Big films, live theatre 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
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (12A)
29 May – 11 June
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.
Bluey at the Cinema: Playdates with Friends (U)
16 – 28 May
An hour of fun that features eight episodes from across the TV show’s three series, all celebrating play and imagination with friends and family! The compilation showcases some of Bluey’s favourite games like Shadowlands and Octopus, and highlights special friendship moments in episodes such as Circus and Slide – all packed with lots of joy and laughter.
The Sheep Detectives (PG)
Friday 22 – Thursday 28 May
George, a shepherd, reads detective stories to his sheep, thinking they don’t understand. When a mystery strikes the farm, the sheep secretly investigate and show they’re smarter than anyone expects.
Hokum (15)
Friday 22-Tuesday 24 May
When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance forces him to confront dark corners of his past.
The Stranger (15)
Tuesday 26 May, 7pm
Albert Camus’s existential classic The Stranger is vividly adapted by François Ozon: in 1930s Algeria, an indifferent man’s routine unravels after his mother’s death and a pivotal encounter at the beach.
Father Mother Sister Brother (15)
Wednesday 27 May, 7pm
Estranged siblings reunite after years apart, confronting unresolved tensions and their distant parents in a quiet, introspective drama directed by Jim Jarmusch, which went on to win at the Venice Film Festival.
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World (12)
Thursday 28 May, 7pm
The Playboy of the Western World, by J.M. Synge and directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, stars Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney in a darkly comic story of youth and self-discovery.
When a young man enters Pegeen Flaherty’s pub claiming he’s killed his father, he becomes an unlikely local hero—until another stranger arrives and upends everything. Filmed live at the National Theatre, the production brims with secrets and sharp humour.
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Theatr Bryn Terfel
Take 2 the Stage: Dance Fever
Saturday 30 May, 4pm
The students of Ava Williams renowned stage school have been working hard all year to bring you their end of year spectacular performance.
“Dance Fever” is the perfect mix of song, dance and drama. Join them on their journey with musicals such as, Snow white, Alice in Wonderland and High school musical along with some of your favourite hits from today.
Our show is all about local kids Taking 2 the stage… Don’t miss their moment to shine!
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Studio Theatre
Cwmni Pendraw: DNA – Discovering the secret of life
Thursday 28 May, 7.30pm
Friday 29 May, 7.30pm
Saturday 30 May, 7.30pm
1950’s London, Rosalind Franklin joins the ‘hallowed corridors’ of a university. Talented and passionate about science; Rosalind is a strong woman in a male preserve. She joins the race to reveal the structure of DNA, one of the century’s most important puzzles, amid academic jealousies and a Nobel Prize upfor grabs.
This detective story set in the racism and sexism of the period reveals Rosalind’s role in one of the most important discoveries of our time, one for which she was not fully acknowledged.
Cwmni Pendraw will deliver drama, confrontation, love and live music.
Welsh language production
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Events for the Community
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 creative 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. Each 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
