Save the Cinema

Save the Cinema is an upcoming British drama film written by Piers Ashworth and directed by Sara Sugarman, based on the true story of Liz Evans, a hairdresser and leader of a youth theatre in Carmarthen, Wales, who began a campaign in 1993 to save the "Lyric" theatre from closure. The film stars Jonathan Pryce, Samantha Morton, Tom Felton, Adeel Akhtar and Susan Wokoma.[1]

Save the Cinema
Directed bySara Sugarman
Written byPiers Ashworth
Story byLorraine King
Produced by
  • Karl Hall
  • Matt Williams
  • Julia Stuart
Starring
Production
companies
  • Sky
  • FAE Film & Television
  • Gear Films
Distributed bySky Cinema
Release date
  • 14 January 2022 (2022-01-14)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Liz Evans is a hairdresser and leader of a youth theatre in Carmarthen, Wales, who started a campaign in 1993 to save the Lyric theatre from closure. She and a local councilor will enlist the help of Steven Spielberg, securing a special premiere for Jurassic Park.[1]

Cast
  • Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Morgan
  • Samantha Morton as Liz Evans
  • Tom Felton as Richard Goodridge
  • Adeel Akhtar as Tom
  • Susan Wokoma as Dolly
  • Erin Richards as Susan
  • Owain Yeoman as David Evans
  • Rhod Gilbert as Mr. Powell
  • Dora Davis as Carol
  • Leanne Holder as Mourner
  • Joe Hurst as Huw Evans
  • Thaer Al-Shayei as Mr. Hopkins
  • Fflyn Edwards as Wynne Evans
  • Wynne Evans as Him/Her/Themself
  • Harry Luke as Mark Evans
  • Mark Evans as Himself
  • Reegan Davies as Megan
  • Huw Morgan as Police Officer
  • Matthew Lee as Screening Member
  • Mitchell Zhangazha as Judas
  • Mathew Guerin as Bailiff/Screening Member

Production

Filming began in January 2021,[2] under strict health protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming took place throughout Carmarthenshire, Wales. Among the locations were the Lyric theatre, the Ammanford town hall, and the towns of Laugharne and Llandeilo.[3]

Release

Save the Cinema is scheduled to be released on 14 January 2022.[3]

References
  1. Dalton, Ben (January 22, 2021). "Jonathan Pryce, Samantha Morton, Tom Felton to lead Sara Sugarman's 'Save The Cinema' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  2. Harries, Robert (25 January 2021). "Stars of Harry Potter and The Pembrokeshire Murders are making a film in Wales". Wales Online. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. "Hollywood's Jurassic Park premiere in Carmarthen set for movie". BBC News. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
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