Sir Stephen Fry is among the famous faces supporting a new Redwings Horse Sanctuary film calling for lower fireworks noise limits to help protect horses, other animals and vulnerable people.
Released on Thursday 1 October, the film has been created by Emmy-nominated writer Paul Goodenough and Redwings. It brings celebrity supporters together with people whose lives have been affected by fireworks, including a woman whose horse died after a firework went off nearby.
View the Redwings Horse Sanctuary film here.
The charity is campaigning to make low noise fireworks, below 90 decibels, the standard. Its latest appeal comes ahead of the Government’s fireworks consultation closing on Wednesday 7 October.
Famous faces support the Redwings fireworks campaign
Joining Sir Stephen Fry in the film are Peter Egan, Kate Ford, Suzie Fletcher, Dan Richardson, Faye Winter, Olivia Bowen and Will Travers. Everyone involved donated their time.
Alongside them, Joanna shares the loss of her horse following a nearby firework. Ruth describes moving house because of the trauma repeated fireworks caused her dog, while Inayah speaks about her campaign against antisocial fireworks.
The film also features armed services veteran Craig, for whom fireworks make life intolerable.
Through their experiences, the campaign asks viewers to consider the consequences of loud fireworks for those beyond the celebrations.
A call to reduce fireworks noise
Redwings says more than 184,000 people signed its petition last year calling for a reduction in the maximum permitted noise level of fireworks.
The charity is now encouraging supporters to respond to the Government consultation and explain how fireworks affect their animals, families and communities.
Helen Whitelegg, Redwings’ Campaigns and Policy Manager, said:
“Our message is clear. Low noise fireworks can offer the celebration and community people value, but without causing such a negative impact on animals and people.
“Horses and other animals die every year as a result of loud fireworks, and many people suffer.”
She described the consultation as a vital opportunity to share experiences and ask for stronger protection, including a 90-decibel noise limit and restrictions on the types of fireworks available to the public.
Bringing the issue to a wider audience
Goodenough and his team approached Redwings through his charity, Rewriting Earth, which works to bring attention to campaigns for good causes.
He said: “I’m over the moon to be doing my small part in bringing the conversation on dangerously loud fireworks to the mainstream.”
Goodenough added that his commitment to helping animals remains central to his work, whether through film, humour, music, drama or comics.
For Redwings, the film’s release offers another opportunity to reach people before the consultation deadline, as horse owners prepare for the autumn fireworks season.
How to have your say
Horse owners and other members of the public can share their views through the Government’s Fireworks and Pyrotechnics in the UK consultation.
The consultation closes on Wednesday 7 October 2026. Redwings is urging people affected by fireworks to respond before the deadline.
