Entertainment
Royal Ballet brings pastoral charm to the Torch Theatre
Audiences can escape to the countryside this November as The Royal Ballet’s much-loved La Fille mal gardée comes to the Torch Theatre screen in Milford Haven.
Brimming with warmth, wit and exquisite choreography, Frederick Ashton’s classic tells the story of Lise, a spirited young woman who dreams of marrying her true love, Colas. Her mother, the formidable Widow Simone, has other plans – she hopes to secure a wealthy match by marrying Lise off to Alain, the dim-witted son of a prosperous landowner. What follows is a joyful tale of love, mischief and defiance as Lise plots to outwit her mother’s ambitions.
Sixty-five years after its premiere, Ashton’s masterpiece remains a sparkling celebration of English village life, filled with humour and heart. With Ferdinand Hérold’s cheerful score and Osbert Lancaster’s colourful designs, this production is often described as Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside.
Supported by philanthropist Aud Jebsen and the Opera Principle Julia Rausing Trust, this Royal Ballet performance has earned five-star reviews from The Times, The Independent, The Express and the London Evening Standard.
La Fille mal gardée will be shown at the Torch Theatre on Sunday, November 9 at 2:00pm.
Tickets are £20 (£18 concessions, £9 under-26s).
For bookings, call the Box Office on 01646 695267 or visit torchtheatre.co.uk.
Entertainment
Billie Eilish concert film to premiere at Mwldan this May
AS ONE of the most influential artists of her generation, Billie Eilish has reshaped the landscape of global pop stardom with her distinctive sound and visual style.
Now, audiences are being offered a rare behind-the-scenes perspective as Mwldan in Cardigan prepares to screen Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft from May 8.
Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron and filmed during Eilish’s sold-out world tour, the production goes beyond a conventional concert film. Instead, it promises an immersive cinematic experience, combining live performance with a deeper look at the artist’s creative world.
Cameron’s use of cutting-edge, high-frame-rate technology is expected to deliver a visually striking presentation, capturing both the scale of the live shows and the more intimate moments behind the scenes.
Tickets are priced at £15 and are available via the Mwldan website or by contacting the box office between 12pm and 8pm, Tuesday to Sunday, on 01239 621200.
Entertainment
Paul Smith’s debut stand-up special Pablo Live to be screened at Mwldan
ONLINE clips of Paul Smith delivering sharp, unscripted roasts to audience members have propelled him to rapid fame, and now audiences will have the chance to see his debut special on the big screen at Mwldan.
Pablo Live will be screened on May 8 and May 22, offering fans an opportunity to experience Smith’s stand-up in full.
Filmed in Dublin, the special showcases his uncompromising style, blending quick-fire audience interactions with incisive wit and candid stories drawn from everyday life.
Known for his fearless humour and crowd work, Smith delivers a performance that is both unfiltered and energetic, capturing the atmosphere that has made him a standout name on the comedy circuit.
Tickets are priced at £16 and are available via the Mwldan website or by contacting the box office between 12pm and 8pm, Tuesday to Sunday, on 01239 621200.
The screening is rated 18 by the BBFC due to strong language and adult humour.
Entertainment
Met Opera production broadcast to Mwldan
STEP into an evening of passion, longing, and missed chances as Mwldan brings the magic of the Metropolitan Opera to the big screen.
On May 5, Mwldan in Cardigan will host a live stream of the Met Opera’s acclaimed production of Eugene Onegin.
Presented in association with the Royal Ballet and Opera, witness the drama unfold on the big screen without leaving West Wales.
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.
Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late.
Tickets are priced at £18 and are available now from www.mwldan.co.uk or by phoning their box office between 12 – 8pm Tue – Sun 01239 621 200.
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