The Phoenix Ton Pentre
Tuesday: 18:30 - 22:00
Wednesday: 18:30 - 22:00
Thursday: 18:30 - 22:00
Friday: 18:30 - 22:00
Saturday: 18:30 - 22:00
Sunday: -
About The Phoenix Ton Pentre
The Phoenix in Ton Pentre showing movies at 7pm everyday (Closed Sunday) prices below:
£4 Upstairs seating in the circle
£3 Downstairs seating in the stalls
£2 (concessions) O. A. P & Children under 14
The Phoenix Ton Pentre Description
The Phoenix is a community Performance Arts Theatre and Cinema located in Ton Pentre in the Rhondda Valley
The front of the building started life as the Ocean Collieries, Maindy & Eastern Workman’s library and Institute in 1895 and cost £4, 000 to build.
On the ground floor was the newsroom, refreshment room and caretaker’s room. First floor was the library and committee room. In the attic, were two bedrooms and store rooms. In 1904, the Workman’s Hall was attached, providing a stage and hall for concerts and entertainment. ‘Animated pictures’ were started in 1908. The hall was converted to a cinema in 1931 with the installation of the ‘talkie machine’. Due to the local mine closures the hall fell into decline in the 1940’s. It became known as the Ton Pentre Workman’s Hall after WW2.
Films were shown until 1971 when it’s last film was Countess Dracula, starring Ingrid Pitt. After 1971 it became a Bingo hall which continued until 1989 and it was then left derelict until 1991 when it was bought by RCDA. (Rhondda Community Development Association). RCBI Rhondda Community Business Initiative was formed in 1990 and re-opened as Phoenix in 1991. In 1996 it was listed as Grade 2 by Cadw.
Today over a Century later we are still running strong with Spectacular performances from various local theatre groups and local schools use the Theatre as the venue for their productions.
After a small hiatus now in association with FILM HUB WALES and BFI Film Audience Network we are proud to be showing an excellent selection of the biggest and best Hollywood blockbuster movies and along with Independent Cinema’s finest movies a selection of which were produced right here in Wales and across the UK.
We are currently showing movies everyday (Closed Sunday)
Our policy as a community cinema is to provide a comprehensive programme of unusual, modern and challenging films, catering to all ages, including films supported by Film Hub Wales
UNBEATABLE PRICES
£4 Upstairs seating in the circle
£3 Downstairs seating in the stalls
£2 (concessions) O. A. P & Children under 14
Please visit our website for full listings and show times at www. phoenixtonpentre. co. uk
Reviews
2 showings only
Wednesday 11th March - 7pm Thursday 12th March - 2:30pm
... Still the Enemy Within (2014)
'The Enemy Within' is an award winning documentary that gives a unique insight into one of History's most dramatic events: the 1984-85 British Miners' Strike No experts. No Politicians. Thirty years on, this is the raw emotional story of those who drove Britain's longest strike. The film weaves stunningly edited archive footage of the strike and never before seen interviews with the real key players of the strike: the miners themselves, accompanied by a soulful, timely soundtrack. It is ultimately a universal tale of ordinary people standing up for what they believe in. It challenges us to look again at our past.
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Dark Horse
Thursday Feb 27th - 7:10pm as part of a double bill with Today We Live.
Plus a special Q and A following the movie with Jan Vokes who was one of the syndicate featured in the movie.
... Dark Horse (2015)
An inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working men's club who decide to take on the elite 'sport of kings' and breed themselves a racehorse
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Coming soon.
2 showings on Monday 9th March. 2:30pm and 7pm
Today We Live (1937) 23 mins Filmed in Pentre
Thursday February 27th - 6:45pm showing as part of our special double bill event with Dark Horse.
... Today We Live - (part filmed in Pentre) Two case studies highlighting the work of the National Council of Social Service: the conversion of a barn into a village hall in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, and the building of an occupational centre in the depressed mining village of Pentre in the Rhondda Valley, Wales.
Part of a film tour by the National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive promoting 'Picturing Our Past'/'Fframio'n Gorffennol' - a brand new, free e-book on Welsh cinema and TV history, with film extracts.
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Thursday Feb 27th start time 6:45pm
Today We Live (1937) and Dark Horse (2015) Plus a special Q and A session with a member of the syndicate (Jan Vokes) that purchased the horse Dream Alliance featured in Dark Horse that went on to win the Welsh Grand National.
... Today We live 6:45pm (23 mins) Dark Horse 7:10pm (85 mins) Q and A with Jan Vokes 8:40pm
Today We Live - (featuring Pentre) Two case studies highlighting the work of the National Council of Social Service: the conversion of a barn into a village hall in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, and the building of an occupational centre in the depressed mining village of Pentre in the Rhondda Valley, Wales.
Dark Horse - Made in Wales (Bridgend) An inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working men's club in Bridgend who decide to take on the elite 'sport of kings' and breed themselves a racehorse
Part of a film tour by the National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive promoting 'Picturing Our Past'/'Fframio'n Gorffennol' - a brand new, free e-book on Welsh cinema and TV history, with film extracts.
Rhan o daith ffilm gan Archif Sgrin a Sain Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, yn hyrwyddo 'Picturing Our Past'/'Fframio'n Gorffennol' - e-lyfr newydd sbon ar hanes y sinema a theledu yng Nghymru.
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Lots of amazing special event screenings coming up over rest of February and March.
The Wizard of Oz
Friday March 6th - 7pm Thursday March 12th - 7pm
... Are you ready to follow the yellow brick road? The original 1939 classic comes to the Phoenix Ton Pentre for 2 showings only to celebrate 80 years since its release.
Tickets just £2 for children and OAPs. £3 for adults downstairs or £4 for adults upstairs. family ticket downstairs is £8 or £10 upstairs.
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All coming soon.
Dates to be confirmed In the very near future
Thursday Feb 27th start time 6:45pm
Today We Live (1937) and Dark Horse (2015) Plus a special Q and A session with a member of the syndicate (Jan Vokes) that purchased the horse Dream Alliance featured in Dark Horse that went on to win the Welsh Grand National.
... Today We live 6:45pm (23 mins) Dark Horse 7:10pm (85 mins) Q and A with Jan Vokes 8:40pm
Today We Live - (featuring Pentre) Two case studies highlighting the work of the National Council of Social Service: the conversion of a barn into a village hall in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, and the building of an occupational centre in the depressed mining village of Pentre in the Rhondda Valley, Wales.
Dark Horse - Made in Wales (Bridgend) An inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working men's club in Bridgend who decide to take on the elite 'sport of kings' and breed themselves a racehorse
Part of a film tour by the National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive promoting 'Picturing Our Past'/'Fframio'n Gorffennol' - a brand new, free e-book on Welsh cinema and TV history, with film extracts.
Rhan o daith ffilm gan Archif Sgrin a Sain Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, yn hyrwyddo 'Picturing Our Past'/'Fframio'n Gorffennol' - e-lyfr newydd sbon ar hanes y sinema a theledu yng Nghymru.
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Blue Scar (1949) - 2 showings only on Monday 9th March 2:30pm and 7pm.
Directed by Jill Craigie - in a small South Wales coal mining town a young coal miner competes with an Englishman for the love of a young Welsh girl
Supported by Film Hub Wales as part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN). Revisit the past to understand the present. #madeinwales @Filmhubwales and in celebration of International Womens Day 2020 (8th March)
... JILL CRAIGIE was not Britain's first woman film director - there had been several in the silent days, notably Dinah Shurey, while early talkies included films directed by Mary Field, later head of the Children's Film Foundation, and the authoress Elinor Glyn - but Craigie was the first to achieve a combination of critical acclaim, publicity and wide distribution. She was also the first to bring a consciously political and feminist viewpoint to her work. The wife of the politician Michael Foot for the last 50 years, she continued throughout her life to be a champion of left- wing causes and was prominent in the world of politics.
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Last chance to catch the multi award winning movie 1917 this evening at 7pm.
If you've not seen it yet you are missing a real experience.
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Calling all children.
Did you know?
At the Phoenix we not only show amazing films and shows at amazing prices. We also have a large selection of free childrens books.
... Next time your in, feel free to have a look and pick some up. You can also bring your unwanted children books and pass them on so that other children can enjoy the stories you loved but no longer read.
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2 showings only
Wednesday 11th March - 7pm Thursday 12th March - 2:30pm
... Still the Enemy Within (2014)
'The Enemy Within' is an award winning documentary that gives a unique insight into one of History's most dramatic events: the 1984-85 British Miners' Strike No experts. No Politicians. Thirty years on, this is the raw emotional story of those who drove Britain's longest strike. The film weaves stunningly edited archive footage of the strike and never before seen interviews with the real key players of the strike: the miners themselves, accompanied by a soulful, timely soundtrack. It is ultimately a universal tale of ordinary people standing up for what they believe in. It challenges us to look again at our past.
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Your running out of time to catch 1917 😊.
2 more showings left tonight and Thursday at 7pm.
2 showings of 1917 today you lucky people. Showing at 2:30pm and 7pm.
If you havnt seen it yet I would highly recommend it. It really is a special movie.
Tuesday 2x shows 2 30pm and 7pm 1917
Just two of the awards won at the Oscars 7pm monday with subtitle
More about The Phoenix Ton Pentre
Tuesday: 18:30 - 22:00
Wednesday: 18:30 - 22:00
Thursday: 18:30 - 22:00
Friday: 18:30 - 22:00
Saturday: 18:30 - 22:00
Sunday: -