New Dot Cinema celebrates its first re-birthday in style

* Talented young pianist Ben White will play before La La Land is screened at New Dot Cinema tonight.

New Dot Cinema, Llangollen's community cinema, celebrates a year since its relaunch tomorrow (Friday) with a special screening of La La Land - joined by pianist Ben White playing live at the start of the evening,

Over the past year New Dot has brought the magic of the big screen back to the heart of Llangollen, putting on everything from timeless classics to modern blockbusters — all within a stone's throw of home. 

What started as a community idea has blossomed into a genuine local institution, welcoming film lovers of all ages through its doors on a monthly basis.

Tomorrow New Dot says it is delighted to welcome Coleg Cambria music graduate and award-winning musician Ben White who will be playing some beautiful music while you arrive at Llangollen Town Hall, get your drinks, and take your seats.

Ben is a young, local musician who has just completed a Level 3 Diploma in Music at Coleg Cambria, overcoming many obstacles and disabilities, and who recently achieved a Student of the Year award for his dedication and passion in several community music projects, including creating and performing an original Welsh language composition at the National Eisteddfod.

"We couldn't think of a better film to celebrate with than La La Land, and we are honoured to work with Ben who was handpicked by his tutor to play for us and our wonderful audience," said Olivia Brown, New Dot's chairperson. 

"We think this film is perfect for New Dot's first birthday, because the world is quite a dark place at the moment and we wanted to bring some cheery cinematic light, magic and colour for our anniversary screening. 

"The past year has really been a learning curve for our volunteers but our audience has been so supportive and we've loved bringing great films to the town." 

Tickets for tonight's screening of La La Land are, as always, £6. 

And coming up later in the summer is The Life of Chuck on Friday August 28, a story that is told in three parts shown in reverse chronological order, adapted from a Stephen King book of the same name.

This is followed by Rebuilding on Friday September 25, a gentle, moving story of how a man who has lost everything in a forest fire rebuilds his life. 

* Tickets for New Dot's films are available from Ticket Source, the New Dot Cinema website or Porter's Delicatessen in Market St, Llangollen (cash only) and on the door n the night.