Watch Big Films on the Big Screen at Pontio in Bangor.
Bangor Aye Film of the Week: Mr. Burton (12A)
Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.
Showing: Friday 25 April – Thursday 1 May
Also Showing This Week: A Minecraft Movie (PG), Star Wars: Episode III- Revenge of the Sith (12A), The Penguin Lessons (12A), Death of a Unicorn (15) and a special screening of Northern Soul (15),
Find out more about what’s on at Pontio this week https://tickets.pontio.co.uk/
Films:
A Minecraft Movie (PG)
Sunday 27 April
Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.
Star Wars: Episode III- Revenge of the Sith (12A)
27 and 30 April
After its release in 2005, witness the climatic ending to the Star Wars Prequels with Revenge of the Sith.
“STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH” contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.”
Bangor Film Club
Under the Skin (15)
Sunday 27 April, 5pm
The Bangor Film Club invite you to a screening of Jonathan Glazer’s modern masterpiece Under the Skin.
Mr. Burton (12A)
Friday 25 April – Thursday 1 May
Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones).
Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
On Falling (15)
Monday 28 April, 8.15pm
Laura Carreira’s feature directorial debut, “On Falling,” boldly exposes the reality behind the websites and transports us into the warehouses that cater to our consumer habits. The film centres on Aurora (Joana Santos), a Portuguese migrant working as an order picker in a sprawling warehouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Caught between the vastness of the distribution centre and the isolation of her tiny room, Aurora relentlessly pursues every opportunity to combat the alienation that threatens her identity.
The Penguin Lessons (12A)
Friday 2-Thursday 8 May
Starring Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.
Death of a Unicorn (15)
2, 4 & 7 May
A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
Flow (U)
3, 4, 10, 11 May
Discover the Oscar-winning animated film Flow at Pontio this May. It is a breathtaking journey that explores the depths of survival and the bonds of companionship. This dialogue-free Latvian film, directed by Gints Zilbalodis, tells the poignant story of a solitary black cat navigating a world devastated by a great flood, forging unlikely connections with other animals along the way.
Bangor Ska ‘n Soul: Northern Soul (15)
Saturday 3 May, 7.30pm
Join Bangor Ska ‘n Soul for a night of dancing with DJs and a special screening of Northern Soul in the cinema afterwards. Turn back the hands of time.
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Studio Theatre
The Detective Dog
Saturday 3 May 10.30am, 1.30pm
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s well-loved story, The Detective Dog on stage for Deaf and hearing family audiences.
Whether it’s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, Nell’s ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. So when the books at the school have disappeared one morning, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit!
With British Sign Language, creative captions and spoken English, this engaging production celebrates books and the magic of reading in an inclusive and accessible performance. Expect captivating puppetry; surprising smells and toe-tapping music. Suitable for ages 3-103.
Supported by Arts Council England.
This dramatisation of The Detective Dog is based on the picture book The Detective Dog © Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie 2016, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
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Theatre Bryn Terfel
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Sunday 27 April 2pm
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide. Brown Bear, Brown Bear - now celebrating 50 years – has sold more than 18.2 million copies.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre.
“A Triumph!” – Time Out
“Charming and ingenious” – The Stage
Suitable for all ages – no ticket required for under 2s
60 mins (no interval)
Aled Jones – Full Circle
Thursday 1 May 2025 7.30pm
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before. He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation’s festivities. Equally at home on the classical stage, or starring in musical theatre productions in London West End, his credits include lead roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.
As a singer, Aled is in demand globally and has performed in the world’s most iconic venues, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the Sydney Opera House. A favourite with the Royal Family, he even gave a private performance to King Charles III in Kensington Palace. He is an award-winning television broadcaster and radio presenter who’s interviewed hundreds of A-List stars over the years. He heads up BBC’s Songs of Praise and his own Saturday and Sunday morning shows on Classic FM. Now, after 40 years in the business, he’s looking back on a remarkable career with a one-man show, that will feature never-before-heard music, tales from the decades and for the first time, his story told in his own words. It’s time to come Full Circle.
