Film Club: The Ballad of Wallis Island

Tuesday 13th January, 8pm

Dir: James Griffiths, UK, 2025, 100 mins

Musician Herb McGwyer made his name in a popular folk duo with former creative and romantic partner Nell Mortimer. Now a struggling solo artist, Herb accepts a lucrative offer from eccentric lottery winner Charles Heath to perform a private gig on a remote island. The appearance fee will fund Herb’s new album. But it turns out Charles-who has very personal reasons for organising the gig-has also invited Nell to play, forcing Herb into an unexpected McGwyer Mortimer reunion. Co-writers and co-stars Tomasden and Tim Key, alongside director James Griffiths, have delivered a winning crowd-pleaser with The Ballad of Wallis Island. With a perfect mix of humour and poignant character work, this film is a total charmer.

Tickets: €7 (+booking fee)