Chapter Magazine July 2012 by Chapter

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Baffling venue leads Wales’ creative sector [Extract from an interview with Andy Eagle in the iwa news analysis magazine ‘clickonwales’]

Chapter has intrigued, interested and sometimes baffled me over the last 20 years I have been working in Wales. Now in post for close to nine months I can confirm that it is still interesting, intriguing and also sometimes quite baffling. Unique is a word that maybe we overuse in selling ourselves in the arts. In the case of Chapter I believe the term is justified. Forty years ago Chapter grew out of the integrity and dedication of artists and the art in which they believed. It did not come out of a feasibility study or a regeneration project but truly from a grass roots desire to place art at the heart of this part of west Cardiff. Since then Chapter’s community roots have become stronger and more embedded. Today its role and importance is undoubted, to the extent that it could almost be described as part of the establishment — though many a loyal Chapterite would shudder at the suggestion. Yet many challenges remain. As we head into the next 40 years can we do so without the hint of a middle-aged spread? While these are challenging times Wales has not seen the same level of savage cuts in the arts as has been the case over the border. The Welsh Government sees their intrinsic social value to a greater extent than Westminster. Nevertheless the public investment squeeze is on and Chapter needs a robust business base and operational structure so that creativity and artistic risk can be supported and developed further in line with the aspirations of our key public stakeholders and audiences. With a sustainable business base Chapter can thrive and develop enormously in the next few years and the potential is almost limitless. I want Chapter to be recognised internationally as Wales’ leading arts centre where artistic experimentation and boldness are encouraged and where different types of audiences are engaged. Since our redevelopment of our café-bar numbers coming through the doors have at times been overwhelming.

The result is a genuinely inclusive social space that is an artistic opportunity in itself. Mothers and toddlers, knitting circles, youth groups and artists all mingle together. The opportunity and challenge for us is to ensure our visitors engage in the arts programme that we deliver in the building as well as in the wider community through our participation programmes. Core to Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s values is its support for emerging and aspiring Welsh artists, whether they are filmmakers, visual or performance artists. We are building on this through our involvement in the Creative Producer for Dance initiative over the next three years in partnership with Arts Council Wales and the tender-winning Creative Producer Carole Blade. Developing exciting artistic partnerships is one of my key plans for the future. We have over 30 SMEs in the creative industries based in Market House across the road from the main building. Closer ties are being discussed with our resident companies Earthfall, Ffotogallery, Bafta Cymru and the recently housed Theatr Iolo. These partnerships will form the basis of future investment at Chapter. At the same time we must address our environmental responsibilities and provide as much opportunity for the creative sector to expand. After all, this is now recognised as a key economic driver for both the Cardiff and the wider Welsh economy. Our aim is to unlock the potential of the incipient talent that surrounds us and enable it to flourish. Andy Eagle, Director

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Nothing Like Something Happens Anywhere Fri 6 July — Sun 2 September • Gwe 6 Gorffenaf — Sul 2 Medi STAN DENNISTON, GEORGE SHAW, MAAIKE SCHOOREL, UGO RONDINONE, BEN RIVERS, FRANCIS ALŸS AND ANDY HOLDEN Taking its title from a line in Philip Larkin’s ‘I Remember I Remember’ this exhibition explores the meaningfulness of ‘events’ in our lives, as opposed to the unadorned fact of ‘living’. The work explores the nearly imperceptible evolutions in everyday life; the slow history that lies beneath the surface of culture and contrasts with the highpaced changes dominating the surface. The works delve beneath the rapid succession of events on a human scale, to find the slower currents typical of the history of human groups — relating to their environment and the structures that shape societies. The social history described by historian Fernand Braudel as an “anonymous history, working in the depths and most often in silence”. This exhibition has received financial support from the Arts Council of Wales and the Belgian Embassy and is part of the Chapter 40 celebrations.

Tooth&Clawr Tue 31 July • 7pm • Maw 31 Gorff Tooth&Clawr, our regular artist-led reading group hosted by Phil Owen and Kathryn Ashill, is back for another session and this time we will be exploring text in response to the exhibition 'Nothing Like Something Happens Anywhere'. Tooth&Clawr is an artist-led reading group that aims to promote critical engagement with and debate around our exhibition programme, through reading. Texts — theoretical, fictional and tangential — are selected to draw out different aspects of the work on show. For further information on the group, and all of Tooth&Clawr's activity please visit their blog: http://www.toothandclawr.blogspot.com/ £3 (Places are limited to encourage discussion and booking is essential)

Opposite page: Ugo Rondinone, still.life. (cardboard leaning on the wall), 2009. Bronze cast, lead, paint, 110 x 117.5 x 20 cm. Image copyright the artist; courtesy Sadie Coles HQ (top); George Shaw The Age of Bullshit, 2010. Humbrol enamel on board, 56 x 74.5. Image copyright the artist; courtesy Wilkinson Gallery, London (bottom)

Art in the Bar Pete Williams: 3.20m 48.08f 5910s Until Sun 19 August • Tan Sul 19 Awst This exhibition marks the culmination of work which Williams began during a three month residency at Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Initially consisting of drawings, photographs, notes and ideas it has transformed into prints and largescale works produced specifically for Chapter. Utilising traditional methods of printmaking — woodcuts/engraving, lithography and stone — Williams uses print as a vehicle with endless possibilities. Each journey is mapped and logged in the form of a series of drawings and photographs, that ultimately become realised as large woodcut block and prints, displayed here side by side on the Caffi Bar walls. The pace, time and distance is logged, which in turn informs the title of each work. A passion for running is a key inspiration in the work including the views experienced during Williams’ ‘journeys’. Like a form of relaxation, it is a time to gather thoughts and mentally unwind. The pace of running is important — methodical and rhythmical, which is replicated in the working and cutting of the block. Biography Pete Williams (b.1965, London) studied at Cheltenham School of Art & Design and received an MA in Fine Art, Printmaking at Brighton University. He is currently UWIC Associate Lecturer in BA/MA printmaking and the Founder/Director of Print Market Project — a new Sculpture & Printmaking Workshop. Solo exhibitions include Open Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre; RK Burt Gallery, London (2012) and ‘New York Commercial’, Blackburn 20/20 Gallery, New York (2011). Group exhibitions include ‘New Prints’, Autumn International Print Centre, Chelsea, New York and Visual Arts Center at The University of Texas, Austin (2011). Forthcoming group exhibitions include ‘Between Spaces’, Aberystwyth Arts Centre Gallery (2013) and ‘New Works’, RK Burt Gallery, London (2012). Recent commissions include Hapus Ice-Cream Factory, Machen Mountain Sculpture Trail, Wales (2010); KALEID editions Gallery, London; Sydney Nolan Trust, Wales (both 2009). Williams was awarded an international collaborative residency with Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop in New York, including a solo exhibition (2011); Artist in Residence at Aberystwyth Arts Centre (2010) and International Artist in Residence at Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Ireland (2008). www.printmarketproject.com

Gallery open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 12-6pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Sunday 12-8pm. Closed Monday.

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Pete Williams: 3.20m 48.08f 5910s. Installation view at Chapter Bar. Photo: Phil Babot.

Lyrical Diagrams: Book Launch Wed 25 July • 6pm • Mer 25 Gorff Cinema Foyer Author David Greenslade and artist Carolina Vasquez launch their new book Lyrical Diagrams (Shearsman) — with animation, stills, readings and much more. Loaded with engineering drawings and diagrams of every type, Lyrical Diagrams has been described as ‘a genuinely original book that astonishes — read at your peril’. Free

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Experimentica Study Course: An Introduction to Performance Art Wed 12 Sept — Wed 14 Nov • 7-9pm • Mer 12 Medi — Mer 14 Tach Following the success of last year’s course, and as part of this year’s Experimentica 12: UNSEEN, we are offering a ten-week course — on Wednesday evenings plus two Saturday sessions — which gives you the opportunity to study, gain practical experience and discuss the history and contemporary understanding of performance art. ‘Performance art’ as a term describes artworks that range from art actions, experimental performance, installation and live art, as well as dance and theatre. It continues to influence much of contemporary practice at venues like Chapter as well as galleries, museums, festivals and artist-run projects across the world. This course gives a practical and accessible guide to understanding how performance art is made and considered as well as an opportunity to collaborate, whether as audience, artist, writer or organiser. The course was created by Davida Hewlett, who will lead the sessions with invited guest artists. Included in the course is a pass to Experimentica 12: UNSEEN which takes place from Wed 21 — Sun

25 November, and provides a valuable opportunity to see and discuss the work of many artists working in Wales, the UK and internationally. Places on the course are limited and a commitment to attend the whole course is requested. To find out more, please contact experimentica@chapter.org or visit www.chapter.org to book a place. We are also inviting applications for two places subsidised by Experimentica. To apply for a subsidised place, email an application of no more than one side of A4 explaining your interest in and commitment to attending the course to experimentica@chapter.org. The deadline for applications for subsidised places is Fri 20 July and the decision will be made by the end of July. A second-level course will be held between January and March 2013. Details in the September magazine. £75/£50 Supported by the Arts Council of Wales.

Davida Hewlett from ‘Pop Goes East Anglia’ 2002 (site specific pop song and video made for every town in East Anglia referencing Performance Art tradition). Photo: Gillian Wylde

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Christine Kinsey Taith / A Journey Wales/2011/8.44mins.

Wed 25 July • 6.30pm • Mer 25 Gorff Screening in Cinema 2, artist Christine Kinsey’s film is based on the female characters that inhabit her paintings and drawings. They follow the narrative line of a journey that began in her childhood and the layers of influence that have evolved from growing up female in Pont-y-moel, Wales. Christine, a co-founder of Chapter, will be in discussion with freelance workshop leader, director and editor Gilly Adams after the screening. Producer: Michele Ryan. Director: Christine Kinsey. Cinematographer: John Podpadec. Editor/Photography/Sound: Sharron Harris. Performers: Isabella Podpadec, Christine Kinsey. Composer/Voice: Lynne Denman. Musician, bowed Lyre/Voice: Sille Ilves. Documentary film: Sharron Harris. Free Supported by The Arts Council of Wales’ Mainline Production and Development Grant 2010 / 2011. Partner Gallery: Oriel Q, Queens Hall, Narberth, Pembrokeshire. Taith/A Journey is dedicated to Penny Gail Morgan.

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Welsh premiere

Company of Sirens Stitching by Anthony Neilson Wed 4 — Sat 7 July • 8pm • Mer 4 — Sad 7 Gorff “We will fix it, we will mend it” In the light of a pregnancy, a faithless couple pick apart their relationship, stitch by painful stitch. Can it be mended? One of the most controversial and discussed plays of recent years, Stitching is a love story set at the extremes of brutality, banality and tenderness. NB: Contains graphic scenes of sex and violence — not suitable for minors. Directed by Chris Durnall. Designed by Jo Hughes. Cast: Nathan Sussex and Stacey Daly. £12/£10/£8

“Dirty, gritty, human love stitched with a terrible beauty” New York Times “Startlingly rich and challenging, Neilson depicts with aching precision a relationship where love is undermined by distrust” — Time Out “A characteristically brave and brutal offering” The Independent “A deeply mesmerising, if shocking, experience as a couple smashes through taboo after taboo in a harrowing sexual tug of war” — Evening Standard

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SPECIAL EVENT

+Q&A with the author and director Wed 4 July • 7pm • Mer 4 Gorff We are very pleased to welcome Anthony Nielson to Chapter on Wednesday 4 July at 7pm for an in-depth discussion with director Chris Durnall. FREE (book tickets from Box Office)

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Theatre Versus Oppression ‘Til death do us part Sun 24 June + Sun 1 July • 7.30pm Sul 24 Meh + Sul 1 Gorff Theatre Versus Oppression presents an innovative production exploring conflict in relationships. Written and directed by JS Hartley, the play explores domestic abuse and the different perceptions of those involved, based on actual testimonies and interviews, challenging expectations and judgement. The play has been described by audience members as ‘brave and bold work’, ‘an experience unlike any other I have ever had in a theatre’, ‘sensitive, accurate, disturbing and cathartic all at the same time’. With Simon Morgan-Thomas and Andrea Hodges on Sun 24 June. With Paddy Faulkner and Zoe Goodacre on Sun 1 July. £10 (on the door) www.theatreversusoppression.com

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playARK Games Festival Sat 7 July • 1-6pm • Sad 7 Gorff playARK’s unusual games swap the running track for the streets, the baton for the mobile phone and the bike for the space-hopper, making every space in the city a playground. playARK hosts a superabundance of games from around the world — created by some of the most innovative game makers — and suitable for the die-hard street gamer right through to the first timer who just wants to find out what it’s all about. There will also be a number of games that the whole family can play. Festival highlights include some old favourites: Human Bingo, Unparking the Parcel and Search & Replace. Rules of Play (see p20) will also be providing a selection box of board games for you to play when you’re resting.

Renga (Cinema 1) The headline game this year comes from Wall Four, fresh from the SXSW festival, with their amazing mass multiplayer game Renga. Renga is the world’s first 100 player co-operative laser game that interacts directly with the cinema screen. Players must work together towards achieving a collective victory. Definitely not to be missed! FREE (please reserve tickets) playARK is supported by Chapter. www.playARK.co.uk

Photo: Jorge Lizalde

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Witness — Portraits Of Women Who Dance Wed 11 — Sat 14 July • 8pm • Mer 11 — Sad 14 Gorff Your chance to witness three exceptional dancers as they explore the making of their own choreographic portraits. Ino Riga, Eeva-Maria Mutka and Annabeth Berkley generously share their practice and process of who they are and what dance is to them. Witness is a dance film installation that explores selfimage and the body and asks ‘what is performance’ and ‘what is real life’. These unique performances are both elaborate and supremely personal; as idiosyncratic as the women who dance them. Choreographer and director: Jo Fong. Filmmakers and editing: Filipe Alcada and Dawn Collins. £10/£8/£6 Supported by the Arts Council of Wales, Coreo Cymru, NDCWales, Rubicon Dance, Chapter, Community Dance Wales and Big Dance.

“Theatre is a rehearsed life, preplanned, you know your role.” — Ino Riga “Is this dancing?” — Eeva-Maria Mutka “You can’t always say the truth, sometimes you have to pretend.” — Annabeth Berkley

Image: Filipe Alcada

+ Dance Workshop with Jo Fong Sat 14 July • 12-4.30pm • Sad 14 Gorff Suitable for dance professionals, students, teachers and new graduates, this special workshop is a physical exploration and study based on the making of Witness. Jo Fong is an award-winning performer, choreographer, dance artist and theatre practitioner who has worked with many major dance and theatre companies and presented at venues including the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Clore Studio Theatre of the Royal Opera House, the Arnolfini and the Shinjuku Bunka Centre, Tokyo. Jo is currently an associate artist with Coreo Cymru. Participants are encouraged to come with an open mind, physical readiness and a willingness to experiment. All abilities are welcome; for ages 15 years and above. £18 (includes a ticket to any performance of Witness. Please bring a packed lunch for the half hour break)

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CARDIFF COMEDY FESTIVAL www.cardiffcomedy.co.uk

Welsh Unsigned Stand-up Award Mon 2 + Sat 7 + Thu 12 + Sat 14 July • 8pm Llun 2 + Sad 7 + Iau 12 + Sad 14 Gorff The WUSA aims to discover the best up and coming Wales-based comedian. A series of heats have been taking place at Chapter, the last of which hit the stage on Mon 2 + Mon 7 July. The semi-finals on Thu 12 + Sat 14 July will be followed by the grand final at The Glee Club on Mon 23 July. £5 (on the door)

Young Guns Showcase Sun 8 July • 7.15pm • Sul 8 Gorff A Showcase of the best young up and coming talent on the Cardiff comedy circuit. Hailing from Blackwood, Newport, Porthcawl and Cardiff itself, most have emerged from the CCF comedy workshops. Featuring James Dunn, Gabriel Mandal, Luke Smith, Sam Lloyd, Lewis Bowman & The Dirty Green Stuff. £3 (on the door)

Chris Martin + Joel Dommett Tue 10 July • 8pm • Maw 10 Gorff Chris Martin’s debut Edinburgh show was a sellout success in 2011 and The Sunday Times says he’s ‘destined for greatness’. Joel Dommett is the exciting new face of MTV and currently presents their daily news bulletins. He has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News and has numerous acting credits to his name including Skins on E4.

James Redmond, Angela Barnes + Romesh Ranganathan Wed 11 July • 8pm • Mer 11 Gorff James Redmond appeared in Hollyoaks, Casualty and on CD:UK before setting out on a successful stand-up comedy career. Angela Barnes won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2011 and has recently been named as ‘one to watch’ in 2012 by The Times. Romesh Ranganathan exploded on to the comedy scene in 2010, with his dry wit and confident material that mixes social and political commentary with personal anecdotes. £6 (from www.seetickets.co.uk)

Matt Richardson, Ellie Taylor, Paul Sweeney + Eric Lampaert Thu 19 July • 8pm • Iau 19 Gorff Matt Richardson has appeared in the finals of ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ and the ‘Chortle Student Comedy Awards’. His most recent show won Dave’s Leicester Comedy Award for Best New Show in March 2012. Ellie Taylor rose to fame by reaching the semi-final of Show Me The Funny on ITV1, has appeared on 8 Out Of 10 Cats and is the new host of Snog, Marry, Avoid on BBC Three. Paul Sweeney blurs the line between stand-up and rock star with his sharp, self-deprecating and original comic songs. Eric Lampaert comes fresh from supporting Mark Watson on tour and appearing in Ricky Gervais’ Life’s Too Short. £8 (from www.seetickets.co.uk)

£12 (from www.seetickets.co.uk)

Lloyd Langford

Elis James

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Clipbored: The Big Launch Wed 25 July • 8.30pm • Mer 25 Gorff Normally found competing with cute kittens and teenagers trying to sing on a popular video sharing site, Clipbored bring their unique brand of humour to the offline world. Join them for a special night of fine comedy sketches and short films, without the need to huddle around an iPhone. £5 (in Cinema 1)

Edinburgh Preview Lloyd Langford + Elis James Thu 26 July • 8pm • Iau 26 Gorff Lloyd Langford is a Welsh stand-up and writer, described by The Guardian as “one of the sharpest comedic minds on the circuit”. He has provided tour support for Russell Brand, Alan Carr and Rhod Gilbert, featured on various TV and radio shows and is a regular guest and co-presenter on The Rhod Gilbert Show. Elis James starred in ‘Best of the Edinburgh Fest’ at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney Comedy Festivals and is a regular contributor to the Rhod Gilbert show on Radio Wales as caretaker Rex. He also performs as Rex in bi-monthly theatre show ‘The Committee Meeting,’ which he co-writes with fellow Welsh comic Chris Corcoran.

Edinburgh Preview Richard Herring + Catie Wilkins Fri 27 + Sat 28 July • 8pm • Gwe 27 + Sad 28 Gorff As one half of ‘Lee & Herring’, Richard Herring has enjoyed phenomenal cult success as a writer and performer with shows such as Lionel Nimrod’s Inexplicable World, Fist of Fun and This Morning with Richard Not Judy. Recent TV appearances include Genius, Have I Got News For You and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Catie Wilkins took her first solo show to the Camden Fringe in 2010, starred in ITV4’s FHM Stand-Up Hero and was recommended in a list of the ‘Top 10 Comedians To Catch In 2011’ by Dave. £12

“Herring is a superior comedian… hilarious.” The Guardian

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‘Charming, impish...excruciatingly funny’ The Scotsman (Elis James)

Richard Herring

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Sports Play

by Elfriede Jelinek

Thu 19 + Fri 20 July • 7.30pm • Iau 19 + Gwe 20 Gorff London-based performing arts company Just a Must, in partnership with Austrian Cultural Forum London, stages the English language premiere of a play by Nobel Prize winner Elfriede Jelinek. This is a rare opportunity to see Jelinek’s work on stage as part of a UK-wide tour. Sports Play (written in 1998) explores the marketing and sale of the human body and emotions in sport. Jelinek questions contemporary society’s obsession with fitness and body image and rejects the romanticised notion of sport as portrayed in today’s media. She considers sport as a mass phenomenon and as a medium for chauvinism and fanaticism — sport as war. At the same time this is one of her most personal plays in which she styles herself as “Elfie Electra” and mixes anger with self-irony. Jelinek was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2004 for her ‘musical flow of voices and counter-voices in novels and plays that, with extraordinary linguistic zeal, reveal the absurdity of society’s clichés and their subjugating power’. Translated by Penny Black with Karen Jürs-Munby. Directed by Vanda Butkovic. Dramaturgy by Karen Jürs-Munby. Scenography and video by Simon Donger. Costumes by Meni Kourmpeti. Lighting design by Ana Vilar. Produced by Berislav Juraic.

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Kitsch & Sync Collective Private Eye Detective Fri 20 + Sat 21 July • 8pm Gwe 20 + Sad 21 Gorff This curiously quirky dance theatre production parodies the classic detective genre, inspired by vintage and retro fashion trends, film noir and electro swing music. Come dressed as a dapper dan or femme fatale and grab yourself a drink from the bar for this unique cabaretesque performance. Kitsch & Sync is a new dance theatre collective made up of Kylie Ann Smith, Kim Noble and Rosalind Brooks. £10/£8 www.facebook.com/kitschnsynccollective

£12/£10/£8 www.justamust.com www.acflondon.org

Photo: Ben Wyeth

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Bish Bash Bosh The Tin Violin

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Tue 24 July • 8pm • Maw 24 Gorff Alan M. Kent’s award-winning play tells the true story of West African slave Joseph Emidy. Born in Guinea at the height of colonialism, he was captured by the Portugese, then kidnapped by the British Navy, serving as a fiddler during the French wars. Landing at Falmouth in 1800, he was presented with a magical tin violin and went on to become a famous violinist and composer. The Tin Violin is a re-imagining of Joseph’s journey, rich with dialect, dance and decadence. From the oppression of slavery to encounters with mad sailors, the potty queen of Portugal and a chorus of Cornish fishwives; it’s a thoughtful and funny exploration of identity, creativity and belonging. Bish Bash Bosh is a production company specialising in new work that responds to Cornish issues, trends and events.

Fri 31 August • 8pm • Gwe 31 Awst Tom Marshman is mingling with fashionistas. But will his winning smile pull him through? Like most men, Tom has an ambiguous relationship with his legs. So imagine his surprise when he was shortlisted for the Pretty Polly competition, looking for the best legs in the country. Tom has suffered from varicose veins for a number of years but a newly found confidence encouraged him to delve into a world of celebrity, stockings, photo-shoots, beauty pageants and gender misadventures. In this intimate performance, Tom tells a brave story of misfits and transformation, hospital visits and rejuvenation.

Suitable for ages 10+. £12/£10/£8 Supported by Arts Council England and Feast Community Arts.

£10/£8/£6 www.tommarshman.com Supported by Chisenhale Dance Space and developed at BAC and Bristol Old Vic Ferment. Winner of the first Embrace Arts disabled artist’s commission for Hatch, 2011. Developed in residence at the Dartington Space with the support of Dartington Hall Trust. Funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

“A lively, fun and engaging piece of theatre.” — Bristol Culture “Brilliant. Very funny, joyful, touching and inspiring.” — Audience member

20 Music Geek Monthly Thu 26 July + Thu 30 Aug • 8pm Iau 26 Gorff + Iau 30 Awst Sat 14 July + Sat 11 Aug • 3.30pm Sad 14 Gorff + Sad 11 Awst One classic and one brand new album are chosen and discussed in Media Point on the last Thursday of the month, with the associated listening event taking place in the plush surroundings of Cinema 2 on a Saturday. Free www.musicgeekmonthly.tumblr.com

Canton Social Media Surgery Wed 4 July • 5-7pm • Mer 4 Gorff Have you heard of social media but are unsure how it all works? Or how it can benefit you or your group? Come along to the Cwtch area of our Caffi Bar for this relaxed and informal get together. Perfect for beginners, or if you or your community group want to gain more confidence. Free twitter.com/cantonsms

Drones Comedy Club Fri 6 July + Fri 3 + Fri 17 Aug • 8.30pm Gwe 6 Gorff + Gwe 3 + Gwe 17 Awst The very best in new stand-up comedy. £3.50 (on the door)

Boardgaming Sunday Sun 8 July + Sun 12 Aug • 5.30pm Sul 8 Gorff + Sul 12 Awst Join Cardiff’s friendly games shop Rules of Play in our Caffi Bar for this monthly games night. Bring your favourite board games, or just bring yourself and borrow a game from the demo library. Free

Sunday Jazz Sun 15 July + Sun 19 Aug • 9pm Sul 15 Gorff + Sul 19 Awst An evening of melodic acoustic jazz in the Caffi Bar with the Glen Manby Quartet. Free

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REACT in Wales Ideas Lab – Books and Print Mon 9 July • 2-6pm • Llun 9 Gorff REACT is looking to support six ground-breaking collaborations between creative economy partners and academic researchers who want to explore models and new thinking in the fast-moving area of books and prints. Collaborations will be supported for a three-month period to develop new prototypes and services. Visit www.react-hub.org or email Joanna.lansdowne@watershed.co.uk for details.

PechaKucha Night Cardiff Tue 17 July • 6.30pm • Maw 17 Gorff PechaKucha is a worldwide phenomenon, where selected speakers share their knowledge through 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds. It’s a format that creates tempo, story, tension, show and tell. Every event features creatives from areas as diverse as design, architecture, research, science, health, visual and performance arts, literature, music, spoken word, education, business, and more. PechaKucha Night Cardiff is hosted and organised by Mab Jones, and supported by Chapter; Cardiff School of Art & Design, UWIC; Design Wales; Orangutan Studio; Inkling Creative and Culture Colony – Y Wladfa Newydd. PechaKucha Night is trademarked, devised and shared by Klein Dytham architecture. Free (please reserve tickets at Chapter) www.pecha-kucha.org Twitter: @pkn_cardiff

Actorsworkshop Summer Camp Mon 20 — Fri 24 Aug • 10am–1pm Llun 20 — Gwe 24 Awst An exciting week of morning workshops for 6-16 year olds who enjoy acting, singing and dancing. Each workshop is in three age groups 6-8, 9-12, 13-16 and leads to a public performance at the end of the week (Fri 24th at noon) for family and friends. £100/£50 conc. Price includes 2 tickets for the final performance Contact info@actorsworkshop.co.uk to book a place. More details at www.chapter.org

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Edinburgh Preview

Henning Wehn Henning Knows Bestest Sun 22 July • 7.45pm • Sul 22 Gorff The German Comedy Ambassador is a fountain of knowledge; he knows there’s no shortcut to success, hard work will eventually pay off and ‘life’ should mean life. Come along to this preview of Henning’s new Edinburgh Show…. or else. Deutschland über alles! Henning has recently presented ‘Henning Knows Best’ on BBC Radio 2 and a 40 date sell-out tour of ‘No Surrender’. In April, he appeared on ‘The Matt Lucas Awards” BBC1 and filmed ‘Eurogedden’ for transmission prior to Euro 2012. Other recent appearances on TV include ‘QI’ BBC2 and ‘Dave’s One Night Stand’ and on radio BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Unbelievable Truth’, ’The News Quiz’ and ‘Now Show’ and BBC Radio 5 ‘7 Day Sunday’ and ‘Fighting Talk.’ £10

“Side-splittingly funny” The Scotsman “A vulnerable man grappling with a language that isn’t his own” — The Guardian

Behind The Scenes at Chapter: SWICA: Cardiff Carnival 2012 The 23rd Cardiff Carnival moves to the city centre this summer on Sat 4 Aug. Thanks to new sponsor Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire, our capital city’s streets will be transformed into a riot of family entertainment based on flamboyant carnival art, colour and style. Cardiff Carnival 2012 will include a day-long (10am to 4pm) street stage in The Hayes featuring the very best of carnival acts and thrilling, hi-energy street performances including samba drumming, funky street bands and hundreds of colourful costumes and choreographed dancers. The Finale Parade leaves City Hall at 4pm and stops for full-on Street Jam in the High Street from 5pm to 5.15pm.

Take part! Want to join the parade? Come along and take part in three weeks of FREE carnival arts workshops. Contact SWICA for details: www.swica.co.uk, sf@swica.force9.co.uk

Special offer to Chapter-goers from Bluestone Bluestone is a luxury five star short break destination near Narberth in Pembrokeshire. Situated in over 500 acres of spectacular countryside, it has a range of lodges, cottages and apartments, its own spa, restaurants and pubs, and the Blue Lagoon waterpark and Adventure Centre. There’s plenty of free range fun for the whole family. Bluestone is sponsoring the overall Cardiff Carnival 2012 and is offering Chapter-goers the chance to win a short break to celebrate its support for SWICA and Cardiff Carnival 2012. To find out more visit www.bluestonewales.com/SWICA

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Cardiff Carnival 2012 (top), Bluestone National Park Resort (bottom)

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Festival of Failure Sat 28 + Sun 29 July • Sad 28 + Sul 29 Gorff

Join us at The Festival of Failure for a weekend of events and activities celebrating the best at being the worst. From a race to assemble flat pack furniture, a dad’s bad-dancing contest, cake decorating at speed, blindfold make-up and special film screenings, we’ve got loads of activities for families and grown-ups alike. Saturday is our family fun day with a festival marquee on our forecourt including a surprise tombola, community garden fun, and fez making inspired by the one-and-only Tommy Cooper. Sunday takes a more reflective, artist-led look at splendid failure with events including artist-film screenings, performance lectures, a special Club Foot Foot and a Pub Quiz in the cinema foyer that takes a wry look at failed projects and ideas. To be kept up-to-date with the growing programme of activity follow us on Facebook and Twitter. To kick off our event we’re looking for your bad jokes and musical one-hit wonders to be incorporated into the weekend. If you have any suggestions that you’d like to contribute, please send to us via Facebook or Twitter and you might see them appearing in one form or another across the programme. Please remember to keep those jokes family friendly… www.facebook.com/chaptergallery twitter.com/chaptergallery

48 Hour Film Competition Sat 28 + Sun 29 July • Sad 28 + Sul 29 Gorff Taking its lead from the Beckett quote “Ever tried. Ever Failed. No Matter. Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better”, film-maker and Chapter Moviemaker’s host Tom Betts leads a 48 hour film-making competition across the Festival of Failure weekend. Please check our website for more details and how to participate.

Club Foot Foot presents Fail Sat 28 July • 8.15pm • Sad 28 Gorff Club Foot Foot brings you the cream of cinematic art, trash, fantastic crap, forgotten gems, curios and bagpipes for the eyes. As athletic show-offs flex, stretch and adjust their lunchboxes, come join Club Foot Foot in an evening of short films, video and found footage paying tribute to what makes real heroes… soaring ambition, pioneering spirit and complete and utter failure. www.clubfootfoot.com www.caseyraymond.com

Pub Quiz Sun 29 July • 7.30pm • Sul 29 Gorff The pub quiz with a difference. This interactive 5 round Festival of Failure special contains general knowledge questions inspired by the great failures of history. Set up in the cinema foyer with a full wall projection it will include music clips, film clips and still images. A perfect opportunity to test your grey cells and find out about things that never quite made it, didn’t quite work or generally just failed. £1 per person (teams of 5 maximum)

Dark Horse

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Dark Horse Fri 29 June — Thu 5 July Gwe 29 Mehefin — Iau 5 Gorff USA/2011/85min/ctba. Dir: Todd Solondz. With Jordan Gelber, Selma Blair, Christopher Walken, Mia Farrow.

A Fantastic Fear of Everything Fri 29 June — Thu 5 July Gwe 29 Mehefin — Iau 5 Gorff UK/2012/100mins/15. Dir: Crispian Mills, Chris Hopewell. With Simon Pegg, Amara Karan, Paul Freeman.

Todd Solondz (Happiness, Welcome to the Dollhouse) returns to form with this acerbic antiromantic comedy. Twenty-something manchild Abe is at war with himself, living at home with his parents and working for the family firm. Railing against the hypocrisy he sees at the heart of his family while taking no responsibility for his own arrested development, he is swept off his feet by an attractive woman who clearly has problems of her own. Both hilarious and, at times, excruciating, Solondz delivers his trademark ability to punch through social niceties.

Jack is a children’s author turned crime novelist whose detailed research into the lives of Victorian serial killers has left him persecuted by the fear of being murdered and turned him into a paranoid wreck. He’s thrown a lifeline when a mysterious Hollywood executive takes a sudden and inexplicable interest in his script. But what should be his big break rapidly turns into his big breakdown and he’s forced to confront his worst demons; among them his love life, his laundry and the origin of all fear.

The Fairy

Free Men

Fri 29 June — Thu 5 July Gwe 29 Mehefin — Iau 5 Gorff

France/2011/93mins/subtitled/PG. Dir: Bruno Romy. With Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy.

France/2011/99mins/subtitled/12A. Dir: Ismael Ferroukhi. With Tahar Rahim, Lubna Azabal, Michael Lonsdale.

Social misfit Dom works the nightshift in a small hotel near the industrial sea port of Le Havre. One night, a woman called Fiona arrives with no luggage and no shoes and tells Dom she is a fairy, granting him three wishes. It is love at first sight. After making two of his wishes come true, Fiona mysteriously disappears. Searching high and low, heart-broken Dom eventually finds her in the psychiatric hospital where she has been committed. The third feature from anarchic comedy trio Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon and Bruno Romy, The Fairy is a colourful burlesque comedy that succeeds in being both charming and hilarious.

Exploring a fascinating historical moment, this is the little-known true story of Muslim agents who fought for the French Resistance. The film is set in a Paris mosque during the WWII occupation, where false papers were produced enabling hundreds of Jews to evade capture. Initially operating as a wheeler and dealer on the black market, Younge (Tahar Rahim from A Prophet) is recruited by the Secret Services to spy on the mosque. As he spends more time there he comes into the orbit of a deeply charismatic cabaret singer and a mysterious woman who sparks his political awakening.

“Brilliantly bonkers… infectiously funny throughout” — Total Film

The Fairy

A Fantastic Fear of Everything

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Pina (2D) Sun 1 July • Sul 1 Gorff Germany/2011/106mins/subtitled/U. Dir: Wim Wenders.

Screening as part of the Wales Dance Symposium, this featurelength dance film takes you on a sensual, visually stunning journey of discovery, portraying the exhilarating and inimitable art of great German choreographer Pina Bausch. + Footfalls, a short dance film from Striking Attitudes that celebrates the older dancer will be screened before the main feature. Full details at www.chapter.org. + Wales Dance Platform are holding discussions from 11am — 3.30pm. Please check www.chapter.org for more detail.

Chapter MovieMaker Tue 3 July • Maw 3 Gorff Just this once, to make way for our special screening of Woody Allen’s Manhattan at the Angel Hotel, we’re moving our regular showcase for short films by independent filmmakers to Tuesday, same time, same place. For more information, please email moviemaker@chapter.org. FREE (Please reserve tickets in advance.)

Cosmopolis Fri 6 — Thu 12 July • Gwe 6 — Iau 12 Gorff Canada/2012/109mins/15. Dir: David Cronenberg. With Robert Pattinson, Jay Baruchel, Juliette Binoche.

It’s a spring day and young billionaire Eric Packer rides around Manhattan in a stretch limo with two things on his mind: to monitor his cataclysmic bet against the yen and to get a haircut. Waylaid by traffic, violent political protests, celebrity funerals and the collapse of a world economy, his journey is anything but typical. During the course of his odyssey Packer’s paranoia intensifies and he starts piecing together clues about the spectacular wildness unfolding in the world around him as the limo lurches toward an increasingly uncertain future. In a return to the anxiety of a technology-driven modern world, director David Cronenberg delves into the novel by Don DeLillo exploring what happens to people when corporations are more influential than governments.

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Cult Films Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel Fri 6 July • Gwe 6 Gorff USA/2012/95mins/15. Dir: Alex Stapleton. With: Roger Corman, Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino

“King of the B movies”, Roger Corman epitomises American entrepreneurialism and independence. At heart a genteel man who is also responsible for distributing some of the most highbrow European film of the last 40 years, he has a throbbing mischievous vein and a can-do attitude that has enabled him to make some of the most anarchic and exciting movies ever seen. He is directly responsible for nurturing the careers of the raging bulls of the 70s Hollywood independents such as Jack Nicholson, Robert de Niro, Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Johnathon Demme and Peter Fonda. Here they pay tribute to this uncompromising movie mogul and celebrate his warmth, fun and world-changing approach to the industry. Part of Chapter Burger Fest. See page 48.

Woody Allen: A Documentary Sun 8 July, Fri 10 — Thu 16 Aug • Sul 8 Gorff, Gwe 10 — Iau 16 Awst USA/2012/108mins/15. Dir: Robert B Weide. With Penelope Cruz, Sean Penn, Martin Scorcese.

Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen allows his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Robert Weide [Curb Your Enthusiasm] followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create this biography. Beginning with Allen’s childhood, this film chronicles the trajectory and longevity of Allen’s career from teen writer to TV scribe, from standup comedian to award-winning writer-director averaging one film-per-year for more than 40 years. Exploring Allen’s writing habits, directing and relationship with his actors first-hand, interviews with A-listers, writing partners and family and friends provide insight and backstory to the usually inscrutable filmmaker. SPECIAL EVENT At The Angel Hotel

Darkened Rooms Woody Allen’s Manhattan Mon 2 July • Llun 2 Gorff Just in time for US Independence Day, the Darkened Rooms team return to the Angel Hotel for a cinematic celebration of New York, America’s movie capital. In addition to screening Woody Allen’s Manhattan in sparkling high definition, there will be several extra attractions and surprises. Visit www.darkenedrooms.com or follow DarkenedRooms on Twitter / Facebook for more information.

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Bad Film Club: Sharktopus Sun 1 July • Sul 1 Gorff USA/2010/89mins/15. Dir: Declan O’Brien. With Eric Roberts, Karem Bursin, Sara Marakul Lane.

Nicko and Jo bring their irreverent live commentary to one last bad film before a well-deserved summer break. And this is certainly one to get your teeth in to, as a half-shark/half-octopus created for the military (as you do) kicks up a whole lot of terror in Mexico. With all the fake location detail of Shark Attack 3, none of the plot of Megashark vs. Giant Octopus and all the acting skills of Spring Break Shark Attack, how can you possibly say no?

Juan Of The Dead Fri 20 — Thu 26 July • Gwe 20 — Iau 26 Gorff Cuba/2011/92mins/subtitled/15. Dir: Alejandro Brugues. With Alexis Diaz de Villegas, Jorge Molina, Andros Perugorria.

When a zombie epidemic breaks out in Havana, it takes a while for the locals to notice. At first, the living dead stumbling about in raggedy clothes, looking dazed and hungry blend right in with the rest of the citizens of post-revolution Cuba. However, as the social order on the island begins to crumble, two slacker friends, Juan and Lazaro, realise something strange is afoot and there’s money to be made hiring themselves out to people who need to put their beloved ones out of their misery. Taking repeated swipes at Castro’s revolution and finding gags aplenty in the political climate, Brugues film celebrates the endurance and ingenuity of people who have managed to survive on a crumbling island stranded in time and starved of resources.

Prometheus Fri 20 — Thu 26 July • Gwe 20 — Iau 26 Gorff USA/2012/124mins/15. Dir: Ridley Scott. With Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce.

Ridley Scott returns to the genre he helped define with this muchanticipated prequel to Alien. Journeying to one of the most dangerous corners of the universe, a team of scientists follows a clue to the origins of mankind on earth and find far more than they could have hoped, or bargained for. There are some fine performances by an array of talent but Michael Fassbender is maybe the most compelling as an Aryan synthetic with a penchant for Lawrence Of Arabia.

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Iron Sky Fri 27 July — Thu 2 Aug • Gwe 27 Gorff — Iau 2 Awst Finland/2011/93mins/part subtitled/15. Dir: Timo Vuorensola. With Christopher Kirby, Gotz Otto, Julia Dietze.

It’s 2018 and, unknown to the world, in 1945 a group of scientists from the Nazi fortress of New Swabia in the Antarctic escaped to the dark side of the moon. In complete isolation, in a military base known as the ‘Black Sun’, an Armada of Nazi UFOs is being constructed with the intention of returning to Earth to subjugate the population. Panic arises however when a US space shuttle lands and so sets into action mission ‘meteor Blitzkrieg’ and a party of Nazis head for New York — but secret agent Renate has her own plans. Made with the support of a vast internet community, this fulfils all the criteria for an over-the-top, trashy B-movie-cumexploitation film full of cheap thrills.

“Bold, brave and overthe-top with its fearless, irreverence and political satire.” Urban Cinefile

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A Royal Affair Fri 6 — Thu 19 July • Gwe 6 — Iau 19 Gorff Denmark/Germany/2012/138mins/subtitled/15. Dir: Nikolaj Arcel. With Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Folsgaard, Alicia Vikander.

Based on the true story of a scandal at the heart of the Danish royal family in the 18th century, this enjoyable and visually austere drama shows how love can change a country forever. The enigmatic Count Johann Friedrich Struensee is best friend and physician to the Danish King Christian VII, enjoying all the privileges that come with it, including the power of de-facto regent with the ability to push through much needed political reforms. The King is mentally unstable and has spurned his wife Queen Caroline Mathilda, the sister of British King George III. At a time when he is trying to guide the country through a difficult period, he and the Queen fall in love and this puts all his noble endeavours at risk as the public turn against them.

“A voluptuous slice of historical drama that will satisfy period fans and Mikkelsen admirers equally.” Empire

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King Of Devil’s Island

Your Sister’s Sister

Fri 13 — Thu 19 July • Gwe 13 — Iau 19 Gorff

Norway/2012/117mins/subtitled/12A. Dir: Marius Hoist. With Stellan Skarsgård, Bejamin Helstad, Kristoffer Joner.

USA/2011/90mins/15. Dir: Lynn Shelton. With Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass.

This brooding, evocative drama is based on the true story of the infamous Bastøy Boys Home correctional facility in Norway in 1915. It begins with the arrival of seventeen-year-old Erling, a rumoured murderer. He immediately clashes with the island facility’s governor who believes manual labour, rigid discipline, and harsh punishment are the only methods that can turn the boys into honourable members of society. Refusing to accept the constant abuse, Erling slowly rouses the rest of the boys out of their resigned existence, and encourages them to fight to lift their spirits. With strong performances from Stellan Skarsgård as the governer and a cast of emerging young actors, this is a compelling and timely story of defiance after hypocrisy transforms discipline and order into oppression.

Following the success of her award winning film Humpday, Lynn Shelton weaves another compellingly human story. Lost in an emotional funk one year after his brother’s death, Jack takes his best friend Iris up on her offer for a reflective week of solitude at her family’s remote island retreat. Upon arriving at the house, Jack discovers that Iris’ sister Hannah had the same idea. The two spend an awkward evening together, setting in motion an emotionally twisted tale of sisters, brothers and best friends. Shelton once again honestly explores the complexities of interpersonal relationships while gently poking fun at her characters’ predicaments.

“poignant and harrowing” Eye for Film

“A lovely example of what a surefooted filmmaker can achieve with a game and talented cast and a generous, heartfelt story“ — The Guardian

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A Cruel Summer: The Brothers Grimm Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm first published their collection of Children’s and Household Tales in 1812 which was full of the dark European folktales we’ve come to know and love. 200 years on, we’re celebrating with a selection of films inspired, directly or more casually, by their dark places.

Lotte Reiniger: The Fairy Tale Films

The Company of Wolves

Sun 1 + Tue 3 July • Sul 1 + Maw 3 Gorff

Sun 15 + Tue 17 July • Sul 15 + Maw 17 Gorff

Germany/1922-1961/90mins/PG. Dir: Lotte Reiniger.

UK/1984/94mins/18. Dir: Neil Jordan. With Angela Lansbury, David Warner, Stephen Rea.

A collection of enchanting and rare fairy tale and fantasy shorts that date back to the birth of cinema with newly-commissioned scores from composers including Chris Watson, Phillip Jeck and Fennesz. Utilising the expressionist style of silhouette animation, Reiniger is one of the great figures in animated film, claimed by the avantgarde and rediscovered by the art world in the 1970s when she was in her 80s. These are timeless magical tales that have been enjoyed by children for generations.

The Shout Sun 8 + Tue 10 July • Sul 8 + Maw 10 Gorff UK/1976/83mins/15. Dir: Jerry Skolimoswki. With Alan Bates, Susannah York, John Hurt, Tim Curry.

The sun beams down on a village green where people are playing cricket. It is the annual competition between the villagers and members of the local mental hospital. Sitting in the scoring tent are two patients, Crossley and Graves. Crossley tells a terrifying story of how he had supernatural powers that allowed him to kill with his shout. Although Robert dismisses it as an insane fantasy, as the match continues, the proceedings take a decidedly sinister turn. Winner of Grand Prize of the Jury — Cannes Film Festival, 1978.

La Belle et la Bête

Neil Jordan’s fascinating and imaginative interpretation of the timeless classic, ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ and of werewolf fables, adapted by Angela Carter from her own story.

La Belle et la Bête Sun 22 + Tue 24 July • Sul 22 + Maw 24 Gorff France/1946/93mins/PG. Dir: Jean Cocteau. With Jean Marais, Josette Day.

Cocteau takes us into a realm of enchantment where nothing — not even the candelabra or the decorative carvings in the Beast’s castle — is quite what it seems. Belle is feisty and the Beast is at once brutal and gentle, rapacious and vulnerable, shamed and repelled by his own bloodlust.

The City of Lost Children Sun 29 + Tue 31 July • Sul 29 + Maw 31 Gorff France/112mins/1995/15/subtitled. Dir: Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro. With Ron Perlman, Daniel Emilfort, Judith Vittet.

Krank is a foul creature who lords over the inhabitants of a small island, with an emotional being every bit as ugly as his physical appearance. As he can’t dream himself, he has developed a machine that can drain the dreams of others from their heads, and devotes himself to kidnapping children so that he can steal their pleasant dreams.

The Red Shoes

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The Red Shoes

Little Otik

Sun 5 + Tue 7 Aug • Sul 5 + Maw 7 Awst

Sun 19 + Tue 21 Aug • Sul 19 + Maw 21 Awst

UK/1948/136mins/U. Dir: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger. With Anton Walbrook, Moira Shearer.

Czech/2001/132mins/15. Dir: Jan Svankmajer. With Veronia Zilkova, Jan Harti.

Powell and Pressburger’s influential musical tragedy set the stage for the climactic dance ballets that became a staple of the MGM musicals with this glorious take on Hans Christian Anderson’s tragic fairy tale about betrayal, love and art. Vicky is a young ballerina starring in a ballet ‘The Red Shoes’. Like her character, she is irresistibly drawn to dancing. When her life becomes split between her simple human passion and her almost unhealthy devotion to her artistic profession, she is convinced to do just one last performance.

When a childless couple learn that they cannot have children, it causes great distress. To ease his wife’s pain, the man finds a piece of root in the backyard, chops it and varnishes it into the shape of a child. However the woman takes the root as her baby and starts to pretend that it is real.

Billy Liar Sun 12 + Tue 14 Aug • Sul 12 + Maw 14 Awst UK/1963/95mins/PG. Dir: John Schlesinger. With Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles.

Billy Fisher is known to his mates as Billy Liar because of his vivid imagination. This film version of the Keith Waterhouse/Willis Hall stage play ‘visualises’ some of Billy’s more outrageous fabrications as he periodically escapes the drudgery of his job at a funeral parlour by conjuring up impossible adventures, usually involving the conquest of women. In one of her first film roles, Julie Christie plays one of two ‘real’ girls who wish that Billy would come down to earth and pop the question.

Little Otik

Pan’s Labyrinth Sun 26 + Tue 28 Aug • Sul 26 + Maw 28 Awst Spain/2006/119mins/15/subtitled. Dir: Guillermo Del Toro. With Sergi Lopez, Ariadna Gil.

As Ofelia’s bed-ridden mother lies pregnant and immobilised and her high-ranking stepfather remains determined to crush a nearby guerilla uprising, the young girl ventures into an elaborate stone labyrinth presided over by the mythical faun, Pan. Del Toro’s Alice in Wonderland for grown-ups blends the horrors of both reality and fantasy with this extraordinary, spellbinding fable. Told through the eyes of a little girl whose imaginary world is inhabited by nightmarish creatures, Pan’s Labyrinth is a visually imaginative and allegorical take on the fears she faced in Spain during WWII.

Pan’s Labyrinth

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Sports Films Fast Girls

Personal Best

Fri 6 — Thu 12 July • Gwe 6 — Iau 12 Gorff

Fri 20 — Thu 26 July • Gwe 27 — Iau 26 Gorff

UK/2012/91mins/12A. Dir: Regan Hall. With Rupert Graves, Bradley James, Lily James.

Two girls from very different backgrounds gear up for an athletics championship and discover a lot about each other and themselves along the way. Sassy, streetwise Shania initially clashes with determined, middle class Lisa but they soon realise that their rivalry off the track must be overcome for their ambitions to be realised. With strong female characters and a warm beating heart this debut feature from Regan Hall takes us on a timely and inspiring journey into the minds of high powered athletics.

Salute Fri 13 — Thu 19 July • Gwe 13 — Iau 19 Gorff USA/2012/120mins/ctba. Dir: Matt Norman.

This is the tale of three brave athletes Peter Norman, Tommie Smith and John Carols who, in one inflammatory moment of political protest in 1968, made a stand that had socio-political ramifications and destroyed their careers. Tommie Smith won Olympic gold for the USA but this achievement was disregarded by the committee who disciplined him and John Carols for giving the Black Power salute on the winners’ podium at the height of the American Civil Rights conflicts. Australian Peter Norman declared unity with his fellow sportsmen and faced a barrage of negative press on his return, despite achieving the still unbeaten Australian 200m world record. Told by Norman’s nephew who captured their reunion only months before his uncle’s death, this is a story of defiance that deserves to be told as we indulge in the pomp of the international celebrations in London.

Salute

UK/2012/90mins/12A. Dir: Sam Blair.

Filmed over four years this fascinating documentary follows James Ellington, Richard Alleyne and Jeanette Kwayke, three up-andcoming British sprinters on their journey from the grassroots of athletics to the international stage. The film is both a gripping portrait of the athletes in training and competition and a deeply personal account of their lives — revealing victory, defeat, agony, ecstasy and the simple trials of growing up. This is an inspiring but genuine portrait of Britain’s young and a penetrating study of the art of sprinting, peeling back the layers so we can finally understand everything it means to them as they wait on the start-line for the gun to fire.

Town Of Runners Fri 27 July — Thu 2 Aug • Gwe 27 Gorff — Iau 2 Awst UK/Ethiopia/2012/89mins/PG. Dir: Jerry Rothwell. With Hawii Megersa, Alemi Tsegaye, Biruk Fikadu.

Long distance running is a way of life in the Arsi region of Ethiopia. In a country long associated with poverty, famine and war, world-record beating athletes are a great source of pride. Many of the world’s greatest runners hail from Bekoji, a remote town in the southern Highlands. In the Beijing Olympics, runners from Bekoji won all four gold medals in the long distance track events — more medals than most industrial countries. This is the latest feature from award-winning documentary filmmaker Jerry Rothwell (Donor Unknown, Heavy Load). Shot over three years, the film follows the village’s young athletes as they move from school track to national competition and from childhood to adulthood.

Personal Best

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Marina Abramovic, The Artist Is Present

Ai Weiwei, Never Sorry Fri 17 — Thu 23 Aug • Gwe 17 — Iau 23 Awst USA/2012/91mins/15/subtitled. Dir: Alison Klayman. With: Ai Weiwei, Danqing Chen, Ying Gao, Changwei Gu.

Fri 6 — Thu 12 July • Gwe 6 — Iau 12 Gorff USA/2012/106mins/ctba. Dir: Matthew Akers. With Marina Abramovic, James Franco, Ulay.

Seductive, fearless, and outrageous, Marina Abramović has been redefining what art is for nearly 40 years. Using her own body as a vehicle, pushing herself beyond her limits — and at times risking her life in the process — she creates performances that challenge, shock and move. This documentary follows Abramovic as she prepares for what may be the most important moment of her life: a major new retrospective of her work at The Museum of Modern Art. To be given a retrospective at one of the world’s premier museums is the most exhilarating sort of milestone. For Marina, it is far more: it is the chance to finally silence the question she has been hearing for four decades: “But why is this art?”

“an easy way in for viewers unaware of Abramovic’s work, while easily illuminating enough to satisfy her enthusiastic fanbase” Screen International

In recent years artist Ai Weiwei has garnered international attention for his political provocations as much as his ambitious art. This film examines this complex intersection of artistic practice and social activism. Beijing-based journalist Alison Klayman gained unprecedented access to the artist and documented his life during the creation of work for major museums and the famous birds-nest stadium in Beijing including playful intimate exchanges with family members and increasingly public clashes with the Chinese government. A nuanced portrait of both the artist and contemporary China, this film provides an insight into the art world’s most compelling figures.

“an essential portrait of a key contemporary figure” — The Guardian

Come Along Do Post-film discussions in Media Point These in-depth and lively discussions take films as a starting point to explore art and film practice. Come Along Do will discuss Marina Abramovic after the 6.15pm screening of The Artist is Present on Mon 9 July. August’s discussion on Ai Weiwei will take place after the 6pm screening of Never Sorry on Wed 22 Aug. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. £2.50 (tickets for film screenings must be purchased separately)

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Llygaid Sgwâr Gan Philip Wyn Jones Yn Whitechapel, Llundain ym 1888, llofruddiwyd cyfres o ferched ifanc a rhwygo allan eu horganau. Dyna egluro’r llysenw ‘Jack the Ripper’. Dyma sail y nofel, ‘The Lodger’ (Mrs Belloc Downes, 1913) a’r ddrama gyfatebol, ‘Who is He?’ a welwyd gan Alfred Hitchcock. Erbyn iddo weld y ddrama roedd Hitchcock wedi cyfarwyddo dwy ffilm yn yr Almaen i gwmni Gainsborough oedd yng ngofal Michael Balcon ac wedi syrthio dan hud cyfarwyddwyr fel F.W.Murnau (Nosferatu, 1922) a Fritz Lang (Metropolis, 1926) a’u defnydd o onglau camera anghyffredin a goleuo dramatig. Mae eu dylanwad i’w weld yn glir ar The Lodger (1927). Fel prif actor, sef y lletywr, cafodd Hitchcock brif actor Gainsborough, Ivor Novello, oedd eisoes wedi gwneud deg ffilm, yn Lloegr, ar y Cyfandir, ac yn Hollywood — lle’r oedd wedi chwarae’r brif ran yn ffilm D.W.Griffith, The White Rose (1924). Gan fod Novello yn cael ei eilun-addoli gan filoedd, roedd awgrymu mai ef, efallai, oedd Jack the Ripper yn broblem ond roedd cyfarwyddo Hitchcock yn gwneud iddo edrych yn hynod amheus trwy gydol y ffilm! Mae’r ffilm yn gyforiog o driciau dyfeisgar Hitchcock gan gynnwys gosod nenfwd o wydr mewn ystafell er mwyn dangos Novello yn cerdded i fyny ac i lawr mewn cyfyng-gyngor. Mae perthynas yn datblygu rhwng merch y tŷ a Novello, er bod ganddi hi gariad sy’n blismon. Mae’r plismon cenfigennus hwn yn chwilio am Jack the Ripper ac yn penderfynu mai Novello yw’r dihiryn. Diweddglo cyffrous sy’n dilyn. Credai Hitchcock iddo gyflawni cryn gamp ond roedd Balcon wedi’i siomi. Credai nad oedd rhai golygfeydd yn gwneud synnwyr a bod gormod o gardiau teitl yn y ffilm. Cysylltodd ag Ivor Montagu; beirniad, cynhyrchydd a chyfarwyddwr uchel ei barch. Cyfarfu Montagu â Hitchcock a mynnu fod rhai golygfeydd yn cael eu hail-olygu neu eu hail-saethu a bod y 300 o gardiau teitl yn dod i lawr i 80. Yn anfoddog, ond gan wybod nad oedd ganddo ddewis, cytunodd Hitchcock. Roedd Montagu wedi achub y ffilm a gyrfa Hitchcock. Ym 1932 gwnaeth Maurice Elvey fersiwn sain o’r ffilm a Novello yn chwarae’r brif ran eto ac yn cyd-ysgrifennu’r sgript. Yn ôl ym 1918 Elvey oedd cyfarwyddwr yr epig arloesol, The Life Story of David Lloyd George. Dyw The Lodger (1932) ddim o’r un safon ond mae’n ffilm ddigon difyr. Mewn mannau mae’n hynod debyg i ffilm Hitchcock ond mae Novello yn cael arddangos ei ddawn fel cerddor trwy ganu’r piano yn ei lety. Mae’n gwbl amlwg mai ef ei hun sydd wedi cyfansoddi’r darnau hyn ac mae hyd yn oed yn eu canmol yng ngŵydd merch y tŷ! Mae’r plismon yn cael ei bortreadu gan Jack Hawkins ifanc iawn yn ymddangos yn ei ail ffilm. Difyr hefyd yw diweddglo’r ffilm. Nid Novello, fel y prif gymeriad, yw Jack the Ripper ond mae ganddo frawd a Novello sy’n actio hwnnw hefyd, gan roi perfformiad gwirioneddol iasoer. Ar ôl cwblhau’r ffilm hon gwnaeth Novello dair ffilm arall cyn penderfynu, ym 1934, fod yn well ganddo actio o flaen cynulleidfa fyw na chamera a rhoddodd y gorau i’w yrfa fel actor ar y sgrin fawr. Philip Wyn Jones — Golygydd ac adolygydd. philip@philipwyn.wanadoo.co.uk

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The Genius of Hitchcock: The Lodger live from Barbican

Double CL1C card points

Sat 21 July • 7.30pm • Sad 21 Gorff UK/1927/90mins/PG. Dir: Alfred Hitchcock. With Ivor Novello, Marie Ault, Arthur Chesney.

This very special event gives you the chance to see Alfred Hitchcock’s early British masterpiece restored to its former glory by the BFI National Archive and presented with a new score by Nitin Sawhney, performed live by the London Symphony Orchestra and Nitin Sawhney Band. The Lodger is a suspense thriller shot in fog-shrouded London and featuring matinee idol of the day, Ivor Novello, in the title role. Chapter and the CAV Network present a live cinecast that includes a pre-show reel of mini-docs and is followed by a Q&A with Nitin Sawhney which includes a live twitter feed. Nitin Sawhney is an Indian-British musician, producer and composer. His critically acclaimed work combines worldwide influences with elements of jazz and electronica. His nine studio albums have won fifteen major international awards. Join us for a pre-event drink at 7pm in the cinema foyer. The event will finish at approximately 10pm £9.50/£7.50/£6.50 (includes a free drink) A restoration by the BFI National Archive in association with ITV Studios Global Entertainment, Network Releasing and Park Circus Films. Principal restoration funding provided by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and The Film Foundation, and Simon W Hessel. www.bfi.org.uk/hitchcock

The Women On The 6th Floor Fri 3 — Thu 16 Aug • Gwe 3 — Iau 16 Awst France/2010/104mins/12A/subtitled. Dir: Philippe Le Guay. With Fabric Luchini, Sandrine Kiberlain, Natalia Verbeke, Carmen Maura.

Jean-Louis is living a life of hopeless desperation in 1960s Paris with his chilly wife in their cavernous family apartment. One day he finds his life turned upside down when he discovers another, happier world with a group of Spanish maids living upstairs. Diving into their colourful life of warm humour and sensuality, he finds it difficult to go back to the conventional, respectable existence his family cultivated for so long. With lovely performances and a lightness of touch, this is a wonderful gentle comedy about how happiness can be found where you least expect it.

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“Exceedingly delightful, life-affirming French comedy… irresistible entertainment.” Film Journal International

Double CL1C card points

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Where Do We Go Now? Fri 20 — Thu 26 July • Gwe 20 — Iau 26 Gorff Lebanon/France/Italy/Egypt/2011/100mins/subtitled/15. Dir: Nadine Labaki. With Nadine Labaki, Layla Hakim.

Rare indeed is a genuinely funny comedy about the religious divisions in the Middle East, even rarer one with the zest and joyful panache that Nadine Labaki (Caramel) shows here. This entertaining parable is set in a mythical village cut off from the rest of the world, where Christians and Muslims live happily side-by-side. When this harmony is threatened by a variety of outside influences, the women of the village band together to keep their hot-headed men from fighting.

“a thoroughly enjoyable comic fantasy that’s both emotionally engaging and laugh-out-loud funny” — View London

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Fri 27 July — Fri 10 Aug • Gwe 27 Gorff — Fri 10 Awst UK/2012/124mins/12A. Dir: John Madden. With Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson.

When a group of British friends decide to retire to the less expensive and seemingly exotic India they are enticed by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel. Back by popular demand and featuring a star-studded ‘who’s who’ of British talent, this is a charming and enjoyable ride.

“Charming, delightful and amusing — just what you’d expect from the star-studded cast of veterans.” — Empire

Nostalgia For The Light Fri 27 July — Thu 2 Aug • Gwe 27 Gorff — Iau 2 Awst France/2010/90mins/subtitled/ctba. Dir: Patricio Guzman. With: Gaspar Galaz, Lautaro Núñez, Luís Henríquez.

Screened to rapturous critical acclaim at festivals worldwide, this exquisite documentary from Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán (The Battle of Chile, Salvador Allende) explores the Atacama Desert, where 10,000 feet above sea level, astronomers work to observe the stars in a sky so translucent that views extend to the boundaries of our universe. But when eyes - and Guzmán’s camera — are lowered to the ground, this unique place also evidences layers of disturbing human history. It’s so dry that it’s possible to find pre-Colombian mummies, the bodies of 19th century explorers and, most terribly, the remains of political prisoners ‘disappeared’ after Pinochet’s rise to power in 1973. So as astronomers look for gorgeous new vistas in the heavens, women search the earth for signs that their loved ones were dumped in the ground, in an attempt to reclaim their families’ histories and lay ghosts to rest.

“Stunningly beautiful. I don’t know how you can put more into a film, or make one that’s more deeply moving.” Stuart Klawans, The Nation

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Revenge Of The Electric Car

The Descendants

Fri 3 — Thu 9 Aug • Gwe 3 — Iau 9 Awst

Fri 10 — Thu 16 Aug • Gwe 10 — Iau 16 Awst

USA/2011/90mins/ctba. Dir: Chris Paine.

USA/2011/115mins/15. Dir: Alexander Payne. With George Clooney, Judy Greer, Beau Bridges.

When electric cars first appeared on the market in the 1990s, mass production and commercialization was abruptly, and dubiously, shut down; a story told in Chris Paine’s first documentary Who Killed The Electric Car? Just a few short years later, the race is back on to develop an affordable, stylish electric car and win over a sceptical public. Paine’s new film goes behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, the innovative California start-up Tesla Motors and an independent car converter named Greg “Gadget” Abbott to find the story of the global resurgence of electric cars. This new generation of automobile emerges as the future: fast, furious and cleaner than ever.

Killer Joe Fri 3 — Thu 9 Aug • Gwe 3 — Iau 9 Awst USA/2011/103mins/18. Dir: William Friedkin. With Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Gina Gershon.

When 22-year-old Chris is in hock to a drug lord, he needs money quick and stumbles on the scheme of hiring a hit man to dispatch his mother, whose $50,000 life insurance policy is supposed to go to his sister Dottie. Chris has heard of Joe Cooper, a creepy, crazy Dallas cop who moonlights as a contract killer. Although Joe usually demands cash up front, he finds himself willing to bend the rules and takes Chris’ attractive younger sister, Dottie as carnal collateral. A garish, Southwestern Gothic tale, Killer Joe is a shocking, sexy and violent black comedy that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Revenge Of The Electric Car

Having cemented his place as the king of the American indie black comedy with Election, About Schmidt and Sideways, director Alexander Payne moves into more tender terrain with this five times Oscar-nominated tale of a man dealing with his wife’s critical coma. Hawaiian lawyer Matt King has always been the backup parent, so the challenge of shepherding his two wayward daughters — a ten-year-old emotional tornado and a snarky teenage tearaway — is no breeze. In addition, King must come to terms with the secrets his wife may have kept from him. While the subject is serious, the touch is light, and supporting characters offer plenty of space for comedy, from bleak humour to sassy dialogue and even slapstick.

The Hunter Fri 10 — Thu 16 Aug • Gwe 10 — Iau 16 Awst Australia/2012/102mins/15. Dir: Daniel Nettheim. With Willem Dafoe, Sam Neil, Frances O’Connor.

Sent into the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for a tiger thought to be extinct, Martin is a skilled and ruthless mercenary hired by a shadowy biotech company that wants the tiger’s genetic material for cloning. Setting up base camp at a brokendown farmhouse, he poses as a scientist and stays with a family whose father has gone missing. Usually a loner, Martin becomes increasingly close to the family; however, as his attachment to them grows, he is led down a path of unforeseen dangers, complicating his deadly mission. Beautifully shot, Defoe gives an incredible performance in this unpredictable, taut thriller.

The Hunter

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Searching For Sugar Man Fri 17 — Thu 23 Aug • Gwe 17 — Iau 23 Awst USA/2012/85mins/ctba. Dir: Mali Bendjelloul.

What happens when a great artist’s legacy is so mysterious and enigmatic that no one seems to know whether he’s dead or alive? Detroit singer-songwriter Rodriguez released two wonderful albums of profound lyricism in the US in the early 1970s before disappearing from the public eyes amidst dark rumours that he had killed himself on stage. Two fans trace clues around the globe trying to find out what happened to their idol. A film of transcendent beauty, the truth is stranger than his fans, the filmmakers or any of his family believed it could be. This is a chance to rediscover a legend in this awardwinning musical detective story.

“a breakout documentary-one that might also invigorate the impressive back catalogue of a deserving and relatively unknown musical artist” — Boxoffice Magazine

El Bulli: Cooking In Progress Fri 17 — Thu 23 Aug • Gwe 17 — Iau 23 Awst Germany/2012/108mins/ctba /subtitled. Dir: Gereon Wetzel.

For six months of the year, renowned Spanish chef Ferran Adrià closes his restaurant El Bulli and works with his culinary team to prepare the menu for the next season. This is an elegant, detailed study of food as avant-garde art and offers a tasty peek at some of the world’s most innovative and exciting cooking; as Adrià himself puts it, “the more bewilderment, the better!”.

“a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes at the Spanish restaurant hailed as the most influential eatery in the world” LA Times

The Giants Fri 24 — Thu 30 Aug • Gwe 24 — Iau 30 Awst Belgium/2011/84mins/15/subtitled. Dir: Bouli Lanners. With: Paul Bartel, Zacharie Chasseriaud, Marthe Keller.

It’s summertime and Zak and Seth find themselves dead broke and ditched by their absentee mother in the family’s cottage. Just like every holiday, they’ve resigned themselves to another lack-lustre summer but things change this year when they meet Danny, a local boy their age. Combining existential teen angst with sly comedy this is a refreshing coming-of-age story about that strange time when childhood melts away in the summer heat.

“These are hoodies who don’t need hugging, because they have more to teach us than we have to teach them.” London Evening Standard

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In Your Hands

Take This Waltz

Fri 17 — Thu 23 Aug • Gwe 17 — Iau 23 Awst

Fri 24 — Thu 30 Aug • Gwe 24 — Iau 30 Awst

France/2010/90mins/15/subtitled. Dir: Lola Doillon. With Kristin Scott Thomas, Pio Marmai.

USA/2012/116mins/ctba. Dir: Sarah Polley. With Michelle Williams, Luke Kirby, Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman

An act of revenge takes an unexpected turn in this psychological drama from French writer and director Lola Doillon. Anna flees a house on the outskirts of Paris and returns home, careful to tell no one where she’s been or what she’s been doing. The next day, after an ordinary day of work as a hospital obstetrician, Anna stops at a police station and reports that she had been kidnapped by the husband of a former patient. This intense and at times claustrophobic drama explores the way in which their relationship changes over the duration of their time together from contempt to something more complex as Scott Thomas’s arrogant loner comes to appreciate the actions of her guard.

7 Days in Havana

When Margot meets Daniel, their chemistry is intense and immediate. But Margot is happily married to Lou. However, when she learns that Daniel lives across the street, the certainty about her domestic life begins to fall apart. Stealing moments together throughout the Toronto summer, their draw towards each other is heightened by their restraint. Director Polley [Away From Her] paints a swelteringly hot, bright and colourful indie picture as Williams and the rest lead us through the question of what long-term relationships do to love, sex and our images of ourselves.

The Angel’s Share

Fri 24 — Thu 30 Aug • Gwe 24 — Iau 30 Awst

Fri 24 Aug — Thu 6 Sept • Gwe 24 Awst — Iau 6 Medi

Spain/2012/129mins/subtitled/ctba. Dirs: Benicio Del Toro, Pablo Trapero, Juan Carlos Tabio, Laurent Cantet, Julio Madem, Gaspar Noe, Elia Suleiman. With Josh Hutcherson, Emir Kusturica, Daniel Bruhl, Ana De Armas

2012/UK/106mins/15. Dir: Ken Loach. With John Henshaw, Roger Allam, Daniel Portman.

Seven directors offer their own unique visions of contemporary Cuba in this drama of intersecting lives set over the course of seven days. The film focusses on some of the many ways in which people experience this complex and iconic country, including a tourist’s initial impressions of the common struggles, small pleasures experienced by the locals and a religious Yoruba family preparing to make an offering against the intense fervour of an exorcism. Selected for Un Certain Regard at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, this unusual film offers a beautiful glimpse of a country through the eyes of some of the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers.

When ex-offender Robbie holds his new-born son for the first time, he swears that his child will not have the same tragic life that he has led. Escaping a jail sentence by the skin of his teeth, he is given one last chance while serving a community service order. He and his friends visit a whiskey distillery and come to realise that the drinks business might offer them an unlikely chance at redemption.

“Loach at his most playful and invigorating” — The Independent

Please check our website for details of an introduction by Cymru Cuba.

In Your Hands

Take This Waltz

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Le Petit Nicolas Fri 31 Aug — Thu 6 Sept • Gwe 31 Aug — Iau 6 Medi France/2009/91mins/ctba/subtitled. Dir: Laurent Tirard. With Maxime Godart, Valérie Lemercier, Kad Merad.

This dark, slightly absurdist comedy from France topped the French box office in 2009, becoming a local phenomenon. It is narrated by Nicolas, an eight-year-old boy supremely happy with his loving, doting parents and a colourful group of friends. It seems that life couldn’t possibly improve — until Nicolas eavesdrops on his parents and surmises that his mother is pregnant. Horrified, he panics and envisions a scenario where a new baby brother arrives and crowds him out of the house, leaving his parents with no time to care for him. Nicolas and his friends then cook up a series of wild schemes to dispose of the baby.

The Forgiveness of Blood Fri 31 Aug — Thu 6 Sept • Gwe 31 Awst — Iau 6 Medi Albania/2011/109mins/ctba/subtitled. Dir: Joshua Marston. With Tristan Halilaj, Sindi Laçej, Refet Abazi.

The powerful and richly textured second feature from Joshua Marston focuses on an Albanian family caught up in a blood feud. Nik is a carefree teenager in a small town with a crush on the school beauty and ambitions to start his own internet café. His world is suddenly up-ended when his father and uncle become entangled in a land dispute that leaves a fellow villager murdered. According to a centuries-old code of law, this entitles the dead man’s family to take the life of a male from Nik’s family as retribution. His uncle in jail and his father in hiding, Nik is the prime target and confined to the home while his younger sister Rudina is forced to leave school and take over their father’s business. A tense, powerful new film from the director of Maria Full of Grace.

A Simple Life Fri 31 Aug — Thu 6 Sept • Gwe 31 Awst — Iau 6 Medi China/2011/118mins/adv 12. Dir: Ann Hui. With Andy Lau Deannie Yip.

Since her teenage years, Chung Chun-Tao has worked as a servant for the Leung family witnessing every aspect of the family’s life over 60 years of service. One day Roger Leung comes home from work to find that she has suffered a stroke and rushes her to hospital. Finding her a room in a friend’s nursing home, Ah Tao moves in and begins acquainting herself with a new ‘family’: the brisk but fundamentally kindly supervisor Ms Choi and a motley crew of elderly residents. Giving ever more time and attention to Ah Tao’s needs and pleasures, Roger comes to realise how much she means to him.

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Family Features A selection of fabulous, family-friendly films every Saturday at 11am and 3pm. Children under 12-years-old must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Marvel Avengers Assemble [2D]

Top Cat: The Movie

Sat 7 July • Sad 7 Gorff

Fri 27 July — Thu 2 Aug • Gwe 27 Gorff — Iau 2 Awst

USA/2012/143mins/12A. Dir: Joss Wheadon. With Robert Downey Jr, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson.

Mexico/USA/2011/90mins/U. Dir: Alberto Mar. With Jason Harris, Ben Diskin, Melissa Disney, Chris Edgerly.

Earth is under threat from Loki, a demi-god from Asgaard who is looking to enslave humans. Nick Fury enlists superheroes Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye and Thor to save the world. Can they put their egos aside and work together?

Top Cat and the gang face a new police chief, who is not at all happy with the poor Officer Dibble’s performance trying to prevent Top Cat’s scams.

On The Sly Sat 14 July • Sad 14 Gorff France/2011/77mins/U. Dir: Olivier Ringer. With Wynona Ringer.

Recently, in a near-by land, lived an ordinary girl, who was convinced her parents couldn’t see her. To prove she was right, she decided to disappear beginning an extraordinary adventure involving friendly fish, a big beast, advanced survival skills and some magic seeds.

“The film is a charming leap into the mind of a child that offers rewards for kids and adults alike.” — Variety

Beauty and The Beast [2D]

Snow White and the Huntsman Fri 3 — Thu 9 Aug • Gwe 3 — Iau 9 Awst USA/2012/127mins/12A. Dir: Rupert Sanders. With: Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Ian McShane, Nick Frost, Eddie Marsan.

In a twist to the fairy tale, the huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed may ultimately become her protector in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen.

Men In Black 3 [2D] Fri 10 — Thu 16 Aug • Gwe 10 — Iau 16 Awst USA/2012/106mins/PG. Dir: Barry Sonnenfeld. With Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones.

A welcome return to the men in black as Agent J travels in time to MIB’s early years in the 1960s to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history.

Fri 20 — Thu 26 July • Gwe 20 — Iau 26 Gorff USA/1991/84mins/U. Dir: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise. With Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson, Angela Lansbury.

This beautiful classic Disney tale tells of Belle, who offers herself to the Beast so that he will release her father.

Marvel Avengers Assemble

Beauty and The Beast

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Ice Age: Continental Drift

Carry on screaming!

Fri 17 — Thu 23 Aug • Gwe 17 — Iau 23 Awst

Every Friday at 11am, Carry on Screaming allows parents or carers to see a film at Chapter without having to worry about their baby causing a disturbance. Check out the calendar for details of these special screenings, exclusively for people with babies under oneyear-old. Free entry for babies.

USA/2012/94mins/U. Dir: Steve Martino, Michael Thurmeier. With Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Jennifer Lopez.

One of film’s most beloved trios, Manny, Diego, and Sid embark on their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent adrift. Separated from the rest of the herd, they use an iceberg as a makeshift ship, which launches them on an epic seafaring quest. The gang encounter exotic sea creatures, explore a brave new world and battle ruthless pirates.

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax [2D] Fri 24 — Fri 31 Aug • Gwe 24 — Gwe 31 Awst USA/2012/86mins/U. Dir: Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda. With Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron.

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Men In Black 3

Please note that tickets for these screenings are not available online. Sorry, strictly no admittance unless accompanied by a baby!

Pilot Children’s Watershed Throughout July and August we will be trialling the introduction of a 9pm watershed for children under 11 years-old. After 9pm Chapter, particularly the bar, becomes a more adult-focussed environment and much less suitable for younger children. Of course if your child is in a screening, performance, workshop or other event that started before 9pm that’s fine — you just won’t be able to hang around with them in the public spaces when the event ends. Please let us know what you think about this — we’re trying to keep the venue safe and suitable for all our customers but it’s a difficult area and one we’re keen to get right. Email your thoughts to: carol.jones@chapter.org

Ice Age: Continental Drift

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Pina [2D] (U) p26 4.00 Lotte Rainger: Fairy Tale Films (PG) p32 5.00 Theatre Versus Oppression p14 7.30 A Fantastic Fear of Everything (15) p25 6.15 Bad Film Club: UFO: Sharktopus (15) p28 8.00 Dark Horse (ctba) p25 8.30 Dark Horse (ctba) p25 6.00 Free Men (12A) p25 6.15 Welsh Unsigned Stand-up p16 8.00 A Fantastic Fear of Everything (15) p25 8.15 The Fairy (PG) p25 8.30 Lotte Rainger: Fairy Tale Films (PG) p32 2.30 Chapter MovieMaker p26 6.00 A Fantastic Fear of Everything (15) p25 6.00 The Fairy (PG) p25 8.30 Dark Horse (ctba) p25 8.15 Free Men (12A) p25 2.30 The Fairy (PG) p25 6.15 Canton Social Media Surgery p20 5.00 Dark Horse (ctba) p25 6.00 Free Men (12A) p25 8.30 Company of Sirens: Stitching p13 8.00 A Fantastic Fear of Everything (15) p25 8.15 Dark Horse (ctba) p25 2.30+8.15 Free Men (12A) p25 6.15 Company of Sirens: Stitching p13 8.00 A Fantastic Fear of Everything (15) p25 6.00 The Fairy (PG) p25 8.30 Carry On Screaming: Fast Girls (12A) p34 11.00 Cosmopolis (15) p26 6.00 Company of Sirens: Stitching p13 8.00 Nothing Like Marina Abramovic: The Artist… (ctba) p35 2.30 Corman’s World: Exploits of a… (15) p27 8.15 Drones Comedy Club p20 8.30 Something A Royal Affair (15) p30 5.45 Happens Fast Girls (12A) p34 8.30 playARK Games Festival p14 1.00 Marvel’s Avengers Assemble (12A) p44 11.00+3.00 playARK Games Festival p14 1-6.00 Anywhere, Fast Girls (12A) p34 5.45 Marina Abramovic: The Artist… (ctba) p35 6.00 Company of Sirens: Stitching p13 8.00 pp4+5 A Royal Affair (15) p30 7.45 Cosmopolis (15) p26 8.15 Welsh Unsigned Stand-up p16 8.00 Woody Allen: A Documentary (15) p27 3.00 The Shout (15) p32 5.00 Boardgaming Sunday p20 5.30 Fast Girls (12A) p34 5.45 Cosmopolis (15) p26 7.00 Cardiff Comedy Festival p16 7.15 A Royal Affair (15) p30 7.45 A Royal Affair (15) p30 5.30 Marina Abramovic (ctba) + Come Along Do p35 6.15 REACT in Wales: Ideas Lab p20 2-6.00 Come Along Do p35 Fast Girls (12A) p34 8.15 Cosmopolis (15) p26 8.30 The Shout (15) p32 2.30 Cosmopolis (15) p26 6.15 Cardiff Comedy Festival p16 8.00 Fast Girls (12A) p34 6.00 Marina Abramovic: The Artist… (ctba) p35 8.30 A Royal Affair (15) p30 8.15 Marina Abramovic: The Artist… (ctba) p35 2.30 BAFTA in Wales Screening 6.00 Witness p15 8.00 A Royal Affair (15) p30 5.30 Cosmopolis (15) p26 8.30 Cardiff Comedy Festival p16 8.00 Fast Girls (12A) p34 8.15 Fast Girls (12A) p34 6.00 Cosmopolis (15) p26 2.30+6.15 Witness p15 8.00 A Royal Affair (15) p30 8.15 Marina Abramovic: The Artist… (ctba) p35 8.30 Welsh Unsigned Stand-up p16 8.00 Carry On Screaming: King of Devil’s Island (12A) p31 11.00 Salute (ctba) p34 6.00 Witness p15 8.00 A Royal Affair (15) p30 2.30 A Royal Affair (15) p30 8.30 King of Devil’s Island (12A) p31 5.45 Your Sister’s Sister (15) p31 8.15 On the Sly (U) p44 11.00+3.00 Music Geek Monthly p20 3.30 Dance Workshop w. Jo Fong p15 12-4.30 Your Sister’s Sister (15) p31 5.45 A Royal Affair (15) p30 5.30 Witness p15 8.00 King of Devil’s Island (12A) p31 7.45 Salute (ctba) p34 8.15 Welsh Unsigned Stand-up p16 8.00 Salute (ctba) p34 3.00 The Company of Wolves (18) p32 5.00 Sunday Jazz p20 9.00 Your Sister’s Sister (15) p31 5.30 A Royal Affair (15) p30 7.15 King of Devil’s Island (12A) p31 7.30

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Calendar • Calendr July • Gorffennaf 2012 46 Art in the Bar: Pete Williams: 3.20m 48.08f 5910s, pp6+7

mon • llun 16 Your Sister’s Sister (15) p31 6.00 A Royal Affair (15) p30

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5.45 Gallery closed King of Devil’s Island (12A) p31 8.00 Salute (ctba) p34 8.30 Monday tue • maw 17 The Company of Wolves (18) p32 2.30 Your Sister’s Sister (15) p31 6.15 Pecha Kucha p20 6.30 Salute (ctba) p34 8.15 King of Devil’s Island (12A) p31 8.30 wed • mer 18 King of Devil’s Island (12A) p31 2.30+6.00 A Royal Affair (15) p30 5.30 Your Sister’s Sister (15) p31 8.30 Salute (ctba) p34 8.15 thu • iau 19 Your Sister’s Sister (15) p31 2.30+6.00 Salute (ctba) p34 5.45 Sports Play p18 7.30 King of Devil’s Island (12A) p31 8.00 A Royal Affair (15) p30 8.15 Cardiff Comedy Festival p16 8.00 fri • gwe 20 Carry On Screaming: Personal Best (12A) p34 11.00 Where Do We Go Now? (15) p39 2.30 Sports Play p18 7.30 Beauty and the Beast (U) p44 3.00 Personal Best (12A) p34 6.15 Kitsch & Sync Collective p18 8.00 Prometheus [2D] (15) p28 5.45 Juan of the Dead (15) p28 8.15 Where Do We Go Now? (15) p39 8.30 sat • sad 21 Beauty and the Beast (U) p44 11.00+3.00 Where Do We Go Now? (15) p39 3.15 Kitsch & Sync Collective p18 8.00 Special Event: The Lodger (PG) p37 7.30 Prometheus [2D] (15) p28 5.45 Juan of the Dead (15) p28 8.30 sun • sul 22 Where Do We Go Now? (15) p39 5.30 Personal Best (12A) p34 3.00 Henning Wehn p21 7.45 Prometheus [2D] (15) p28 8.00 La Belle et La Bete (PG) p32 5.00 Juan of the Dead (15) p28 7.30 Gallery closed mon • llun 23 Prometheus [2D] (15) p28 6.00 Juan of the Dead (15) p28 6.15 Monday Where Do We Go Now? (15) p39 8.30 Personal Best (12A) p34 8.15 tue • maw 24 Beauty and the Beast (U) p44 11.00 Personal Best (12A) p34 6.00 The Tin Violin p19 8.00 La Belle et La Bete (PG) p32 2.30 Juan of the Dead (15) p28 8.00 Where Do We Go Now? (15) p39 5.45 Prometheus [2D] (15) p28 8.15 wed • mer 25 Beauty and the Beast (U) p44 11.00 Taith: A Journey + Q&A p9 6.30 Lyrical 6.00 Where Do We Go Now? (15) p39 2.30 Juan of the Dead (15) p28 8.45 Diagrams Prometheus [2D) (15) p28 5.30 Book Launch p7 ClipBored: The Big Launch p17 8.30 thu • iau 26 Beauty and the Beast (U) p44 11.00 Juan of the Dead (15) p28 6.00 Lloyd Langford + Elis James p17 8.00 Juan of the Dead (15) p28 2.30 Personal Best (12A) p34 8.15 Music Geek Monthly p20 8.00 Prometheus [2D] (15) p28 5.45 Where Do We Go Now? (15) p39 8.15 fri • gwe 27 Carry On Screaming: The Best Exotic… (12A) p39 11.00 Iron Sky (15) p29 2.30 Richard Herring + Catie Wilkins p17 8.00 Top Cat: The Movie (U) p44 3.00 Nostalgia for the Light (ctba) p39 6.15 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 5.45 Town of Runners (PG) p34 8.15 Iron Sky (15) p29 8.30 sat • sad 28 Top Cat: The Movie (U) p44 11.00+3.00 Town of Runners (PG) p34 6.00 Richard Herring + Catie Wilkins p17 8.00 Festival of Failure Iron Sky (15) p29 6.15 Club Foot Foot: Fail p22 8.15 p22 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 8.30 sun • sul 29 Nostalgia for the Light (ctba) p39 3.00 The City of Lost Children (15) p32 5.00 Festival of Failure Pub Quiz p22 7.30 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 5.15 Nostalgia for the Light (ctba) p39 7.30 Iron Sky (15) p29 8.00 Gallery closed mon • llun 30 Iron Sky (15) p29 6.00 Nostalgia for the Light (ctba) p39 5.45 Monday The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 8.15 Town of Runners (PG) p34 7.45 tue • maw 31 Top Cat: The Movie (U) p44 11.00 Town of Runners (PG) p34 6.15 Tooth & Clawr p5 7.00 The City of Lost Children (15) p32 2.30 Nostalgia for the Light (ctba) p39 8.15 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 6.00 Iron Sky (15) p29 8.30

gallery • oriel

wed • mer 15

tue • maw 14

mon • llun 13

sun • sul 12

sat • sad 11

fri • gwe 10

thu • iau 9

wed • mer 8

tue • maw 7

mon • llun 6

sun • sul 5

sat • sad 4

fri • gwe 3

thu • iau 2

Top Cat: The Movie (U) p44 11.00 Nostalgia for the Light (ctba) p39 6.00 Nothing Like Nostalgia for the Light (ctba) p39 2.30 Town of Runners (PG) p34 8.00 Iron Sky (15) p29 6.00 Something The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 8.15 Happens Top Cat: The Movie (U) p44 11.00 Town of Runners (PG) p34 6.15 Anywhere, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 2.30+6.00 Nostalgia for the Light (ctba) p39 6.15 Iron Sky (15) p29 8.30 pp4+5 Carry On Screaming: The Women… (12A) p38 11.00 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 2.30 Drones Comedy Club p20 8.30 Snow White and the Huntsman (12A) p44 3.00 Killer Joe (18) p40 6.00 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 5.45 Revenge of the Electric Car (ctba) p40 8.15 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 8.30 Snow White and the Huntsman (12A) p44 11.00+3.00 Revenge of the Electric Car (ctba) p40 6.15 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 6.00 Killer Joe (18) p40 8.30 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 8.15 Revenge of the Electric Car (ctba) p40 3.30 The Red Shoes (U) p33 5.00 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 5.30 Killer Joe (18) p40 7.45 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 8.15 Gallery closed The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 6.00 Revenge of the Electric Car (ctba) p40 6.15 Monday The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 8.30 Killer Joe (18) p40 8.15 Snow White and the Huntsman (12A) p44 11.00 Killer Joe (18) p40 6.00 The Red Shoes (U) p33 2.30 Revenge of the Electric Car (ctba) p40 8.15 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 5.45 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 8.30 Snow White and the Huntsman (12A) p44 11.00 BAFTA in Wales Screening 6.00 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 2.30 Killer Joe (18) p40 8.30 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 6.15 Revenge of the Electric Car (ctba) p40 8.30 Snow White and the Huntsman (12A) p44 11.00 Killer Joe (18) p40 2.30+6.00 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A) p39 5.45 Revenge of the Electric Car (ctba) p40 8.15 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 8.30 Carry On Screaming: The Best Exotic… (12A) p39 11.00 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 2.30 Men In Black III [2D] (PG) p44 3.00 The Hunter (15) p40 5.45 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 6.00 Woody Allen: A Documentary (15) p27 8.00 The Descendants (15) p40 8.15 Men In Black III [2D] (PG) p44 11.00+3.00 Music Geek Monthly p20 3.30 The Descendants (15) p40 6.00 Woody Allen: A Documentary (15) p27 5.45 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 8.30 The Hunter (15) p40 8.15 The Descendants (15) p40 3.00 Billy Liar (PG) p33 5.00 Boardgaming Sunday p20 5.30 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 5.30 The Hunter (15) p40 7.15 Woody Allen: A Documentary (15) p27 7.45 Gallery closed The Descendants (15) p40 6.00 Woody Allen: A Documentary (15) p27 6.15 Monday The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 8.30 The Hunter (15) p40 8.45 Men In Black III [2D] (PG) p44 11.00 The Hunter (15) p40 6.15 Billy Liar (PG) p33 2.30 Woody Allen: A Documentary (15) p27 8.30 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 6.00 The Descendants (15) p40 8.15 Men In Black III [2D] (PG) p44 11.00 Woody Allen: A Documentary (15) p27 6.15 Woody Allen: A Documentary (15) p27 2.30 The Hunter (15) p40 8.45 The Descendants (15) p40 6.00 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 8.30

wed • mer 1

cinema 1 • sinema 1 cinema 2 • sinema 2 theatre • theatr

Calendar • Calendr AUGUST • AWST 2012 48 Art in the Bar: Pete Williams: 3.20m 48.08f 5910s, pp6+7

thu • iau 16

fri • gwe 31

thu • iau 30

wed • mer 29

tue • maw 28

mon • llun 27

sun • sul 26

sat • sad 25

fri • gwe 24

thu • iau 23

wed • mer 22

tue • maw 21

mon • llun 20

sun • sul 19

sat • sad 18

fri • gwe 17

Please note: the stated film times represent the start of the adverts and trailers.

Subtitled Screenings. Check website for details.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION. Check website for details.

Men In Black III [2D] (PG) p44 11.00 The Hunter (15) p40 6.15 The Descendants (15) p40 2.30+8.15 Woody Allen: A Documentary (15) p27 8.30 The Women on the 6th Floor (12A) p38 6.00 Carry On Screaming: El Bulli… (ctba) p41 11.00 In Your Hands (15) p42 2.30 Drones Comedy Club p20 8.30 Ice Age: Continental Drift (U) p45 3.00 Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (15) p35 6.15 In Your Hands (15) p42 6.00 El Bulli: Cooking in Progress (ctba) p41 8.15 Searching for Sugar Man (ctba) p41 8.00 Ice Age: Continental Drift (U) p45 11.00+3.00 El Bulli: Cooking in Progress (ctba) p41 6.15 Searching for Sugar Man (ctba) p41 6.00 Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (15) p35 8.30 In Your Hands (15) p42 8.00 Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (15) p35 3.30 Little Otik (15) p33 5.00 Sunday Jazz p20 9.00 In Your Hands (15) p42 5.45 El Bulli: Cooking in Progress (ctba) p41 7.45 Searching for Sugar Man (ctba) p41 7.45 Searching for Sugar Man (ctba) p41 6.15 Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (15) p35 6.00 Actorsworkshop Summer... p20 10-1.00 Gallery closed Monday In Your Hands (15) p42 8.15 El Bulli: Cooking in Progress (ctba) p41 8.00 Ice Age: Continental Drift (U) p45 11.00 El Bulli: Cooking in Progress (ctba) p41 6.15 Actorsworkshop Summer... p20 10-1.00 Little Otik (15) p33 2.30 Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (15) p35 8.30 In Your Hands (15) p42 6.00 Searching for Sugar Man (ctba) p41 8.00 Ice Age: Continental Drift (U) p45 11.00 Ai Weiwei… (15) + Come Along Do p35 6.00 Actorsworkshop Summer... p20 10-1.00 Come Along Do p35 Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (15) p35 2.30 El Bulli: Cooking in Progress (ctba) p41 8.00 Searching for Sugar Man (ctba) p41 6.15 In Your Hands (15) p42 8.15 Ice Age: Continental Drift (U) p45 11.00 El Bulli: Cooking in Progress (ctba) p41 6.15 Actorsworkshop Summer... p20 10-1.00 Searching for Sugar Man (ctba) p41 2.30+8.00 Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (15) p35 8.30 In Your Hands (15) p42 6.00 Carry On Screaming: TBC 11.00 The Angel’s Share (15) p42 2.30 Actorsworkshop Summer... p20 10-1.00 Dr Seuss’ The Lorax [2D] (U) p45 3.00 7 Days in Havana (ctba) p42 5.45 Take This Waltz (ctba) p42 6.00 The Giants (15) p41 8.30 The Angel’s Share (15) p42 8.30 Dr Seuss’ The Lorax [2D] (U) p45 11.00+3.00 The Giants (15) p41 6.15 The Angel’s Share (15) p42 5.45 7 Days in Havana (ctba) p42 8.15 Take This Waltz (ctba) p42 8.00 The Angel’s Share (15) p42 2.30 Pan’s Labyrinth (15) p33 5.00 Take This Waltz (ctba) p42 4.45 The Giants (15) p41 7.30 7 Days in Havana (ctba) p42 7.15 Gallery closed The Angel’s Share (15) p42 6.00 7 Days in Havana (ctba) p42 5.45 Monday Take This Waltz (ctba) p42 8.15 The Giants (15) p41 8.30 Dr Seuss’ The Lorax [2D] (U) p45 11.00 The Giants (15) p41 6.15 Pan’s Labyrinth (15) p33 2.30 7 Days in Havana (ctba) p42 8.15 Take This Waltz (ctba) p42 6.00 The Angel’s Share (15) p42 8.30 Dr Seuss’ The Lorax [2D] (U) p45 11.00 7 Days in Havana (ctba) p42 5.45 7 Days in Havana (ctba) p42 2.30 The Giants (15) p41 8.30 The Angel’s Share (15) p42 6.00 Take This Waltz (ctba) p42 8.15 Dr Seuss’ The Lorax [2D] (U) p45 11.00 The Giants (15) p41 6.15 Music Geek Monthly p20 8.00 Take This Waltz (ctba) p42 2.30+6.00 7 Days in Havana (ctba) p42 8.15 The Angel’s Share (15) p42 8.30 Carry On Screaming: TBC 11.00 Le Petit Nicolas (ctba) p43 2.30 Tom Marshman: Legs 11 p19 8.00 Dr Seuss’ The Lorax [2D] (U) p45 3.00 The Forgiveness of Blood (ctba) p43 6.00 Le Petit Nicolas (ctba) p43 6.15 A Simple Life (adv12) p43 8.15 The Angel’s Share (15) p42 8.30

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Cider & Perry Palooza Thu 12 — Sat 14 July • Iau 12 — Sad 14 Gorff Back once again to grapple with the apple and share the pear. If you fancy a glass of Blaengawney’s Blindfold, Gwynt y Ddraig’s Black Dragon or Palmer’s Rubber Chicken, this is the place to be! We’ve put together a scrumptious, varied selection of craft perry and cider from local Welsh producers, all available from our special festival bar. Full cider and perry list on our website. Bar open: Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12-10.30pm, Mon-Thu 12-11pm, Fri 12pm-12.30am

Festival bar open: Thu 12 July: 5-11pm Fri 13 July: 5pm-12.30am Sat 14 July: 1pm-12am

Eating Green Sat 14 July • 11am–6pm • Sad 14 Gorff

Community Garden Last year’s Eating Green went down a storm and we’re starting to get a sneaking suspicion that you like your food as much as we do. From 11am–6pm you can explore our local food market amongst the veg and flowers in our community garden, grab a delicious Palooza special from the Chapter food stall, oh, and of course the local craft cider and perry will be flowing at our festival bar from 1pm–12am. And as an added extra Green City will be hosting local food and family friendly workshops throughout the day — more details can be found on our website.

Chapter Burger Festival Wed 4 — Sat 7 Jul • 5–9pm • Mer 4 — Sad 7 Gorff

Did you know that the best seller in the Caffi Bar is our mighty homemade Welsh beef burger? To celebrate our star performing patty and to coincide with Independence Day on 4 July, we’re hosting our first Burger Festival! We’re turning the Caffi Bar into an American diner and from 5pm each night you’ll be able to choose from one of our tantalizing classic, gourmet or veggie burgers. Keep an eye on our website for the full festival menu. Please note that our normal café menu will run throughout the festival. Café open: Mon-Sat 8.30am-9pm Sun 9.30am-9pm Breakfast: 9-11.30am (Sun 9.30-11.45am) Lunch: 11.30am-3pm (Sunday lunch served 12-3pm) Main Menu: 12-9pm (Sunday 3-9pm)

+ Children’s Homemade Burger Making Workshop on Wed 4 July from 3–5pm. Aspiring mini-Hestons can get their hands into the mix and make their own homemade burger with one of the Chapter chefs.

Free wireless internet is available in Caffi Bar Chapter.

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How to Book

Ar y ffôn galwch ar 029 2030 4400. Rydym yn derbyn y prif gardiau credyd. Galwch heibio mae’n Swyddfa Docynnau ar agor Llun-Sad 11.00am — 8.30pm; Sul 3.00 — 8.30pm Ar-lein: www.chapter.org Consesiynau: Fyfyrwyr, pobl dros 60 oed, plant, pobl ddi‑waith, pobl anabl, Aelodau a deiliaid Cardiau Chapter. Bydd angen prawf eich bod yn gymwys. Archebion grŵp: prynwch 8 tocyn a chael y 9fed am ddim. Noder • dim ond un gostyngiad a ganiateir ar yr un achlysur • rydym yn croesawu archebu o flaen llaw ond ni allwn gadw tocynnau • mae’n bosib y gwrthodir mynediad i hwyrddyfodiaid

By phone call us on 029 2030 4400. We accept all major credit cards. In person our Box Office is open Mon-Sat 11.00am — 8.30pm; Sun 3.00 — 8.30pm. Online: 24/7 booking at www.chapter.org Concessions: The concessionary rate applies to students, over 60s, children, unemployed, disabled people, MAX card, Chapter Members and Card holders. Proof of concession will be required. Group bookings: Buy 8 tickets and get the 9th free. Please Note • only one discount will be given at any one time • we are happy to take advance bookings but cannot reserve tickets • latecomers may be refused entry

Cinema • Sinema Full • Llawn Concs • Cons Card + Conc • Cerdyn + Cons

Before 5pm • Cyn 5pm £4.00 (£3.50) £3.00 (£2.50) £2.50 (£2.00)

From 5pm • O 5pm ymlaen £7.30 (£6.60) £5.50 (£4.80) £4.50 (£4.00)

Advanced/online prices in brackets. Prisiau ymlaen llaw/ar-lein mewn cromfachau. NB: Advanced = any time before the day of the screening.

Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE Heol y Farchnad, Treganna, Caerdydd, CF5 1QE

029 2030 4400 enquiry@chapter.org • www.chapter.org

Mae Chapter yn gwerthfawrogi’r gefnogaeth a dderbynia gan y canlynol Chapter gratefully acknowledges the support it receives from the following:

Landfill Community Fund Esmée Fairbairn Foundation The Baring Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Foyle Foundation Biffaward Colwinston Charitable Trust Admiral Group plc Foundation for Sport and the Arts Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Community Foundation in Wales The Welsh Broadcasting Trust Richer Sounds Momentum The Henry Moore Foundation

Google Jane Hodge Foundation Simon Gibson Charitable Trust Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen e.V Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust Lloyds TSB Morgan Signs Garrick Charitable Trust Barclays Arts & Business Cymru Singapore International Foundation Barceló Cardiff Angel Hotel Cardiff Airport Wales Arts International

Gibbs Charitable Trust Ceredigion Community Scheme The Steel Charitable Trust Oakdale Trust Nelmes Design The Coutts Charitable Trust Bruce Wake Charity Finnis Scott Foundation Unity Trust Bank Hugh James Contemporary Art Society for Wales The Dot Foundry JVH Gidden & Rees Western Power Distribution HARMAN technology Limited

A’r holl unigolion hynny sydd wedi ein cefnogi’n hael drwy gydol y gwaith ailwampio a thu hwnt And all those individuals who have generously supported us through the redevelopment and beyond

Laguna Health & Spa Follett Trust Arts & Kids Cymru Canton High School Girl’s Reunion Co-operative Group IKEA

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Lleolir Chapter yn Nhreganna, y tu ôl i Cowbridge Road East, rhwng Heol Llandaf a Heol y Farchnad. Mae’n hawdd ein cyrraedd o ganol y ddinas. Ar ôl 6pm mae llefydd parcio ychwanegol ar gael ym maes parcio Gwasanaethau Dysgu Cymunedol Caerdydd sydd yn ymyl maes parcio Chapter. Uchod gwelir meysydd parcio eraill cyfagos. Mae bysus rhif 17, 18 a 33 yn gadael Canol y Ddinas bob pum munud. Ar yr M4 o’r dwyrain: Dewch oddi ar y draffordd ar gyffordd 29 gan ddilyn yr A48; wedi 6 milltir cymerwch y tro bychan i’r chwith ar yr A4119/ Mill Lane; yna’r chwith ar Ffordd Caerdydd; ewch yn eich blaen ar y B4267/Ffordd Llandaf; wedi 300m trowch i’r dde ar Market Place; a’r dde nesaf ar Heol y Farchnad; mae maes parcio Chapter ar y dde. Ar yr M4 o’r gorllewin: Dewch oddi ar y draffordd ar gyffordd 33 a dilynwch yr arwyddion ar gyfer yr A4232; wedi 6.3 milltir dewch oddi ar y ffordd ar Ffordd Lecwydd, tuag at Stadiwm newydd Clwb Pêl-Droed Caerdydd; ewch yn eich blaen ac yna trowch i’r chwith ar Cowbridge Road East; mae Heol y Farchnad ar y dde; mae maes parcio Chapter ar y dde.

Chapter is situated in Canton, behind Cowbridge Road East, between Llandaff Road and Market Road. We are easily accessible from the city centre. Overflow car parking is available after 6pm at Cardiff Community Learning Services adjacent to the car park at Chapter. Alternative nearby car parks are shown above. Number 17, 18 and 33 buses leave every five minutes from the City Centre. From the east on M4: Take exit 29 onto the A48; after 6 miles turn slight left onto A4119/ Mill Lane; then left onto Cardiff Road; continue straight onto B4267/Llandaff Rd; after 300m turn right onto Market Place; take next right onto Market Road; Chapter car park is on the right. From the west on M4: Take exit 33 and follow signs onto A4232; after 6.3 miles exit onto Leckwith Rd, towards the new Cardiff City Stadium; keep straight until turning left onto Cowbridge Road E; Market Rd is on your right; Chapter car park is on the right.

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Mae Chapter yn croesawu ymwelwyr anabl. Os oes gennych unrhyw anghenion mynediad penodol ffoniwch ein swyddfa docynnau ar 029 2030 4400, minicom 029 2031 3430.

Access for all

Chapter welcomes disabled visitors. If you have any specific access requirements or questions please contact our box office on 029 2030 4400, minicom 029 2031 3430.

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