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Wales Online
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Drive-in cinema coming to seven Welsh locations - here's what you can see
Drive-in cinema coming to seven Welsh locations - here's what you can see Classics including Back to the Future and Pretty Woman will be screened What a typical Wonder Cinema open air cinema event looks like Seven areas of Wales will have outdoor and drive-in film events to look forward to over the summer, with a full schedule of events planned. Wonder Cinema has announced it will be hosting events in Blaenavon, Bridgend, Blackwood, Newport, Ebbw Vale, Neath and Bridgend between June and August. Each event in the calendar will either feature an open air experience, or a drive-in experience, with a singing performance, interactive game, or fire performer as part of the event. There will also be food and drink available from local businesses, along with popcorn, candy floss and face painting. Films on the schedule are classics including The Greatest Showman, Mamma Mia, Top Gun, Back to the Future, Pretty Woman, Twin Town, Wicked, Dirty Dancing. There will also be showings of one of the most popular episodes of Only Fools and Horses. Here is a full schedule of the Wonder Cinema events planned and where and when they will be taking place. June 19 Blaenavon Heritage Railway - Mamma Mia drive-in experience and interactive game Article continues below June 20 Blaenavon Heritage Railway - Top Gun drive-in experience and interactive game June 22 Llangewydd Arms, Bridgend - Back to the Future drive-in experience and interactive game June 23 Llangewydd Arms, Bridgend - Pretty Woman drive-in experience and interactive game July 14 Llangewydd Arms, Bridgend - Only Fools and Horses: Miami Twice (part one and two) drive-in experience and interactive game July 15 Llangewydd Arms, Bridgend - Twin Town drive-in experience and interactive game July 17 Blaenavon Heritage Railway - Only Fools and Horses: Miami Twice (part one and two) drive-in experience and interactive game July 18 Blaenavon Heritage Railway - Twin Town drive-in experience and interactive game July 30 Blaenavon Heritage Railway (outdoor cinema) - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone July 31 Blackwood Rugby Club - The Greatest Showman and fire act August 1 Blackwood Rugby Club - Mamma Mia Experience and singing performance August 2 Blackwood Rugby Club - Wicked and singing act August 3 Blackwood Rugby Club - Wallace and Gromit marathon August 9 Dragons RFC (Newport) - Mamma Mia Experience and singing performance August 10 Dragons RFC (Newport) - Dirty Dancing Experience and singing act August 11 Dragons RFC (Newport) - Wicked and singing act August 12 Dragons RFC (Newport) - The Greatest Showman and fire act August 14 Ebbw Vale RFC - Grease Experience and singing performance August 15 Ebbw Vale RFC - Mamma Mia Experience and singing performance August 16 Ebbw Vale RFC - The Greatest Showman Experience and fire act August 17 Ebbw Vale RFC - Wicked and singing act August 18 Neath RFC - Wicked and singing act August 19 Neath RFC - Dirty Dancing Experience and singing act August 20 Neath RFC - The Greatest Showman Experience and fire act August 21 Neath RFC - Mamma Mia Experience and singing act August 28 Llangewydd Arms, Bridgend - Dirty Dancing Experience and singing act August 29 Llangewydd Arms, Bridgend - The Greatest Showman Experience and fire act August 30 Llangewydd Arms, Bridgend - Mamma Mia Experience and singing act August 31 Llangewydd Arms, Bridgend - Wicked and singing act For full ticket information, and to book your place, visit the Wonder Cinema website by clicking here. Article continues below
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
How to Have a Perfect Greek Summer… In Just Three Days
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We're entering the high season of Euro summer, what some people (myself included) would call the best time of the year. I was lucky enough to get an early taste when last month I spent a perfect long weekend in Greece. The second that I stepped onto my hotel balcony and saw the stunning view I had of the Acropolis, I knew I was in love with Athens. This city is home to incredible ancient history, and the juxtaposition of old and new is evident on every street corner. I only had a full three days in Greece, two days in Athens and one in Santorini, but my itinerary was packed, so I left feeling like I had experienced all that the country has to offer. Here, the itinerary: Some people opt for the ferry ride from Athens to Santorini, but it's much easier to hop on a quick 45 minute flight. Emirates and Aegean airlines have recently enhanced their partnership, so if you book your trip together you can enjoy seamless connectivity when flying home from Santorini to Athens to Newark. After an incredible 72 full hours in Greece, I was hardly ready to pack up and go home. Luckily, I was flying Emirates so I knew I would be more than comfortable for my 10 hour journey back to Newark. The most bittersweet way to end this trip? Watching Mamma Mia at 40,000 feet. You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Pierce Brosnan thinks marriage is just 'solving one problem' after another
Pierce Brosnan thinks marriage is just "solving one problem" after another. The 72-year-old actor has been married to Keely Shaye Smith, 61, since 2001, and insisted that they are "blessed to have each other" and "hard work" is the key to their success. He told FoxNewsDigital: "Keely and I love each other and are blessed to have each other as companions in this life. "And we've created a good life for ourselves of hard work and perseverance of life. "You know, it's just solving one problem after the [other], whether it's the washing machine or how far the finances are going to go or what your dreams are. But, ultimately, we just enjoy each other's company enormously." The pair exchanged vows in his native Ireland in August 2001, after they met at a party in 1994 following the death of Pierce's first wife Cassandra Harris in 1991, who died of ovarian cancer just weeks after her 43rd birthday. Pierce adopted Cassandra's children Chris, 52, and Charlotte - who died from the same disease as her mother in 2013 - after their father Dermot Harris passed away in 1986, and the 007 star went on to have Paris, 28, as well as 24-year-old Dylan with Keely. When it comes to the longevity of his marriage to Keely, the Mamma Mia star! explained that his wife had "given him the wings to fly" and focus on his movie career while she stays at home. He said: "She's given me wings to fly and lets me, you know, gallivant around the world here making movies. But we're here, and Hawaii is her home and our home." As Pierce's son Paris begins to follow in his footsteps, The Unholy Trinity actor advised his son to always "know his lines" when he arrives on set. He said: "Paris is now working as an actor. He's doing his first feature. Know your line, be prepared. No one's gonna direct you. You direct yourself!"
What's On
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
6 fantastic things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: June 13 to 15
Another weekend, another curated list for our lovely capital crowd. With summer in full swing, it's all about cool escapes and indoor adventures — from buzzy coffee festivals and must-see musicals to fresh new menus worth booking a table for. Here's what to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Friday, June 13 Indulge in a coffee festival Head over to Crystal Lounge for the Seasonal Sip Collection – a series of coffee-based beverages inspired by the summer season. Sample creamy vanilla cold brews, antioxidant-rich matcha infusions and delicate lattes with pistachio and rose. Offer: A la carte coffee-based beverages Timings: Daily, Monday to Friday, 8am to 12am, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 12am Location: Crystal Lounge, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Contact: ( 0) 2 694 4444 @stregisabudhabi Catch an iconic musical Mamma Mia is here and we can't keep calm. Dazzling audiences on the Etihad Arena stage, Yas Island, the musical is a celebration of ABBA's timeless melodies – loved by everyone from Gen Z to our lovely grandparents, who all know their inescapably infectious pop anthems. Read more here. Offer: Tickets start at Dhs200 Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island Contact: (6 00) 51 1115 @stregisabudhabi Saturday, June 14 Try a new menu La Cava at Rosewood Abu Dhabi is debuting a brand new menu – dishes like chuleton de rubia gallega and La Cava steak tartare to name a few. You can enjoy this menu with La Cava's collection of over 1,000 exceptional wine labels, Abu Dhabi's largest, and a rare cigar selection. Offer: New a la carte menu Timings: Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to 1am Location: La Cava, Rosewood Abu Dhabi Contact: ( 0) 2 813 5520 @rosewoodabudhabi Discover stunning art for less Louvre Abu Dhabi is welcoming visitors for less this summer season. UAE residents can avail a 30% discount on tickets for the summer season when booking online. Valid until September 30. One ticket gives you access to the museum galleries, exhibitions, outdoor plazas underneath the dome, museum café, Fouquet's Abu Dhabi and boutique. Book your spot here. Offer: Residents get 30 per cent off Timings: Until September 30 Location: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island Contact: (600) 565566 @louvreabudhabi Sunday, June 15 Sample the brand new FIX Chocolate flavour The viral Dubai chocolate has a brand new flavour, and it's giving summer in every way possible. Called Time To Mango, it's a mix of mango and passionfruit with a surprise pop of candy, and it's all enclosed in white chocolate. Available exclusively on Deliveroo starting June 16 for Dhs72.25. Limited drops daily at 2pm and 5pm in Dubai and Abu Dhabi . Offer: Dhs72.25 per bar Timings: Daily, 2pm and 5pm Location: Order on Deliveroo Contact: @fixdesertchocolatier Spot the Milky Way UAE residents are in for a treat this summer, as for the next five months, the Milky Way galaxy will be visible in the night sky. Also known as the Galactic River, the galaxy's main arm and core will be visible late at night, with the clearest and highest period for viewing being the months of July and August. As such, the galaxy is visible from May through October, and offers a stunning celestial sight which is as beautiful as it is rare. Find out more here. Images: Getty/Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Abba legend Bjorn teases secret new band project after Voyage success
Turning 80 may slow most people down, but not Bjorn Ulvaeus - as he speaks to the Mirror about ABBA'S new project, while also toasting the continued success of the ABBA Voyage Not many people are seen as innovators when they hit 80. Fewer still can claim the title of musical genius - at any age. But, after helping his band sell more than 400 million records, as he celebrates the third anniversary of the ground breaking ABBA Voyage avatar show, 80-year-old Bjorn Ulvaeus is still seen as both. For this irrepressible man, becoming an octogenarian simply means gathering more wisdom and experience. Excitedly hinting at a new, secret ABBA project, Bjorn tells The Mirror: 'There will be something. It is just not crystalised yet exactly what that is. Something new. Yes, I am 80 - but I wake up curious every morning." Bjorn spoke frankly about his life in music as two of his bandmates, Benny Andersson, 78, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, 79, joined him in the UK to toast the continued success of ABBA Voyage, which has contributed more than £1billion to the UK economy since opening in May, 2022. More than two million fans have enjoyed the 90-minute shows at the immersive ABBA Arena, which features the group - including Agnetha Faltskog, 75 - as lifelike holographic images, churning out hits including Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen and Take A Chance on Me. And, like their 1976 smash hit Money, Money, Money, it is an absolute goldmine. More thrilled by its creative success, Bjorn says: "When I first went to Voyage I saw myself as a young man on stage. But the strangest thing is how emotional it is. "It is amazing how people so quickly forget that they are looking at screens. I was amazed and we had no idea that it would happen. It is almost a spiritual feeling. There is something strange in the room which is amazing.' The digital avatar show is produced by Pophouse Entertainment, a music investment firm and production company founded by Bjorn and Swedish billionaire businessman Conni Jonsson. The company is currently looking to use the same cutting edge Voyage technology to bring other avatar shows to life, including the work of US singer Cyndi Lauper and the flamboyant American rockers Kiss. And Bjorn, who is close friends with Sir Elton John, says other musical avatar extravaganzas are on the horizon. He says: "I like to work. Working is fun. Our company Pophouse Entertainment has happened out of curiosity and wanting to try new things. "I like to create new things like the avatars. The ABBA-tars. It was like a playground and to be able to help other people. I see Pophouse as a creative hub with fun attached to it, so you can do fun things. 'We are working with Cyndi Lauper, she has a very diverse catalogue. We are also working with Kiss. We believe it could be a very interesting avatar experience in the trans Marvel universe. "They wanted cartoons and now they have ascended into the digital world. So that is very exciting for what they stand for. Cyndi is something completely different. "There are lots of things we could do, too. We could work on documentaries, but there is so much else to do like the gaming world - and who knows what happens around the corner? We are at the forefront. I am so grateful." Rumours are already circulating that David Bowie could be brought back to life as an avatar and that The Rolling Stones could soon be launching their own avatar shows. But Bjorn won't name any more names. He says: 'It is very exciting. We are looking for a story to tell. We have not seen anything it is coming. Our show Mamma Mia at the O2 in London took four or five years and Voyage the same, to opening night. These things take time. I want to help people's legacies." Since winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with their breakout hit Waterloo, ABBA have won countless awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 2010. Bjorn says the secret to the Swedish sensations' success is having great songs. 'What advice can I give younger artists other than to write better songs?' he says. 'It is still true. This industry starts with a song. "Whatever it is, it is a song that does it. I say just write a song and record it. If it is good enough then it will work. But you have to be prepared to have people say no to you 10 times, then one will say yes. You have to be prepared to wait and not lose hope. I remember rejection." Growing up in Gothenburg, Sweden, Bjorn says it was The Beatles who inspired him to write, but admits he was always jealous of natural storytellers like The Bee Gees. He says: "I used to listen to The Beatles and that is the reason why Benny and I started writing. Before then, the song writing had been very anonymous, like the people behind Elvis Presley. "The Beatles were a big inspiration and The Beach Boys as well. But during the 1970s I used to envy people who could write commercial pop lyrics like The Bee Gees. I could not write commercial lyrics. Whatever you are doing you have to tell the story." Today, Bjorn says not enough emphasis is put on crafting a song which can go on and help sustain a career for generations. He says: "Once we won Eurovision we could say no to things. During that process we learned. We only wrote like 14 songs a year. "People now say they have written 200 songs a year, but I don't think they have. I would keep 10%. We could go for weeks writing full time and had very little to show for it. "We would spend a long time in the studio and there is a very special satisfaction when you can listen to something and you think 'Yeah, this is just how it should be' It happened many times with ABBA. That is very special. A lot of people walk away thinking it is good enough but it is not. You have to add a few more inches." Bjorn's current project is a secret musical he is writing with the help of AI, which he says helps him to come up with ideas when he gets stuck. And although working with the International Confederation of Songwriters and Composers, which seeks to protect songwriters from having their works copied by AI technology, Bjorn says AI is a tool that should be embraced for the future. He says: "Pop music has always been very tech driven. I remember when Benny and I started writing together, we always wanted the latest thing. You would hear a sound and ask how that was done. "Benny had the first Mini Moog, which was the first synth. When we built our own studio we had digital machines. Tech and music go hand in hand and that is how it continues.' Laughing at how working with AI is faster than writing with human beings like his co-writer Benny, he adds: "It is quicker writing with a machine, as you get an instant reply and it does exactly what you tell it. "AI is fantastic and such a great tool. It can give you ideas to go in various different directions. "There are songwriters using it all around the world as we speak. 'The music industry will come to some sort of agreement with the tech industry to work together, as these AI bots would not exist without the song that we wrote." But Bjorn believes AI should not be feared, as when it comes to writing ABBA hits, he says: "When you prompt AI with ABBA it says 'No, it can't do that.' There is a misconception that AI can write a whole song. It is lousy at that. Thank God it is very bad at lyrics as well, but it can give you ideas.' So, ABBA looks set to be made-up of human members, merely enhanced by innovative technology, for the foreseeable future. Looking back on his extensive back catalogue, he merely smiles and says: "What is the key to longevity? You have to have that curiosity that I talked about and something that drives you. "Once you are a songwriter and have an experience of what it is like and see how people react to something you have written, that never goes away. 'I think you can do that your whole life. I enjoy it just as much today as I did before."
