New Theatre, Cardiff welcomed us to Avenue Q this evening and what a show it was! Every now and then a show comes along that is so much fun, filled with high energy performances, catchy musical numbers, and lovable characters that it’ll hold a place in your memory forever – Avenue Q was all this and more. The show is a combination of Broadway Musical meets The Muppets with key elements that secure its place in your heart. At…

The two-man show that is: Stones in His Pockets opened at New Theatre Cardiff, this hilariously funny show follows the story of two movie extras Jake and Charlie with bleak future’s as they discover and battle issues such as survival within Hollywood and it’s uncaring nature:  where all that matters is getting the film done. Set in a small rural town in Ireland, a key theme is misguided character Shaun. Jake and Charlie present issues of depression and guilt. The…

  OPENING THURSDAY 13TH JUNE 2019 AT THE NEW THEATRE CARDIFF A small village in rural Ireland is turned upside down when a major Hollywood film studio descends to make a historical blockbuster on location. The story is told through the eyes of Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn, employed as extras along with numerous other locals. As cultures clash, it becomes clear that Tinseltown’s romanticized dream of Ireland is a long, long way from reality. Just two talented actors brilliantly…

The sensational Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage came to the New Theatre tonight as part of its UK and Ireland tour. Dirty Dancing has become so iconic it is hard to imagine how a stage show could live up to the hype, but Dirty Dancing on Stage goes further and enhances our experience of the original story. It was both impressive and a relief that a lot of the film’s original dialogue has been kept in including the…

Wow!! Derren Litten’s iconic tv series ‘Benidorm’ has a new home, the classic theatre stage! Opening the show at Newcastle theatre royal in 2018, it’s had rave reviews and we were extremely excited to see it here at Cardiff times. It had that recognisable British humour that we all know and love and it was incredible to see the original TV show cast members involved. From the fabulously camp Kenneth (Tony Maudsley) to the swinging larger than life character Jaqueline…

We’re delighted today to confirm that the public have again voted us the most welcoming theatre in Wales. Part of the annual UK Theatre Awards, Most Welcoming Theatre is an opportunity for audiences across the country to celebrate their local theatres. Cassie Chadderton, Head of UK Theatre, said: “It is fantastic to see a record-breaking number of people all over the country casting votes in support of their local theatres this year. This award is a chance to recognise the…