Llandovery Cinema is thrilled to present Dan y Wenallt (Under Milk Wood) in Welsh, with English subtitles, as part of its new season of Welsh-language films.

This special screening will take place on Saturday, March 22, at 7 PM, followed by an exclusive Q&A session with the film’s director, Kevin Allen.

Thanks to successful funding from Ffilm Cymru Wales’ Film Exhibitor Fund, Sinema Llanymddyfri – Llandovery Cinema is bringing a rich programme of Welsh-language films, environmental documentaries, and accessible cinema experiences to the local community throughout 2025. This initiative, led by Hybu Llanymddyfri – Llandovery, aims to revitalise the town’s cultural scene, making cinema more inclusive and engaging for all.

This bold and visually striking adaptation of Dylan Thomas’ classic radio play offers a fresh perspective on a beloved work. The film, directed by Kevin Allen, reunites him with Rhys Ifans, over 15 years after their cult classic Twin Town. Ifans stars as both First Voice and Captain Cat, alongside an outstanding ensemble cast including Charlotte Church as Polly Garter.

Adapted into Welsh by T. James Jones, with a screenplay by Murray Lachlan Young, Michael Breen, and Kevin Allen, the film brings Thomas’ dreamlike verse to life in a radically surreal and provocative way. Allen’s vision challenges the idea that poetry should remain solely within the realm of reading, offering a cinematic experience that is powerful, imaginative, and immersive.

Filmed on location in Solva, Pembrokeshire, the film captures the essence of Llareggub, the fictional village at the heart of Thomas’ masterpiece.

“Funny and entertaining, never getting bogged down, this hyperactive, highly coloured adaptation directed by Kevin Allen sees Rhys Ifans step bravely up to the plate for an energetic retelling.”

★★★★ The Guardian About the director: Kevin Allen is a director, screenwriter, producer, actor, pig farmer, and artist.

He spent his teenage years in Loughor and has lived all over the world. After a successful acting career, he made his directorial debut with the BBC Video Diary 'On the March with Bobby's Army'.

He then co-wrote and directed his first of eight feature films, the cult classic 'Twin Town'. After six years of screenwriting and directing in Hollywood, he moved to Ireland, where he farmed pigs and ran the Flat Lake literary & Arts Festival.

Kevin then moved back to Wales to set up Ffatti Ffilms, where he directed 'Y Syrcas' for S4C, followed by a movie version of Dylan Thomas' 'Under Milk Wood'. Through his Mobile Film School, he wrote and directed 'La Cha Cha', a feature film shot entirely on iPhones during lockdown.

📅 Date & Times: Saturday, 22nd March

⏰ 6:30 PM – Doors Open / 7:00 PM – Film Screening / 8:30 PM – Q&A with Director Kevin Allen

📍 Venue: Llandovery Cinema at Rhys Prichard Memorial Hall, 4 Waterloo Street, SA20 0DD

🎟️ Tickets: £5 – Reserve your spot today!

📧 For more information: llandovery.lcasc@gmail.com