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Rhyl Journal
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Rhyl Liberty Players to host fundraiser to ‘save our roof'
The group has been a part of Rhyl's arts and theatre scene for more than 80 years, and is calling on the community for support as it hosts a 'save our roof' fundraiser on Friday, June 13. Its workshop is based on Victoria Road, with the roof predicted to cost about £20,000 to replace. Proceeds from this event will go towards paying for a structural engineer, and any additional costs associated with these first steps. The event, a live music quiz night, will be held at Deutch's Bar on Wellington Road, starting at 7.30pm, and will feature music trivia, raffles, karaoke and classic pub games like 'guess what's in the jar.' Tickets cost £5 per person, payable on arrival, and guests are encouraged to bring a dish of food to share. Paula Devlin, a trustee of the group, said: 'This fundraiser comes at a crucial time for the group. 'Our long-standing workshop, first purchased in 1970 through community fundraising efforts, has suffered considerable storm damage over the past two winters. Damage to Rhyl Liberty Players' workshop (Image: Paula Devlin) 'After patching the roof to keep it watertight, it has now reached the end of its life, and the Liberty Players are aiming to raise the funds needed for a full replacement. 'The building itself is needing a lot of TLC - we even had a wall blow down last winter. We started with one problem, which has now escalated to more problems. 'The workshop is an essential space for the Liberty Players, housing our costumes, props, and tools for building stage sets. 'Without it, our vibrant productions, which have brought joy to generations of local theatregoers, would be under threat.' In addition to the quiz night, the group is gearing up for its next production, The Wind in the Willows, at the Little Theatre in Rhyl, from October 30 to November 1. Ahead of this, the group will be holding a workshop on June 2, followed by open auditions on June 9, both at the ASK Centre on Water Street, starting at 7.30pm. Rehearsals take place every Monday and Thursday at either the ASK Centre or the Little Theatre, and new members are always welcome. Paula added: 'For those who've enjoyed the Liberty Players' performances over the decades, this is a perfect opportunity to give something back — and enjoy a fantastic evening in the process. 'Let's come together to help keep the roof over our heads… literally! "If people would like to make a donation but are unable to attend the event, they can contact us via our website and we will get back to them with how to make donations."
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
UK's largest Wetherspoons with beachfront pub garden that was inspired by Versailles
DESPITE the bad weather set to plague the bank holiday weekend, I've found the best spot to hole up in. The Wetherspoons pub in weather is miserable - and its the largest of its kind in the UK. 4 The Royal Victoria Pavilion is the UK's biggest Wetherspoons Credit: Alamy 4 The inside was said to have been inspired by Versailles Credit: Alamy The Royal Victoria Pavilion, now a Grade-II listed building, was originally a concert hall and assembly room when built in 1903. It was said to have been inspired by the Little Theatre in A newspaper article stated: "Marie Antoinette's Little Theatre at It then into a nightclub, then a casino, before closing in 2008. Read more on Wetherspoons Nearly 10 years later, it was bought by Wetherspoons who opened it as a pub in 2017 after a £4.5million renovation. It is right on the beach so if the rain eases up at all, it makes a great spot to walk up and down after a big lunch. Living down the road in Folkestone, I'll always stop in at the pub when I've over in Ramsgate - especially when its one of the few places you can get a glass of wine for under a fiver these days. But even without the pub garden right on the sand, the huge pub has more than enough space. Most read in News Travel Spread across two floors, there are 907 tables which means a huge 1,500 people can visit at one time. And the best views line the walls of the pub, which overlook the harbour. World's BIGGEST Wetherspoons has secret weapon that gives it an edge, say punters at pub with room for hundreds 4 The outside area is popular in the summer months Credit: JD Whetherspoon There are even two bars - one upstairs and one downstairs - so you don't have to go too far. Last year it underwent a £750,000 renovation which includes new carpets and tables, as well as a new tea bar and more plants . Manager Chris Whitbourn said: "It was important that we did the external redecorations to keep it looking good for the whole of the town. "Doing the garden has been something we wanted to do for a long time and just with the timing of it, we could do it all at once. Wetherspoons opened its first pub in 1979 with a branch in north London and now it has 809 branches across the UK. There are also plans for planning to make up to 50 new "Super Spoons", like the pub in Ramsgate. 4 It recently underwent a £750k renovation Credit: Alamy
Rhyl Journal
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
British-made Giallo movie to be screened in Rhyl
The Blade Cuts Deeper, a film inspired by Italian Giallo cinema - made famous by directors such as Dario Argento and Mario Bava - was shot in Ormskirk. It will be shown on August 2 at Rhyl Little Theatre in a double bill with sci-fi horror Virus Detected along with a Q&A with director Gene Dolders. The film starts at 6.30pm and admission is free. (Image: Rhyller Thriller) The film's synopsis reads: "Many people want their five minutes of fame but for some, it comes at the ultimate price - their life!' Meet John Abbott, narcissistic host of infamous real-crime show Lights, Camera, KILL. Known for its lurid re-enactments of the darkest of trespasses, it has made him rich by exploiting pain and suffering. Yet while Abbott basks shamelessly in the limelight, one victim has seen enough. Broken by his loss, the man has a burning thirst for revenge - and now he wants to make Abbott bleed." It is not the only event organised under the Rhyller Thriller - organised by Chad Jones and Tomos Rowlands - banner in 2025. Following a screening of 1999's The Audition and an Oscars night showing of The Substance at the Little Theatre, Dead Talks: Dario Argento & the Legacy of Giallo will take place on June 7. The event is described as "a deep dive into the shadowy world of Giallo cinema, exploring the iconic legacy of Dario Argento and his blood-soaked masterpieces. "Expect insight, mystery, and a splash of red…" The Rhyller Thriller horror film festival proper takes place on August 30 and 31, with guests including Dardano Sacchetti. Chad and Tomos said: "Rhyller Thriller, once described as the ungodly love child of a film festival and a horror convention, returns in 2025. "Lauded as putting Rhyl, North Wales, on the horror map, here is what you will need to know about 2025. Our Third festival will run for an expanded TWO DAYS from Saturday August 30th to Sunday the 31st at the iconic Rhyl Little Theatre. We are a one screen event that will run from 10 am until 11pm on both days. "The theme is all things Horror including Giallo, Slasher, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, and everything in between. "Attendees can expect to see films on our custom 9ft screen and to be seated in an Edwardian style auditorium in one of North Wales' oldest theatres . Following each film or block of shorts expect a Q&A session and interview with the filmmakers hosted by either Chad or Jason, all interviews will be filmed and pushed out on our social media. "Our dedicated team truly love Horror and the level of talks will be of a quality you will have rarely experienced. We have a fully stocked bar and a plethora of alternative stalls at our events and this year we hope to have a food truck and also some horror based seminars." Tickets are on sale now.
