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South Wales Guardian
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Llandovery cinema to screen environmental film Woman at War
Llandovery Community Cinema will show the 2018 Icelandic drama Woman at War on Saturday, July 19, as part of its 2025 Environmental Film Series. The film tells the story of Halla, a quiet choir conductor who leads a double life as an eco-activist, taking bold action to protect her homeland from industrial harm. The screening will take place at Rhys Prichard Memorial Hall, with doors opening at 5.30pm. A community meal will be shared at 6pm, followed by the film at 7pm. Ella Peel, film coordinator at Llandovery Cinema, said: "This film empowers us to act. "It shows how one voice, when joined with others, can shape the future of a community. "We hope it inspires more people to join the fight for our landscape." The screening has been chosen for its strong connections to the ongoing Cofiwch Dyffryn Tywi campaign, a community-led protest against the proposed construction of large electricity pylons through the Tywi Valley. The film is one of three environmental-themed features included in the cinema's 2025 programme, supported by funding from Ffilm Cymru. The programme also includes seven Welsh-language films and is designed to spark discussion and action around key issues facing the community. Following the screening, the Llandovery Pylon Community Action Group will host a Q&A session and lead a discussion on the current state of the protest, potential next steps, and ways for residents to get involved. Organisers describe the evening as more than just a film screening, calling it 'a rallying call' for collective action. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share, invite friends and neighbours, and add their voices to the conversation. Tickets are priced at £5 and can be purchased from LYCC on Market Square, online via Ticket Source, or at the door subject to availability.
South Wales Guardian
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Llandovery: The Green Knight (But it's Gay) coming to stage
Award-winning theatre maker Niall Moorjani will perform their show The Green Knight (But it's Gay) at the King's Head in Llandovery. The show is a reimagining of the medieval Arthurian tale told through a modern, queer lens. The performance will take place on Thursday, July 10. Ella Peel, organiser of Llandovery Pride and chairperson of Heart of Wales LGBTQ+, said: "We're so thrilled that Niall is fitting us into their very busy schedule. "Bringing this show to Llandovery is so important – offering people powerful, live performance without the need to travel miles to a big city. "We're so grateful to Jonathan Stanley for hosting this fabulous event at the Kings Head Llandovery." The show comes ahead of its highly anticipated run at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It has been described as bold, hilarious, and heart-wrenching, queering the myth with razor-sharp writing and emotional depth. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for Llandovery Pride, supporting the visibility and celebration of LGBTQ+ lives in rural Wales. Doors will open at 6.30pm, with the performance starting at 7pm. Tickets are available online via Ticket Source. The King's Head is located at SA20 0AB.
