Open House Bangor Festival is well underway, and so far almost every event has been a sell-out.
Tomorrow (Thursday 21st August) sees the launch of the festival’s mini film festival: four nights of open air classic film screenings in the tranquil setting of Bangor’s beautiful Walled Garden. The four films selected for this year’s festival offer something to tempt the taste buds of most classic movie lovers – Casablanca, Mamma Mia, Some Like it Hot and Pride & Prejudice. The ticket price of just £10 includes a complimentary glass of something appropriate – Gin Sling for Casablanca, Blue Lagoon for Mamma Mia, Manhattan cocktail for Some Like it Hot, and fizz with strawberries for Pride & Prejudice.
“At the moment the forecast looks to be on our side, which is brilliant” says Festival Manager, Alison Gordon, “but we will have waterproof ponchos for everyone, just in case there’s a shower. We’re also encouraging folk to wrap up warm, and bring a blanket with them if they wish. It all adds to the atmosphere. Other than that the dress code is optional – but if people do want to don raincoats and trilby hats, or flares and wedge shoes, or even Marilyn Monroe wigs, well anything goes! And, of course, when it comes to Mamma Mia, singing along isn’t obligatory, but is highly recommended.”
Tickets are still available for all four films, and while paying at the gate is an option, the organisers advise anyone wishing to go to book online now to avoid disappointment.
For tickets and full details go to: www.openhousefestival.com
Open House Festival is a registered charity. Open House Festival Bangor is supported by North Down Borough Council, The Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.