Watch Big Films on the Big Screen right here in Bangor.
Grand Prix of Europe (U)
Saturday 4 – Sunday 19 October
Edda, a young mouse, dreams of racing glory. Disguising herself as her idol Ed, she enters the Grand Prix—her risky stunt to win prize money that could save her family’s amusement park, in a fast-paced, heart-warming animated adventure.
One Battle After Another (15)
Friday 10 – Thursday 16 October
A washed-up revolutionary, Bob, must reunite with old allies to rescue his daughter when a long-scarred enemy resurfaces after 16 years. High-stakes, relentless, and emotionally charged, this is a frenetic chase across past and present.
Brides (15)
Friday 10 – Thursday 16 October
Two teenage girls—Doe, a quiet Muslim immigrant, and her outspoken friend Muna—run away from their troubled lives in the UK with a dangerous plan to travel to Syria in search of freedom, friendship, and belonging.
The Smashing Machine (15)
Friday 17 – Thursday 23 October
In this biographical sports drama, Dwayne Johnson portrays MMA pioneer Mark Kerr—a complex, emotionally tormented fighter battling addiction and personal demons. Filmed in a stark, documentary-style that immerses rather than reveals.
The Long Walk (15)
Friday 17 – Wednesday 22 October
In a dystopian contest, 100 young men must maintain a walking pace—or face execution after three warnings. Only the last walker alive wins unimaginable wealth. A grim, gripping adaptation of Stephen King’s early novel, now with greater realism.
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Theatre Bryn Terfel
Theatr Cymru: Romeo a Juliet
Monday 13 October, 7.30pm
Tuesday 14 October, 1.30pm + 7.30pm
A Theatr Cymru production in association with Shakespeare’s Globe
Romeo a Juliet By William Shakespeare
Based on the Welsh translation by J. T. Jones
“Speakest thou from the heart?”
Two families, two languages and a young couple who are prepared to risk it all.
This new exploration of the famous tragic love story, places the violent feud between the Montagues and Capulets in bilingual Wales – where the Montagues’ Welsh and the Capulets’ English collide.
Language divides and unites, an ancient grudge erupts again, and the cosmos shifts as two star-cross’d lovers face their fate.
Directed by Steffan Donnelly, this ground-breaking production weaves together Welsh and English, exploring Welsh identity and offering a new perspective on Shakespeare’s timeless play.
Age Guidance: 12+
Romeo a Juliet contains sexual scenes, physical violence, weapons, murder and suicide.
Dr John Cooper Clarke
Thursday 16 October 8pm
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry’ and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion.
In 2025 John will be performing a tour of major cities in Celebration of World Poetry Day. It’s a chance to see one of the world’s most important and entertaining spoken word artists at his bold and brilliant best.
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Studio Theatre
Shôn Dale-Jones: Stories from an Invisible Town
Wednesday 15 October 7.30pm
“Let me tell you about the imaginary town I lived in as a boy…”
This collection of dark comic stories woven together by BBC award-winning writer, “the great Welsh storyteller” (The Stage), Shôn Dale-Jones is as much about the imagination as it is about innocence and not knowing what to do with the things we know.
Shôn takes us from the empty swimming pool up the hill to behind the woods, introducing us to five-foot Tarzan, Double Delyth and Lord Ivor as we feel the magnetic pull of the river sucking us in. As this made up town starts to feel more real, Shôn wonders what’s happening to his imagination - it’s running riot. Joyous, stomach-turning, moving and very funny – could this be the best show Shôn has ever made? It could be.
(Recent shows by multi-award winning Shôn Dale-Jones includes CRACKING and THE DUKE)
14 + (content of a sexual nature; bad language)
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Events for the Community
Bangor History Festival
Ask a Historian – Greg Jenner
Greg Jenner is a historian, author and broadcaster whose works include the TV series ‘Horrible Histories’, the ‘Totally Chaotic History’ book series and the ‘You’re Dead To Me’ podcast. Join Greg as he gives his particular take on all things history!
Professor Kate Williams
Queens, Castles and Welsh Heroines: Secrets Behind the Castle
Professor Kate Williams is a historian, author and television presenter whose works include ‘England’s Mistress’, ‘Becoming Queen’ and ‘The Ring and the Crown: A History of Royal Weddings 1066-2011’. In the final event of the festival, join Kate for an entertaining, insightful and thought provoking journey of history.
FREE EVENTS – SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER
For information on the full programme of free events on Saturday 18 October, click here.
Cegin Cafe will be open Saturday 18 October
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Vertical Dance Kate Lawrence and Pontio presents Lunch on the Fly – on a Sunday every two weeks
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
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
3 October, 7 November, 5 December
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
