GFS: The Ballad of Wallis Island

We’re delighted to welcome Galway Film Society to Galway Arts Centre | Nuns Island Theatre, for an 8 week consecutive run.

Screening times this week are Sunday 8pm, Monday 6:30pm

Please contact GFS if you have any booking-related questions by emailing gfsoc4@gmail.com or via their social media platforms.

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows folk musician Herb McGwyer, who made his name in a duo with former creative and romantic partner Nell Mortimer. Now a struggling solo artist, Herb accepts a lucrative offer from eccentric lottery winner Charles Heath to perform a private gig on a remote island. But Charles has also invited Nell to play -forcing Herb into an unexpected reunion.

Duration: 100 minutes

English language.

“★★★★ It’s a love story and a bromance elevated by the actors’ superb comic timing and a sense of wonder.” – Anthony Cecil, The Arts Desk

“The Ballad of Wallis Island is the best kind of crowd-pleaser: disarming, joyful and full of compassion for its oddball characters.” – Tomris Laffly, Variety

“★★★★ Warm, perceptive and quietly life-affirming… a big-hearted, consoling hug of a movie.” – Ian Freer, Empire Magazine

Please note that GFS is required to apply a commission on all tickets purchased by card to cover the transaction fees charged by the sales platform. However, tickets purchased with cash at the venue are not subject to this commission. Tickets paid by card at the venue will still incur the applicable fee.

Accessibility & Assistance
When booking your tickets, please let us know of any special requirements so we can make your visit as enjoyable as possible. If you book online, phone +353 (0) 91 565 886 or email nunsisland@galwayartscentre.ie to let us know of any special requirements.