Big films, live theatre, comedy and community events — there’s plenty happening at Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre this week.
Whether you’re after a night at the cinema, live music, or something a bit different, here’s what’s coming up.
Cinema
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)
Wednesday 1-Thursday 23 April
After foiling Bowser’s wedding scheme, Mario and Luigi face Bowser Jr., who aims to free his father and reclaim their legacy. With allies, the brothers journey across the stars to stop him.
Project Hail Mary (12A)
Friday 10-Thursday 16 April
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key.
Pictiwrs + Pram: The Housemaid (15)
Thursday 16 April, 10.30am
‘Pictwrs a Pram’ offers a unique experience for parents/carers with babies under 12 months old. It’s a chance to see the latest films in a safe and non-judgmental environment, with reduced volume and increased lighting. You will not be able to select your seat when booking but there are limited number of tickets available (20) and plenty of room for you in the Cinema.
Don’t worry about your pram; you can keep it parked at the cinema. If your baby is fussy or needs to eat, you can feel comfortable doing so while watching the latest titles.
Screenings are free of charge for babies, and adults pay £5. ‘Pictiwrs a Pram’ screenings are for parents/carers and their baby but if you have an older child with you and the certificate is U, PG or 12A, they can also attend (no ticket required for children under 2).
THE FILM: Trying to escape her past, Millie accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina and Andrew Winchester. But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous—a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.
NTL: All My Sons (15)
Thursday 16 April, 7pm
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).
One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequences of his actions?
The Drama (15)
Friday 17 – Thursday 23 April
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected twist sends their wedding week off the rails.
William Shakespeare’s Romeo +Juliet (12A)
Sunday 19 April, 2.15pm
A special screening to celebrate 30 years since the film’s release.
A modern twisted version of William Shakespeare’s play about two young people from opposite families who fall in love in secret. Multiple events will shape their lives that will leave them and their families in trouble and punishment in the city.
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Theatre Bryn Terfel
Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders
Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm
Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit. Songs such as ‘Bend Me Shape Me’, ‘Hello Suzy’, ‘( If Paradise is ) Half As Nice’ are internationally remembered to this day. But if you were paying close attention, you might have picked up a clue in their first single the magnificent ‘Gin House’ as to Andy’s future musical collaborations.
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Studio Theatre
April Comedy Club
Thursday 16 April, 8pm
Enjoy a night of comedy with Robyn Perkins, Lou Conran and Raj Poojara!
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Events for the Community
Lunch on the Fly
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
Sundays 12.30pm – 1.30pm
12 April
31 May
14 June
5 July
Harness Class
This harness session is for those with some experience of vertical dance or a developed physical practice. This session focuses on conditioning exercises specific for Vertical Dance and creative techniques to further the practice.
For those with a developed physical practice.
Sundays 1.45pm – 3.15pm
12 April
31 May
14 June
5 July
Dance Class
An open level dance class for all. A session focused on creativity, physicality and fluidity of the dancing body. We will explore creative and improvisation tasks with some elements of choreography.
No experience necessary
Sundays 3.30pm – 5pm
12 April
31 May
14 June
5 July
Dance for Parkinson’s – weekly sessions on Tuesday
Tuesdays, 1.30pm-3pm
National Dance Company Wales is excited to launch new Dance for Parkinson’s classes in Bangor!
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.
Caffi Babis – first Friday of the month
Siwan Llynor and Angharad Harrop
Caffi Babis is a new session that we offer for new parents and their babies.
This is a creatvie hour with Siwan Llynor and Angharad Harrop that gives new parents the opportunity to meet other parents, as well as to relax with your baby for a while. An hour to bring parents together, in a safe space. Eeach session will last around 45 minutes, with the opportunity to have a chat afterwards.
The session is most suitable for children up to 24 months, however, older children are welcome to join.
Only one ticket required for adult and child
