A full week of entertainment at Pontio Includes:
Lyle Lyle Crocodile (U) The Woman King (15) and Film, Cake and Song Afternoon for the community.
Black RAT Productions and Blackwood Miners’ Institute present ‘The Invisible Man’ By HG Wells on Wednesday at Theatr Bryn Terfel.
Special offer: £5 tickets for all 2pm showings Monday-Wednesday.
For more information and to Book for all events visit the Pontio website here: https://www.pontio.co.uk/
Cinema:
Lyle Lyle Crocodile (U)
Josh Gordon, 2022, 90m
Cast – Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Brett Gelman
Friday 21 October – Friday 4 November
£7.50 standard / £6.50 over 60 / £6 student / £5.50 child (under 18s)
A delightful live action/animated musical comedy. When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son, Josh, struggles to adapt to his new surroundings. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle, a singing crocodile living in the attic of his new home.
The Woman King (15)
Gina Prince-Bythewood, 2022, 135m
Cast – Viola Davis, John Boyega, Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu
Friday 21 – Thursday 27 October
£7.50 standard / £6.50 over 60 / £6 student / £5.50 child (under 18s)
The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.
Film, Cake and Song Afternoon
Join us for a Film, Cake and Song afternoon with this romantic classic starring an Oscar-winning performance from Audrey Hepburn. With live entertainment from Aelwyd JMJ in the break at 3pm and the chance to enjoy some tea and cake before returning to enjoy the final half of the film.
Roman Holiday (U)
William Wyler, 1953, 120m
Cast – Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck
Wednesday 26 October 2.00pm
£7.50 standard / £6.50 over 60 / £6 student / £5.50 child (under 18s)
Stuck with boredom in her luxurious confinement, a princess escapes from her guardians and falls in love with an American news reporter in Rome.
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Theatr Bryn Terfel
The Invisible Man By HG Wells
Wednesday 26 October 7.30pm (BSL)
Theatr Bryn Terfel
£14 /£12(over 60s, students and under 18s)
Presented by Black RAT Productions and Blackwood Miners’ Institute
A brand-new comedy written & directed by Richard Tunley
Designed by Sean Crowley
Lighting Design by Robin Bainbridge
Original music by Kieran Bailey.
Black RAT Productions are back in theatres at last and to celebrate they have created a wonderfully original take on HG Wells’ classic sci-fi horror.
It is Wales, 1933. The Invisible Man starring Claude Rains is terrifying cinema audiences worldwide.
The very small workforce of the Aberllanpencwm Workingman’s Hall, which doubles up as bingo hall and cinema, are welcoming audiences excited for a screening of the newly released Invisible Man. Due to technical difficulties the cinema employees are forced to tell the tale themselves. Events unfurl and strange things begin to happen. Are they simply coincidences or as a result of the invisible man himself?!
Performed by an incredible cast of four and with plenty of audience involvement, this new production is packed with physical comedy, song, improvisation, magic and illusion in this re-telling of the HG Well’s classic brought to life in typical Black RAT style.
The performance will include BSL
Age Guidance 12+
Supported by Arts Council of Wales
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A Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and Sherman Theatre production Tylwyth by Daf James
Friday 28 October, 7.30pm (with BSL)
Saturday 29 October, 7.30pm
Theatr Bryn Terfel
£16 / £14 over 60s
£12 under 18s
Schools
£10 (free ticket for teachers)
Tylwyth Pre-talk
Friday 28 October, 6.30pm
Studio
FREE but ticket required
Aneurin has been running away from his past, but – thanks to Grindr – he unexpectedly finds love. When he and Dan decide to adopt, it seems their world is complete. But as he adjusts to being a dad and tries to move on from his reckless past, Aneurin is forced to confront his demons.
Ten years on from the trail-blazing and award-winning Llwyth, Aneurin, Rhys, Gareth and Dada are back in this witty and compelling new play by Daf James. Taking an irreverent look at love, family and friendship, Tylwyth is a provocative commentary on contemporary Welsh life.
In each performance, Sibrwd – Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru’s language access app – will be available to guide the audience through the story by means of a voice in the ear, whatever their level of fluency in Welsh. Speak to the team on the night for more information.
16+ Contains strong language, scenes of a sexual nature and adult themes
PRE-SHOW TALK
Chair: Eirian Conlon
A pre-show talk, suitable for Welsh language learners, but open to all. Discussing themes that feature in the drama, to allow a deeper understanding of the play in Theatr Bryn Terfel.
Community Events
Vertical Dance Kate Lawrence and Pontio presents Lunch on the Fly
Monday 3 October
This is a fun session in which you can have a go at vertical dance. Starting with an easy warm up, you will then try to stand on and jump off a vertical floor using waist harnesses. You will be guided through some simple positions, and then you will fly!
Wear comfortable clothing with snug layers around waist and top of legs.
Age: 16+
Limited capacity – space for 12 people only.
No experience necessary
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Film, Cake and Song Afternoon
Join us for a Film, Cake and Song afternoon with this romantic classic starring an Oscar-winning performance from Audrey Hepburn. With live entertainment from Aelwyd JMJ in the break at 3pm and the chance to enjoy some tea and cake before returning to enjoy the final half of the film.
