Newport Riverfront will be screening Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru’s production of Shakespeare’s brutal tragedy Macbeth, later this month as part of the shows live broadcast across Wales direct from Caerphilly Castle. After the King of Scotland is generously rewarded his brightest warrior, supernatural beings predict a far greater honour for Macbeth (Richard Lynch). However, when hisContinue reading “Welsh Interpretation of Macbeth Will Get Riverfront Screening”
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Big Events at Vue Cardiff
The story of Joan of Arc, a classical ballet and a Broadway Musical are among several events being brought to the big screen by Vue Cardiff in the coming weeks. The upcoming line-up includes the electrifying NT Live: Saint Joan which will be broadcast live from the Donmar Warehouse. Bernard Shaw’s classic play follows theContinue reading “Big Events at Vue Cardiff”
Singin’ In The Rain Tribute Screening For Debbie Reynolds
Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre will be celebrating the life and work of the actress Debbie Reynolds with two special tribute screenings of the film musical Singin’ In The Rain this Sunday (January 8) at 5.45pm and next Tuesday (January 10) at 2.30pm. Reynolds, who died on December, one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher, playedContinue reading “Singin’ In The Rain Tribute Screening For Debbie Reynolds”
It’s A Wonderful Life! At Newport Riverfront
As part of The Riverfront’s festive season , next week there will be three screenings of the Christmas classic, It’s A Wonderful Life! Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Henry Travers and Lionel Barrymore, It’s A Wonderful Life is the 1946 Christmas fantasy drama directed by Frank Capra, based on the short story “the Greatest Gift”Continue reading “It’s A Wonderful Life! At Newport Riverfront”
On Screen: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years
Andy Howells looks at the new Ron Howard Beatles documentary Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years. Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years I recall a few years ago posting an image of my copy of The Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl on Instagram and commenting “great album, wonder why itsContinue reading “On Screen: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years”
Meet The Band: Creeper
Andy Howells recently put questions to Will Gould about their forthcoming shows. Where are you from and how did you all come together? We’re all from Southampton and all met through playing bands in the music scene down here. Southampton has a thriving scene and so putting together this band was really organic. The bandContinue reading “Meet The Band: Creeper”
Film Review: Dad’s Army (2016)
Andy Howells reviews the 2016 big screen adaptation of Dad’s Army starring Toby Jones and Bill Nighy
Talking Cinema: Holli Dempsey Joins The Ranks Of Dad’s Army In New Film
Andy Howells puts questions to actress, Holli Dempsey about the big screen remake of Dad’s Army. (From May, 2015)