SOL CINEMA, the award winning mobile movie theatre, will perform in Colwyn Bay on Saturday for the unveiling of a statue honouring Monty Python’s Terry Jones.
Sol Cinema has been hired to show exclusive films made by Terry who died in 2020, alongside other behind the scene films from his Monty Python days.
The statue of Terry Jones, is depicted as the Nude Organist from Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Following games on the beach and short films the statue will be unveiled on the seafront of his home town of Colwyn Bay.
The unique Sol Cinema has been hired by the surviving Pythons Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam to showcase comedy films featuring Terry Jones.
Co-founder of Sol Cinema Paul O’Connor from Swansea said: “We are honoured that the titans of comedy have chosen our mobile picture house.
“Monty Python influenced the construction of the Sol Cinema, with our flying cherubs, doric pillars, plush seating, surround sound and performing usherettes.”
“We are especially happy to have the bums of Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and other comedy giants parking themselves in our little cinema.
“We are intrigued to know what the Monty Pythons will be of our plush mobile cinema which was converted from a 50 year old caravan. We have toured all over the UK and EU since 2010.”
Other celebrities who have visited the Sol Cinema include the Welsh Rugby squad, Suggs and his band Madness, DJ Don Letts amongst others. Over 16 years he diminutive cinema has entertained more than 100,000 people at music and film festivals and community events.
Organiser of the Statue is Sally Jones, daughter of Terry said: “We are delighted to announce that Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam will be joining us for the day and will be on hand to conduct a suitably anarchic unveiling of the statue.
“The event kicks off at midday, with marauding Vikings, Knights and their coconut-clopping Squires, a recreation of the ‘Spam Cafe’ set, and even a ‘Silly Olympics’ for fans to compete in.
“Visitors are encouraged to dress as anything Terry or Python, with official merch, donated by Monty Python themselves, for the most imaginative costumes”
Popcorn dealer and architect of the Sol Cinema Jo Furlong stated: “Sol Cinema has performed in fields, factories, schools, city centres, on a farm and even in a Zoo.
“Being mobile, we can squeeze into the smallest spots and entertain with short movies. Our smartly dressed ushers are highly experienced street performers who all add a touch of bizarreness to the entire experience.”
Sol Cinema will be performing from Noon on Saturday, April 25 in Colwyn Bay beside the Terry Jones statue. Tickets are free for everyone. Just turn up on the day.
The Sol Cinema was created by upcycling a 1972 caravan which was being used to house chickens on a small holding. Tiered seating, LED lighting and a projector combined with surround sound were added to create the unique mobile venue. To boost its environmental credentials further the cinema is powered entirely by solar energy.
Sol Cinema is currently taking bookings for 2026 and will be performing at Camp Bestival amongst other events.
