Big Films, On the Big Screen, at Pontio in Bangor this week: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace – Civil War – Back to Black – Swede Caroline – Challengers – Combat Wombat: Double Trouble
Bangor Aye Film of the Week: Swede Caroline (15)
Friday 10 – Tuesday 14 May
As up-and-coming prospect Caroline readies herself for the big championship, the competitive giant vegetable growing world is rocked by scandal when she has her prized marrow plants stolen.
Audience Reviews: “Haven’t laughed so much at a film in ages, it was funny throughout. Never thought vegetable growing could be so entertaining, its definitely one to watch.”
For more information about what’s on at Pontio and to buy tickets visit: https://www.pontio.co.uk/
Cinema:
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (U)
Sunday 5 May 2pm
Celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th with special screenings of the 25th anniversary of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace on the big screen.
Civil War (15)
Sunday 5 – Thursday 9 May
In a dystopian future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
Back to Black (15)
Friday 3 – Thursday 9 May
Singer Amy Winehouse’s tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil inspired her to write and record the groundbreaking album Back to Black.
Swede Caroline (15)
Friday 10- Tuesday 14 May
Competitive vegetable growers investigate the theft of prize marrow plants and uncover a tangled conspiracy in this witty, good-natured mockumentary, which features bawdy humour and a moment of gory violence.
Challengers (15)
Friday 10 – Thursday 16 May
A tennis coach helps her husband transform from a mediocre player to a champion. To end a recent losing streak, they enter at the lowest level of a tournament and face off against a once promising and now burnt-out former friend who used to date the wife.
Combat Wombat: Double Trouble (U)
Saturday 11 + Saturday 18 May, 11am
An evil tech genius threatens to turn the city into a metaverse simulation, leaving the Combat Wombat to save the day.
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Theatr Bryn Terfel
Bangor University Dance Summer Showcase
Saturday 11 May 1pm + 7pm
Come and join BU Dance for our annual Summer Showcase! Help us celebrate our fantastic year as a club. Get ready for a show of incredible variety, including 9 styles of dance and a selection of solos and duets. You don’t want to miss it!
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Studio Theatre:
Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru presents Parti Priodas by Gruffudd Owen
Thursday 9 May 7.30pm
Hymns, tensions, and dancing on tables! You’re officially invited to Dafydd and Samantha’s wedding…
But who else has made the guest list? Lowri’s determined to survive her brother’s wedding day. But as he prepares to start an exciting new chapter, is her own future and the family farm on the verge of ruin? Idris misses his old best friend and comes back to Llŷn for the big day. But will past secrets resurface to ruin everyone’s day?
After its roaring success at last year’s National Eisteddfod, join us for this laugh-out-loud comedy play by Gruffudd Owen directed by Steffan Donnelly, starring Mared Llywelyn and Mark Henry Davies.
This will be a party to remember!
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Community Events:
Vertical Dance Kate Lawrence and Pontio presents Lunch on the Fly
Monday 13 May
Monday 20 May
Monday 3 June
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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National Dance Company Wales Dance for Parkinson’s
Tuesdays, 1.30pm – 2.45pm Studio £3.50
7 May
14 May
4 June
11 June
18 June
25 June
2 July
NDC Wales is excited to launch new Dance for Parkinson’s classes in Bangor!
No experience necessary
Dance for Parkinson’s classes are fun and informal.
Dance has been proven to develop confidence and strength, whilst temporarily relieving some participants of symptoms in everyday life. Classes are creative and promote feelings of freedom from the physical and social constraints of having Parkinson’s.
We are an Affiliated hub of English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s programme.
Classes are 90 minutes long, and all you’ll need is a chair.
English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s programme has been running since 2008. We are proud to be part of the Dance for PD membership, to support Dance for Parkinson’s Partnership and People Dancing and to have an affiliation with Parkinson’s UK. ENB’s national Dance for Parkinson’s programme enjoys close links with Parkinson’s UK and the European Parkinson’s Disease Association EPDA.
