Welcome to PONTIO

PONTIO is a new venture to promote and co-ordinate arts events in Bangor. It contains a wide-ranging programme of events hosted by a variety of organisations - the University and the city's independent arts organisations and promoters.

Cabaret Folk Night

 

NEW ROPE STRING BAND

Exuberant theatrics, boundless energy, gorgeous music, all executed with kindness from 4 talented musicians.

 

CALAN

A fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music. Sparkling melodies, foot tapping tunes , reels, jigs and hornpipes before melting into some of the most beautiful and haunting songs…

Tickets available at Cob Records or by phoning the number below

Location 

Powis Hall, Bangor University

Date and Time 

Friday, February 12, 2010 - 19:30

Tickets 

£10

Tickets from 

01248 382141

LES QUATRE CENTS COUPS

1959 • Directed by: Francois Truffaut •

Starring: Jean-Pierre Leaud, Claire Maurier

The semi-autobiographical story of Antoine Doinel, a boy trapped in a life of contemtptuous authority who turns to outward rebellion. Truffaut shows his mastery of the cinema in this, his first full length film. Throughout the film, from the opening sequence through the final, enigmatic still shot, the movie is a masterpiece of both French and world cinema. 

Location 

Main Arts Lecture Theatre, Bangor University

Date and Time 

Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 19:00

Tickets 

£4

Tickets from 

01248 382141

CROESI’R RUBICON

 

A new drama by prolific dramatist and Welsh theatre personality Valmai Jones always promises to be an intriguing and theatrical experience.

Location 

John Phillips, Bangor University

Date and Time 

Friday, February 19, 2010 - 19:30

Tickets 

£8

Tickets from 

01248 382141

Hendre Fable Fest - Family Friendly Story Telling

Last Saturday of half term - fed up with being stuck in the house? Then come to along to this enchanting day!

Come along to the old medieval hall where the welcome is warm, the food good, and the feast of storytelling delightful. Be entranced by giants and princesses, demons and sorcerers, puppets and more!

THE SMALL WORLD COMPANY a colourful theatrical troupe renowned for their fantastic puppets and renditions of old Welsh folk tales. 

CATH ARAN Gwynedd’s own award-winning storyteller 

MICHAEL HARVEY with his own unique style of presenting the famous Mabinogion cycle. A a firm favourite in storytelling festivals all over Britain.

BEN HAGGARTY a performer of international renown.We are privileged to see his unique version of the classic, Beauty and the Beast, with musical accompaniment.

Location 

Hendre, Tal y Bont

Date and Time 

Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 14:30 - 22:30

Tickets 

Full day: £15 Half Day: £10 / Children & OAPs: Full day: £12, Half Day: £8 / Family ticket (2+2) Full £45, Half £35

Tickets from 

Galeri 01286 685222 or www.galericaernarfon.com

 

WHAT IS PONTIO?

A new programme of artistic events at Bangor.

 

Cabaret, rock, classical, blues, drama, jazz, storytelling, art, events.

 

College and local promoters. University and community.

 

PONTIO – bridging over the Bangor Arts

Stop Press

STOP PRESS!!  Ticket now for sale for the foot-tapping folk night at Cabaret Powis at Powis Hall on February 12th. £10/person. Discounts for full tables. Food and drink available. For tickets phone 01248 382141, call at Cob Records, Bangor or book on-line through this site.