Llandudno will become a hotspot for celebrity guests as the annual SciFi Wales convention lands at Venue Cymru this Saturday (September 2).
The event, which is now in its third year will see thousands of science fiction fans descend upon North Wales for an out-of-this-world celebration of all things sci-fi.
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This year, famous faces will include the Seventh Doctors companion Ace (Sophie Aldred), Torchwood regular Ianto Jones (Gareth David-Lloyd) and many more from iconic shows such as Red Dwarf, Game of Thrones and blockbuster movie franchise Star Wars.
Also in attendance will be Mark Dexter of Red Dwarf fame, but fans may also now recognise him as the UK’s Prime Minister in the latest Transformers movie, Transformers: The Last Knight.
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Fans can expect a stellar line up of scifi celebs available for signings and photo opportunities and a packed schedule of talks and panels from those in the industry.
The regular attractions will be back with a bang, including the popular retro gaming area and live wrestling performances. The venue will be littered with plenty of prop displays, and a large turnout of memorabilia stalls and stands in the huge trader’s hall.
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Comic book fans will also be in their element, with the event drawing in a number of artists and writers. This year will include appearances from Doctor Who Illustrator Jeff Cummins and local comic book creators 2Kill Comics.
Fancy dress and cosplay is encouraged - and the annual cosplay competition sees winners walk away with a cash prize of £100 and a free professional photo shoot.
Professional cosplay group The Dragon Order will be returning with some of the great characters from the world of science fiction while raising money for various charitable causes.
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Event organiser Robert Dyer, Managing Director of UK Conventions Limited says, “Scifi Wales is an event for sci-fi fans by sci-fi fans and the growth since year one has been amazing. We really want people to enjoy themselves and love meeting new faces each and every year.
“This year we have more traders than ever before, we’ve expanded our cosplay stage and our themed wrestling is back with some great British TV stars and one has even wrestled for the WWE. All in all it’s going to be another great year.”
SciFi Wales takes place Saturday, September 2 at Venue Cymru.
Tickets are available in advance from www.scifi.wales or the Venue Cymru box office on 01492 872000.
Tickets will also be available on the day direct from the Venue Cymru box office.