Watch Big Films on the Big Screen at Pontio in Bangor.

Bangor Aye Film(s) of the Week: The Polar Express (U) Sunday 8 December, 12.30pm & Home Alone (PG) Sunday 8 December, 2.15pm

Also showing this week: Blitz, Gladiator II, ROH Live: Cinderella, Moana 2,

Find out more about what’s on at Pontio and buy tickets here: https://tickets.pontio.co.uk/

Films:

The Polar Express (U)

Sunday 8 December, 12.30pm £5

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

This is a relaxed screening which is open to everyone but specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed environment. The audience can come and go as they please, we’ll keep the lights on low and turn the volume down slightly.

Home Alone (PG)

Sunday 8 December, 2.15pm

Eight-year-old Kevin makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leave when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin’s house, the plucky kid defends his territory

Blitz (12A)

Friday 6 – Wednesday 11 December

In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.

Gladiator II (15)

Friday 6 – Thursday 12 December

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honour to return the glory of Rome to its people.

ROH Live: Cinderella (U)

Tuesday 10 December, 7.15pm

This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.

Heretic (15)

Thursday 12 December, 8.15pm

Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse

Moana 2 (PG)

Friday 13 – Sunday 22 December

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Terrifier 3 (18)

13 – 14 December, 8.15pm

Five years after surviving Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they’re safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe

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Studio Theatre

Little Wander in association with Pontio presents DECEMBER COMEDY CLUB

Thursday 12 December 8pm

Join Louise Young, Rob Deering and Carwyn Blayney for a great night of comedy in our Studio!

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Theatre Bryn Terfel

Cwmni Mega presents Culhwch ac Olwen

Wednesday 11 December, 10am + 1pm

Thursday 12 December, 10am + 1pm

Friday 13 December, 10am + 1pm

Saturday 14 December, 10.30am

Culhwch loves Olwen even though he has never seen her. Olwen has never heard of Culhwch either and so she has no idea that Culhwch wants to marry her.

But Olwen’s father, the angry giant Ysbyddaden Boncyrs doesn’t want Olwen to ever get married no matter what. But Culhwch doesn’t know that and he begins his journey to find the girl of his dreams.

In order to win Olwen, Mr. Boncyrs says that Culwch has to do a few small tasks like fight a dragon, steal the comb of the Twrch Trwyth and worst of all do the clog dance in his pants!

What could possibly go wrong?!

Culhwch ac Olwen is a family show but has been specially developed for children in Years 1 to 7.

1 hour 30 minutes (10 minute break)

The show contains strobe lighting