Outdoor Cinema
Hot days give way to warm nights – there are few greater pleasures than relaxing with one of your favourite films, but its even more beautiful when its outdoors
The Greatest Showman (Tue 13 Aug)
Mary Poppins Returns (Wed 14 Aug)
Margam Country Park, Neath
Margam’s country park estate sets the scene for an open-air screening of box office sensation The Greatest Showman, a musical inspired by P.T. Barnum’s journey to stardom. If Hugh Jackman isn’t your cup of tea, opt for Emily Blunt’s debut as everyone’s favourite flying nanny in Mary Poppins Returns.
Tickets: from £10. Info: www.adventurecinema.co.uk
Jurassic Park (Wed 14 Aug)
Pembroke Castle
Hold onto your butts – Steven Spielberg’s dino-tastic blockbuster is coming to Pembroke Castle for a special sunset screening. Watch Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill’s visit to an island theme park go terribly wrong when a few ferocious predators break loose.
Tickets: from £11. Info: www.torchtheatre.co.uk
Grease (Wed 21 Aug)
Beauty And The Beast (Thurs 22 Aug)
Bishops Palace, St Davids
St Davids’ medieval cathedral ruins play host to a sunset viewing of two musical classics. Throw on an old leather jacket, grease up that hair and belt out some Greased Lightning, or grab a yellow ball gown if you have one and waltz along to Tale As Old As Time.
Tickets: from £11. Info: www.torchtheatre.co.uk
A Star Is Born (Fri 23 Aug)
The Jungle Book (Sat 24 Aug)
SSE SWALEC, Cardiff
International cricket ground turns al-fresco cinema at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens. Sing along – and probably shed a few tears – to the latest remake of A Star Is Born, or appreciate the bare necessities with Disney classic The Jungle Book.
Tickets: from £10. Info: www.adventurecinema.co.uk
Sister Act (Sun 25 Aug)
Pembrokeshire Wake Park, Narberth
Normally a venue reserved for entertainment of the aqua variety, Pembrokeshire Wake Park is going gospel this summer holiday with an open-air ode to Whoopi Goldberg’s lounge singer turned soulful sister in 90s classic Sister Act.
Tickets: from £11. Info: www.torchtheatre.co.uk
A Star Is Born (Wed 1 Sept)
Oystermouth Castle, Mumbles, Swansea
Located at the top of Mumbles Hill with views overlooking Swansea Bay, another chance to see Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s remake of classic A Star Is Born story in the majestic setting of Oystermouth Castle.
Tickets: £15. Info: www.thelunacinema.com/oystermouth-castle-swansea
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (Fri 13 Sept)
Belle Vue Park, Newport
In celebration of Roald Dahl Day, Newport’s Belle Vue Park plays host to a sunset screening of the Johnny Depp-starring version of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory: a young boy’s visit to the mysteriously wacky Willy Wonka’s world of confectionery.
Tickets: from £8. Info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/momo-events}
Bohemian Rhapsody (Fri 13 Sept)
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (Sat 14 Sept)
Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Sun 15 Sept)
Cardiff Castle
Three evenings of cinema in the grounds of the historic Cardiff Castle. Catch Rami Malek’s Academy Award-winning performance in the Queen biopic, embrace the cheese and sing along to a feelgood Abba musical or sign up to a masterclass in Monty Python’s comedy cult classic.
Tickets: £15.50. Info: www.thelunacinema.com/cardiff-castle
Bohemian Rhapsody (Sat 24 Sept)
The Greatest Showman (Sun 25 Sept)
Barry Island
The Vale Of Glamorgan is treating locals to two free showings this summer at Barry Island beach. Rock out to Queen’s greatest hits in the award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody or sing along with Hugh Jackman and co in fan favourite The Greatest Showman.
Tickets: free. Info: www.visitthevale.com