November Cinema - The Ballad of Wallis Island
Schedule
Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Galtres Centre, Market Place, Easingwold, YO61 3AD York, United Kingdom | York, EN
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🎶 The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) is a quirky British comedy-drama that blends music, romance, and eccentricity into a heartfelt tale. It’s a charming mix of whimsy and emotional depth—like a folk song with a twist.🎤 Plot: Former folk musician Herb McGwyer is hired by an eccentric lottery winner, Charles Heath, to perform a private concert on the remote Wallis Island off the Welsh coast. Herb, now a struggling pop artist, accepts the lavish fee to fund his next album. But things take a turn when his former musical and romantic partner, Nell Mortimer, unexpectedly arrives with her American husband.
🏝️ Setting: The island becomes a stage for unresolved tensions, nostalgia, and unexpected reconnections. Charles, obsessed with the duo’s past, hopes to rekindle their magic—despite being the only audience member.
💔 Themes: The film explores fame, artistic integrity, grief, and the bittersweet nature of reunions. It’s a story about second chances, both in music and in life.
🎬 Cast & Crew: Directed by James Griffiths, written by Tim Key and Tom Basden, and starring Basden, Carey Mulligan, and Tim Key.
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Where is it happening?
The Galtres Centre, Market Place, Easingwold, YO61 3AD York, United Kingdom, York, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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