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The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A)

Parent & Baby Screening

,Cinema 3

Old tensions resurface when former bandmates and lovers reunite for a private show on an eccentric millionaire's rural island, in this British comedy with Carey Mulligan. 

Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favourite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together.

His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

Director James Griffiths (Cuban Fury) first made the project as a short,The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island, which won Best Short Film at the 2018 Bafta Awards.

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Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country   United Kingdom
  • Director   James Griffiths
  • Runtime   1hr 39min

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.