International spiritualist medium to appear at rugby club event

A CHARITY evening with an international spiritualist medium is set to take place in Milford Haven later this month, with all proceeds going to Cancer Research Wales.

The event will be held on Friday (Jan 16) at Milford Haven Rugby Club, and will feature a live demonstration by Lee Mills, who is described by organisers as an internationally recognised spiritualist medium.

Organised in support of Cancer Research Wales, the evening aims to raise funds for cancer research carried out in Wales. Organisers have confirmed that all proceeds raised on the night will be donated to the charity.

Doors open at 6:30pm, with the event starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are priced at £12, and the evening is a ticket-only event.

Those wishing to attend are advised to book in advance. Tickets can be available by contacting Sara on 07817 677632.

Organisers said the event offers local residents the chance to enjoy an evening of entertainment while also supporting a Welsh charity dedicated to funding life-saving cancer research.

WITH the Torch Theatre’s popular £5 cinema ticket offer running throughout January and February, Eleanor the Great is a standout screening not to be missed.

The film features a remarkable central performance from June Squibb, who shines as Eleanor Morgenstein, a sharp-witted and spirited 94-year-old whose carefully told story begins to take on a dangerous life of its own.

Eleanor has always prided herself on staying connected to the world around her. Following a devastating loss, she leaves Florida for New York City to live with her daughter and grandson, hoping to rebuild family ties. Instead, she finds herself increasingly isolated and invisible. A chance encounter leads her into a support group where she does not quite belong, and in an unguarded moment she shares a story that unexpectedly draws attention she never intended to seek.

As a young journalism student begins to pursue Eleanor as both a friend and mentor, the consequences of that story grow increasingly complex. When the situation spirals beyond her control, Eleanor is forced to confront the truth — and the cost of the life she has allowed others to believe.

Critics have praised Squibb’s performance. The Guardian described her as giving “an enjoyably twinkly performance,” while Empire Magazine noted: “The plot is predictable and the look unmemorable, but Johansson has nevertheless crafted a pleasingly old-fashioned character piece with just enough bite to balance its emotion.”

In her directorial debut, Scarlett Johansson delicately weaves themes of ageing, family, loss and the blurred line between truth and deceit. What begins as a quiet story of friendship and memory gradually unfolds into a thoughtful and deeply human exploration of identity.

Eleanor the Great will be screened at the Torch Theatre on:

• Friday, January 16 at 5:15pm
• Saturday, January 17 at 4:15pm
• Sunday, January 18 at 7:15pm
• Tuesday, January 20 at 7:45pm

Tickets are priced at £5 as part of the January cinema offer. For more information, visit the Torch Theatre website or contact the Box Office on (01646) 695267.

THIS February half term, the Torch Theatre is inviting young science fans to step into a world of fizz, bang and discovery with a brand-new, action-packed live performance.

The Exciting Science Show promises to amaze and astound children aged four and over, putting the “exciting” firmly back into “science”. Packed with fast-paced demonstrations and fact-filled fun, the show brings learning to life with spectacular experiments performed live on stage.

Audiences can expect everything from a dramatic volcanic eruption to everyday objects transformed into surprising scientific contraptions — including a vacuum cleaner turned missile launcher and a smoke blaster aimed straight at the crowd. With plenty of “wiz, bang, pop… and splurt”, this is a show where standing clear is strongly advised.

Led by a larger-than-life team — Mad Mike, Dangerous Dean, Krazy Kelly and Fabulous Faye — the performance blends theatre and science to spark curiosity and keep young minds fully engaged.

Explaining the characters, Mad Mike said: “I’m the inventor of the group — give me a roll of gaffer tape and a set of pliers and I can turn anything into a science experiment. Dangerous Dean is our crash-test dummy — if there’s something we’re unsure about, Dean tries it first. Kindly Kelly might look friendly, but she’s our master of destruction, and Fabulous Faye knows her facts, knows her science… she’s just fabulous.”

Anwen Francis from the Torch Theatre marketing team added: “We’re delighted to be welcoming this fun-filled science show to the Torch this half term. So many young people enjoy science, especially when they can see real experiments unfolding live on stage. We can’t wait to see what amazing and exciting moments emerge.”

Exciting Science comes to the Torch Theatre on Wednesday, February 18, with performances at 11.30am and 2:00pm. Tickets cost £15.50.

For more information or to book, visit www.torchtheatre.co.uk or contact the Box Office on (01646) 695267.