Melodies of a Working-Class Hero: The Rise of the Happy Mondays

Production Details

Twisting My Melon
Format: Feature Film
Production Begins: September 2026
Filming Location: Manchester, UK
Producer: Lucan Toh, Bryan Sonderman
Writer:
Director: Glenn Kitson
Cast: Jason Isaacs, Maxine Peake

Synopsis

A Music Biopic Of Shaun Ryder, Frontman For UK Band The Happy Mondays. The Cautionary Rock Fable Will Chart Ryder’s Story From Childhood, When He Was Desperate To Play In A Rock Band Like His Father, A Local Working-Class Guitar Hero Dubbed The ‘Horseman’, To His Rise As The Frontman For 90s Manchester Band The Happy Mondays.

Company Details

Company name:
Two & Two Pictures
Address:
23801 Calabasas Road, Suite 103
Calabasas, CA 91302

About Twisting My Melon

Twisting My Melon tells the story of a young man’s aspiration to follow in his father’s footsteps as a musician. The film tracks his evolution from a working-class background to becoming the lead singer of the iconic 90s band, the Happy Mondays. Through a blend of personal and musical challenges, the narrative explores themes of ambition, identity, and the pursuit of dreams within the vibrant music scene of Manchester. The journey reflects the highs and lows of striving for recognition and connection in a competitive environment.

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