story of Malcolm, a former West End star who survived an on-stage triple homicide attempt. Now running an improvisational therapy class, Malcolm believes trauma can be rewritten by recreating painful memories and altering their outcomes. At the heart of the narrative is Tweddle’s concept of “white space”—a transformative canvas where memories can be replayed and reshaped.



“It’s in this white space that anything is possible,” Tweddle shares. “Malcolm’s class navigates the fine line between healing and self-deception.”


This creative vision was brought to life with the invaluable collaboration of Ellie Rose, the film’s Assistant Director, whose skillful coordination and insight helped shape Show Pony into the dynamic and evocative project it is. Tweddle’s recognition as a London Director Awards finalist is a testament not only to his bold storytelling but also to the strength of his creative team.



Show Pony combines surrealism and dark humour to ask profound questions about memory, trauma, and control. While the film has earned Tweddle recognition as a finalist in the London Director Awards, he remains committed to his dual career, continuing to act while exploring bold new creative possibilities as a director.


For audiences and industry insiders alike, Tweddle’s journey signals the emergence of a rare talent who seamlessly bridges performance and filmmaking. With Show Pony, he not only launches a promising directorial career but reinforces his place as a multifaceted artist whose storytelling will continue to captivate on both sides of the camera.

18 views0 comments

Comments


bottom of page