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
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.
RBO: Magic Flute (12A)
Tuesday 21 April, 6.45pm
Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (15)
Friday 24 – Monday 27 April
After surviving one deadly game, Grace and her sister Faith must now outrun four rival families competing for a powerful throne – winner takes all.
I Swear (15)
Saturday 25-Thursday 30 April
Inspired by the life of John Davidson, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980’s Britain to a present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome. Diagnosed aged fifteen, John navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.
Hoppers (U)
Saturday 25-Thursday 30 April
A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination.
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.
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
Dawns Cymru Awards
Sunday 19 April
10.45am – 1.30pm
2.30pm – 5.40pm
Come and enjoy the Dawns Cymru Awards on 19/04/26, our third dance competition!
Come and support our amazing dancers as they take to the stage and create performances full of energy, passion and pure talent.
Buy a program on the day to see the full schedule; all proceeds go directly towards making our next competition even more special.
There will be a medal for each dancer to celebrate their achievement, and beautiful trophies for the winners – an unforgettable day to treasure forever.
BLAS Bach Show: Shadows
Wednesday 22 April, 7pm
Come and enjoy BLAS Bach’s (year 3, 4, 5 and 6 class) new show in Theatr Bryn Terfel.
BLAS is Pontio’s arts participation project offering children and young people various experiences of the arts.
BU Dance – Summer Showcase 2026
Saturday 25 April, 12.30pm + 7pm
BU Dance summer showcase at Theatr Bryn Terfel!
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Studio Theatre
Guy Davis
Friday 24 April, 7.30pm
“… one of the most gifted acoustic musicians on the planet” Blues Blast Magazine.
Multi instrumentalist Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, musician, actor, author, songwriter, so much more that just a bluesman, a troubadour of the folk tradition, and a master of his craft.
Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on and address the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles.
Robin Morgan: Let’s Overshare
Saturday 25 April 2026 7.30pm
Join Robin for more of his trademark cheeky charm, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing, in this brand new stand-up show from the star of Mock The Week and Radio 4’s The News Quiz.
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Events for the Community
Talk Design ‘26 (Design Conference)
Friday 24 April
Join a community of designers, creative professionals, manufacturers, and change-makers for Talk Design, an immersive exploration into the power of thoughtful innovation.
From home-grown talent to internationally acclaimed visionaries, our speakers will share leading-edge philosophies and proven processes for driving real-world impact. This event is designed to challenge your perspective and empower you to use design as a tool for emotional, cultural, and behavioral change.
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.
