Being Heard Musical Film Premiere: Every Life Has It's Purpose 

We are delighted to invite you to a very special CPM event โ€” the premiere of our original musical film 'Every Life Has Its Purpose'. 
 
Created by our Being Heard Music Group, and supported by Director & Composer Richard Ganner alongside Craig Keogh, this film tells the story of Doctor Earl Carlson and the founding of the first UK school dedicated to the education and welfare of children with Cerebral Palsy. 
 
Originally developed to mark the 70th anniversary of the Carlson School, the project has grown into a powerful ensemble production showcasing music, acting, confidence and collaboration. It is a piece of work we are immensely proud of. 
๐ŸŽฌ Premiere details 
๐Ÿ• 1.00 pm - 3.00pm 
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 28th January 2026 
๐Ÿ“ Touchbase Pears, Selly Oak, B29 6NA 
 
๐ŸŽฌPremiere Programme 
1.00 pm Arrival and refreshments 
1.30 pm Welcome & introduction โ€“ Richard Ganner 
1.35 pm Film screening: Every Life Has Its Purpose 
2.45 pm Cast awards & photographs 

Here is the musical film "Every Life Has It's Purpose" 

Click on the above link to watch the film 'Every Life Has It's Purpose', this will be available from 1.30pm Wednesday 28th January 2026. 
Billy Abbott acting as the Younger Eartl Carlson 
Joe O'Neill acting as the middle aged Earl Carlson 
Gary Clifton acting as the older Earl Carlson 
Other members of Being Heard: Louise Keogh, Samantha Boswell and Doreen Greenhill performing. 
If you would like to reserve a spot at the film premiere scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Touchbase Pears in Selly Oak, please fill out the form below to RSVP, as spaces are limited. Refreshments will be available at the event. For more information, please contact Deputy Manager Sarah Lilly at 0121 427 3182, option 3. 

A creative journey spanning more than a decade 

The empowerment of Music  

Established in February 2010 under the leadership of Richard Ganner, the "Being Heard" music group emerged with the belief that music knows no boundaries. Initially focused on music appreciation, the group expanded to include vocal rehearsal and performances, both individual and collective. 
 
As time unfolded, the group's dynamics evolved toward music composition and lyric production. Members actively contributed to creating three musical works: 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' (2015), 'Every Life Has Its Purpose' (2017) commemorating the 70th anniversary of 'Carlson House School,' and 'The Railway Children' (2018). 
 
Today, the "Being Heard" music group thrives, fostering an appreciation for music as an art form through practical rehearsals, performances, and collaborative ventures with other art forms. We take pride in our strong connections with fellow arts organizations like 'Quench Arts' and 'Wilson Stuart School.' Join us on this musical journey where creativity knows no limits! 
"Tea With Two Sugars" 
Perhaps Being Heard's biggest project is their most recent film production "Tea With Two Sugars", a musical film focusing on the struggles that people with disabilities may face in every day life. 
 
The story follows three characters Nicky, Dan and Lizzy as they talk about what has happened in their lives since they last met together. Varying issues within todayโ€™s society are raised by the characters including difficulty with transport and unintended ableism to name just a few. Together they aim to find reasoning for these issues and ways to overcome them, all while sipping their "Tea With Two Sugars" 

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