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Free event: The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A)

Senior Community Screening

,Cinema 2
Carey Mulligan smiles at a man playing a guitar

A comedy from James Griffiths, based on his BAFTA-winning short, where former lovers and bandmates reunite for a private island show hosted by an eccentric lottery winner, reigniting old tensions.

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.

His newly released feature length film has already received similar acclaim, with Tim Key being nominated for a National Film Award for Best Actor, and the film was praised at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country   UK
  • Director   James Griffiths
  • Runtime   1hr 39mins

Ticket prices

Standard
Free to attend, booking required to reserve your free seat.

These accessibility provisions are available for this event.

Audio described

Cinema 2

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.