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Contents Regular Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Pantomime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15

Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Pentalk Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

The Riverfront Cafe . . . . . . . . . 18

Party Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

How to Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Welcome / CroesoOn 22 October, The Riverfront celebrates its fifth birthday. We would like to thank you all for the support we have received over those five years and acknowledge all the amazing talent we have welcomed on The Riverfront stage including; Katherine Jenkins, Jack Dee, John Sergeant . . . to name but a few . We hope that we will be able to welcome you back to The Riverfront with this jam-packed autumn season offering something for everyone!

The Riverfront has launched a number of new email mailing lists in order to keep our customers up to date with the latest information, but also to make sure that you are only getting the information you would like from us . Please ask the Box Office Team for more information when you book your tickets!

All the staff at The Riverfront

Cover Images: Shakespeare Schools Festival, ‘Something Else’, Dennis Locorriere, Rhod Gilbert, ‘How Green Was My Valley’, ‘The Marriage of Figaro’

Keyguide

Autumn 2009 at The Riverfront

Admiral Comedy ShedThe Studio Theatre is transformed into a relaxed cabaret style comedy club on the last Thursday and Friday of every month, offering you established comedians and the chance to enjoy a drink and some comedy. So what are you waiting for? Bring your colleagues; bring your friends, for a shed load of laughs at The Riverfront.

24 & 25 Sept - Pete Johansson, Andy Askins, Trevor Crock29 & 30 Oct - Marty McLean, Andrew Bird,

Sally-Anne Hayward26 & 27 Nov - John Gordillo, Joey Page, Yianni Agisilaou17 & 18 Dec - Hal Cruttenden, Daniel Townes

& special guest

Special offer - Comedy and Tapas!Enjoy entry and a delicious plate of tapas.Thursdays £16 per person.Fridays £18 per person.

Time: Doors 7.45pm, First Act 8.15pmPrices: Thursdays £10, Fridays £12Venue: Studio

COMEDY

First WednesdayFirst Wednesday is a regular series of lunchtime recitals. For six months from September, thanks to support from the Arts Council of Wales, they will be presented by musicians from Sinfonia Cymru. From duets to octets, playing a wide range of pieces, these concerts will bring the best of chamber music to The Riverfront’s studio.

2 Sept - Music for Clarinet and Piano

7 Oct - Music for Strings Mozart Adagio and Fugue in C Minor Mendelssohn Octet in E Flat Major, Opus 20

4 Nov - Music for Wind Quintet To include music by Danzi, Barber and Damase (Woodwind 2)

2 Dec - Music for Piano Trio To include works by Mozart and Brahms

CLASSICAL

Time: 1pmPrices: £4.50, Reductions £4Venue: Studio

On the EdgeFrom Chapter Cardiff, Michael Kelligan presents a series of staged, script-held performances of Plays from Wales.

Dandelion Thursday 10 Sept, 7.45pmA new play by Patrick Jones

Straight TalkThursday 19 Nov, 7.45pmBy Dan Anthony

A Marriage of ConvenienceThursday 10 Dec, 7.45pmBy Ian Rowlands

www .chapter .org

DRAMA

Time: 7.45pmPrices: £4Venue: Studio

Regular Events / Digwyddiadau Cyson 02To Book: 01633 656757 www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfront

Sponsored by

The Riverfront in association with The Hiss and Boo Company presents . . .

Once upon a time, in a place called Neverland, there lived the boy that never grew up, Peter Pan...Be our companions as Peter Pan, the Darling children, their wonderful dog Nana and the magical Tinker Bell, fly through colourful and exotic worlds, engaging in swashbuckling adventures. Meet the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, a scary crocodile and the fearsome, the terrifying, the baddie of all baddies; Captain Hook.

The magical story of ‘Peter Pan’ has been entertaining adults and children for over 100 years and now, The Riverfront brings it to life in Newport.

Starring your favourite Welsh villain, Brian Hibbard as Captain Hook, Phylip Harries as Smee, Gillian Elisa as Mrs Darling and Myrtle the Mermaid, Anna Campkin as Wendy, Francois Pandolfo as Gentleman Starkey and Kate Rawson as Peter Pan.

Once again The Riverfront joins with The Hiss & Boo Company to bring back the unrivalled panto team that brought you ‘Dick Whittington’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ and last year’s huge hit, ‘Sleeping Beauty’.

Presented by arrangement with the Great Ormond Street Hospital and Samuel French Ltd.

Ahoy me hearties! Book early to climb aboard this swashbuckling Christmas adventure! Yo Ho Ho!

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www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfrontPantomime / Pantomeim

PANTOMIME

PricesChristmas Cracker Performances: £5, £8, £10 (no further reductions)

Off-Peak Performances: £7.50, £12, £14Reductions £2.50 off, Groups of 20+ £3.50 off, Family Tickets £36, £44

Peak Performances: £10, £14, £16Reductions £2.50 off, Groups of 20+ £3 off, Family Tickets £42, £50.

Schools Performances: £7 each. *Earlybird offer of 50p off each ticket if paid in full before Mon 12 October 09.Supervising Teachers Free.

January 2010• Sat 2 Jan 1 .30pm 5pm• Sun 3 Jan 1 .30pm 5pm

Special PerformancesThe performances on Tuesday 8 December at 10am & 2pm and Wednesday 16 December at 7pm will be interpreted in British Sign Language.

A performance on Wednesday 16 December at 7pm will be audio described, call for details.

On New Year’s Eve, Thursday 31 December, remember it’s fancy dress - with surprises!

PerformancesDecember 2009• Tues 1 Dec - 7pm• Wed 2 Dec 10am 2pm• Thurs 3 Dec 2pm 7pm• Fri 4 Dec 10am 2pm• Sat 5 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Mon 7 Dec 10am 2pm• Tues 8 Dec 10am* 2pm*• Wed 9 Dec 10am 2pm• Thurs 10 Dec 10am 2pm• Sat 12 Dec 2pm 7pm• Sun 13 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Mon 14 Dec 10am 2pm• Tues 15 Dec 10am 2pm• Wed 16 Dec 2pm 7pm***• Thurs 17 Dec 10am 2pm• Sat 19 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Sun 20 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Mon 21 Dec 10am 5pm• Tues 22 Dec 3 .30pm 7pm• Wed 23 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Thurs 24 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Sat 26 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Sun 27 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Mon 28 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Tues 29 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Wed 30 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm• Thurs 31 Dec 1 .30pm 5pm

To Book: 01633 656757

www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfront

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PANTOMIME

Principal Sponsor:

*BSL - British Sign Language Interpreted Performance**AD - Audio Described Performance

Sinfonia CymruSinfonia Cymru concludes its 2009 National Tour of Wales at The Riverfront with a programme of classics from the chamber orchestral repertoire. The orchestra will be joined by sensational Welsh pianist Llyr Williams, an artist with whom the orchestra enjoys a special relationship.Fresh from recitals at the Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and Concertgebouw, Williams’ performance of Chopin’s masterpiece promises to be something quite extraordinary.

Programme

Chopin’s Piano Concerto No 2 in F MinorAlso works by Mozart and Mendelssohn

www .sinfoniacymru .co .uk

Dates: Monday 7 September at 7.30pmPrices: £10, Reductions £7, CLC £6.50Venue: Theatre

CLASSICAL

Summer SessionsOpen Mic Night and Boutique Market Boutique stalls adorn the foyer from 5pm until 11pm and music will fill the air out on the terrace from 7pm until 11pm. All types of performers are welcome from comedians to poets and musicians, to perform and all you need to do is turn up on the night. If you’re a creative person and would like to sell your wares, be it hand-made jewellery, bespoke fashion or something completely unusual, please get in touch to pre-book a stall.

There will be special offers on food and drink.

So come along and chill out whilst enjoying some local performers and bag yourself a boutique bargain.

For more information contact; [email protected]

Dates: Friday 11 September from 5pmPrices: £1 Venue: Terrace and foyer

OPEN MIC / MARKET

Dates: Tues 15 - Sat 19 September at 6.30pm Prices: FREEVenue: Outside (In the event of heavy rain, the performance will

take place inside the building.)

DANCE

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Osez!‘Osez!’ is a remarkably successful outdoor dance project which came to The Riverfront last year for the first ever UK version of the event. This year, five Canadian dancers and seven from Wales will work with choreographers Louise Bedard from Quebec and Sean Tuan John from Wales to create a new dance each day of the week. The music will be live, too.

Performed on the quayside around The Riverfront, each day will be different. Each performance will also draw on the previous day’s experience, so you can follow the threads of the piece if you come on separate days.

Come along to see Newport in a new light, and to enjoy the fruits of this international exchange. The café and bar will be open. Meet up in the foyer of The Riverfront and the dancers will lead you outside.www .osezdance .com

Part of ‘Discover Dance’ at The Riverfront.

How Green was My ValleyIndependent Ballet Wales . By Richard Llewellyn ‘Critics Circle Award’ winning company Independent Ballet Wales present a breathtaking version of one of Wales’ best known stories.Based on the bestselling novel by Richard Llewellyn, an Oscar winning film and an authentic BBC Wales television series, this outstanding new production features choreography from ‘Creative Wales Award’ winner Darius James and some of the best young dancers in Europe.‘MacMillan Young Composer of the Year’ Thomas Hewitt Jones provides an atmospheric and stunning new commissioned score. Thomas worked with the company in 2008 providing the mesmerising music for ‘Under Milk Wood’.

www .welshballet .co .uk


Dates: Saturday 19 September at 7.30pmPrices: £5, £11, £13, Reductions £5, £9, £11, Schools £6.50Venue: Theatre

BALLET DRAMA

Dates: Wednesday 23 September at 7.30pm Prices: £8, Reductions £6, Schools £5Venue: Theatre

To Book: 01633 656757


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Wardrobe DiariesPresented by Citrus Arts Directed by James RobertsIn a rich mix of aerial and acrobatic skills, dance, honest imagination and quirky humour; the Citrus crew move up, down and around a wall of 20ft climbing poles and two tonnes of discarded clothing.‘Wardrobe Diaries’ is based on those Sunday afternoon clothing clear-out moments that remind you of not going to bed without your favourite Spiderman pyjamas, things that belonged to Grandparents, the costumed Hen/Stag-night you had last summer and clothes you bought, but never wore.Featuring the music of Ted Barnes (composer to Beth Orton), the lively, soulful beats of Mr Scruff and a cast of top-end circus and dance artists, ‘Wardrobe Diaries’ is set to become Wales’ new must-see show. Truly, a Rumble in the Jumble.


Dates: Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 & Friday 18 September at 7.30pm

Prices: £8, Reductions £6, CLC £5.50Venue: Studio

DANCE / CIRCUS

Playing BurtonTheatre Tours International in association with Joshua Richards ProductionsThe great Welsh roaring boyo, one of the most powerful actors and personalities of the 20th Century, Richard Burton appeared to waste his talent, squander his millions and drink himself to an early death. He was the most nominated actor never to win an Oscar.Presented in Burton’s own words and those of the great writers he admired, Welshman Josh Richards reincarnates both the actor and the myth in a moving, powerfully charming, deeply profound performance. And have things changed? As we witness this passion fuelled genius crash to a vodka sodden wreck, we ask how steep is the price we still demand our idols to pay?Directed by Burton’s great nephew, Guy Masterson, Mark Jenkins’ play was first presented in Edinburgh in ‘94. www .theatretoursinternational .com

Julian Lloyd-WebberCelebrity Classical Concert SeriesJulian Lloyd-Webber Cello, Pam Chowhan Piano. Julian Lloyd-Webber is surely Britain’s most popular cellist. His career regularly takes him across the world giving recitals and performing concertos with leading international orchestras.

Programme includes;Bach - Adagio in GBrahms - Sonata for Cello & Piano in E Minor Op.38Faure - ElegieBritten - Sherzo Pizzicato and Marcia from Sonata

in C, Op 65Debussy - Sonata for Cello and Piano (1915)

Special Offer - This show plus three other Celebrity Classical Concert Series, £49 best seats, £39 for second best seats. Amsterdam Piano Trio present Trio Sfera, Saturday 20 March 2010 at 7.30pm & Finzi Quartet, Friday 16 April 2010 7.30pm.

Dates: Thursday 1 October at 7.30pm Prices: £10, £16, £18, Reductions £7.50, £14, £16

CLC £7, £13, £15Venue: Theatre

MUSIC

Can You Sing Finale‘Can You Sing’, the highly acclaimed National Youth Singing Competition, brings its Finale to The Riverfront.Over the past few months, international adjudicators have been listening to hundreds of young singers, from the ages of 9 - 21, at six major venues in Bristol, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Llanelli, Caernarfon and Wrexham.Singers from every style from pop, musical theatre to classical have rubbed shoulders in a bid to win a share of the £1000 prize fund, and major concert work.First Class Musical Entertainment - this will be an evening to remember, featuring 30 stunning finalists, our stars of the future.

www .patriciaoneill-wheatley .com

Dates: Saturday 26 September at 7pmPrices: £15, Reductions £12, Children £7Venue: Theatre

HIRE

Andy Fairweather Low & The Low RidersAndy Fairweather Low’s pedigree is the stuff rock dreams are made of. He first came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hits such as ‘Bend Me Shape Me’, ‘Hello Suzy’, and ‘(If Paradise is) Half As Nice’.

Since the early days, Andy has gone on to work with the likes of Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John and hundreds more. If you just remember Andy’s early work and major solo hits such as ‘Wide Eyed and Legless’, you’re in for a treat - there’s so much more - his new show includes songs from all aspects of this man’s extraordinary career.

This show is a unique and superlative musical evening so book now to see the legend with his band The Low Riders, with Dave Bronze on Bass and Vocals, Paul Beavis on Drums and Richard Dunn on Hammond Organ.

www .andyfairweatherlow .com

CLASSICAL

Dates: Saturday 3 October at 8pm Prices: £16, Reductions £14, CLC £13.50, Restricted View £10,

Reductions £8, CLC £7.50Venue: Theatre

MUSIC



Dates: Thursday 8 October at 7.30pmPrices: £16, Reductions £14, CLC £13.50, Restricted View, £10Venue: Theatre

MUSIC COMEDY

Dates: Friday 9 October at 8pm Prices: £16, Reductions £14, CLC £13.50Venue: Theatre

To Book: 01633 656757


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Shakespeare Schools Festival“We are such stuff as dreams are made on”The UK’s largest youth drama festival returns to Newport in October 2009. “The isle is full of noises, sounds and sweet airs, that give delight.” This year the Festival is hosted by 65 theatres across the country mounting 500 productions of Shakespeare’s plays.The Shakespeare Schools Festival works in partnership with the National Theatre to support 10,000 young people on their journey to become Shakespearean players in professional theatres. Join four local schools each night as they stage four different half-hour plays.Details of participating schools and their performance night can be obtained from the Box Office.

www .ssf .uk .com

Dates: Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 October at 7pmPrices: £7.50, Reductions £5.50Venue: Theatre

HIRE

DRAMA

The SearchersJohn McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Eddie RotheWith such classic hits as ‘Sweets For My Sweet’; ‘Needles and Pins’; ‘Don’t Throw Your Love Away’ and ‘When You Walk In The Room’, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. With total record sales well in excess of 40 million, their recent compilation album ‘The Very Best of The Searchers’, which includes all of their hits, has seen a recent welcome and deserved return to the UK charts.The Searchers return to The Riverfront with their fully self-contained concert which includes all their famous hits, plus many of their original album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well known favourites.

www .the-searchers .co .uk

Rhod GilbertRhod Gilbert & the Cat that looked like Nicholas LyndhurstFollowing last year’s sell-out tour and sensational performances on ‘The Royal Variety Performance’, ‘Live At The Apollo’, and ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’, the Welsh Wonder is back on the road with a brand new show. Last year, he punched a shop-assistant over the duvet tog-rating system and went berserk over a mince pie. This year Gilbert’s given his show a ridiculous title just to annoy someone in Canterbury. Is he, as he believes, a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he, as everyone else believes, got anger-management problems?Total sell-out, Edinburgh 2005-2008. ‘If.’ Comedy Nominee 2008. One of the hottest names in stand-up today. Catch him while you can.‘Comics’ Comic’ & ‘Best Headliner’ Winner – Chortle 2009 www .myspace .com/rhodgilbertcomedian

CLASSICAL

Mugenkyo Taiko DrummersA spectacular concert of heart-pounding excitement, and an unmissable opportunity to see this innovative and visually stunning group as they celebrate their 15 year anniversary.Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography and sheer athleticism.Through years of rigorous touring, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere...

www .taiko .co .uk/mugenkyo

Dates: Saturday 10 October at 7.30pm Prices: £10, £13.50, £15, Reductions £8, £11.50, £14,

CLC £7.50, £11, £13.50Venue: Theatre

MUSIC

Dates: Friday 16 October at 8pmPrices: FREE, book in advanceVenue: Theatre

First Films Award CeremonyNow in its third year, The First Films Awards Night is a fantastic evening celebrating the talents of Newport’s budding young film makers.This year, growing from the success of the last two years, entry to the awards has been extended and we hope you will agree that the range of films really reflects the incredible diversity of Newport and South Wales!Again, there will be a varied and inspiring mix of ‘First Films’. So this evening is really time to highlight the large amount of vibrant talent of these Young People and to celebrate their commitment and enthusiasm.During Half Term there will a chance to try your hand at some film related workshops.

For more information, visit; www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfront

Dates: Wednesday 21 October at 7pmPrices: FREE, book in advanceVenue: Theatre

FILMS



Sinfonia Cymru Open RehearsalCome along to The Riverfront for a unique opportunity to hear Sinfonia Cymru rehearsing ‘Appalachian Spring’ with Musical Director, Gareth Jones.

Meet the Orchestra: 8pm - 8.30pmOpen Rehearsal: 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Sinfonia Cymru was formed by Musical Director Gareth Jones and creates a unique platform to launch young players into the music profession at the beginning of their career.

www .sinfoniacymru .co .uk

An Evening with Pam AyresPam Ayres returns to The Riverfront with her current show, which includes material from her bestselling books, ‘Surgically Enhanced’, ‘With These Hands’, and ‘The Works’, along with some new poems and stories. It’s over 30 years since Pam first appeared on the TV talent show ‘Opportunity Knocks’, and her books still regularly appear in the Sunday Times bestseller charts, and many of her poems feature in school textbooks around the world. She’s a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 4 in programmes such as ‘Just A Minute’, ‘Quote Unquote’, ‘Loose Ends’, and in her own series ‘Ayres On The Air’, the third series of which will be broadcast on Radio 4 this autumn. On TV Pam has recently been seen on ‘QI’, ‘The One Show’, ‘The Paul O’Grady Show’, and ‘Countdown’.

www .pamayres .com

Dates: Friday 23 October at 7.30pm Prices: £18, Reductions £16, Restricted View £10

Reductions £8Venue: Theatre

POETRY MUSIC

Dates: Saturday 24 October at 7.30pm Prices: £14, Reductions £12, CLC £11.50,

Restricted View £9.50, Reductions £7.50, CLC £7Venue: Theatre

To Book: 01633 656757


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Dates: Thursday 22 October at 7.30pmPrices: £12.50, £17.50, £19.50, Reductions £10.50, £15.50,

£17.50, CLC £10, £15, £17Venue: Theatre

OPERA

The Marriage of FigaroMid Wales Opera . By W A Mozart Sung in an English translation by Amanda HoldenMozart’s most popular opera is back in an exciting new production from Martin Lloyd-Evans who directed Mid Wales Opera’s highly successful La Bohème in 2007.Figaro, one of opera’s most celebrated characters, is planning to marry his beloved Susanna. But the lascivious Count Almaviva and the colourful members of his aristocratic household have other ideas. All Figaro’s wit and cunning is required before Mozart’s enchanting masterpiece comes to a happy conclusion. With an accomplished cast drawn from the National Opera Companies and accompanied by Mid Wales Opera’s acclaimed orchestral ensemble under Keith Darlington, this promises to be yet another exhilarating evening of theatre performed in the Company’s uniquely entertaining style.www .midwalesopera .co .uk

The Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Show17 Sensational Years! The Longest-Running and Greatest Buddy Holly Show On Earth! While the rest of the world commemorates the 50th Anniversary of ‘The Day The Music Died’, Buddy Holly and The Cricketers continue to prove that it is alive, well and rocking!This special show from Buddy Holly and The Cricketers - who have delighted audiences across the globe for 17 sensational years - is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles to such timeless hits as ‘That’ll Be The Day’, ‘Peggy Sue’, ‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’, ‘Raining In My Heart’, ‘Oh Boy!’ – and much, much more.

www .buddyhollyandthecricketers .co .uk

The TempestPlatform 4Shakespeare lovers will be swept away by this beguiling new adaptation of one of his most enduring plays. Platform 4 - creators of theatrical magic - present a beautiful stripped down version of ‘The Tempest’ for three performers. True to the verse, this highly choreographed production evokes a dream-like world that feels both real and magical. Enjoy an exquisite, highly visual performance with rich multi-layered sound-scapes.

“Platform 4 create modern fairy tales full of charm and magic.” Reviewsgate“Platform 4 create images of exceptional beauty.” Total Theatre

Watch a snapshot of the piece at; www .platform4 .org/current .htm

www .platform4 .org

Dates: Saturday 24 October at 7.45pm Prices: £10, Reductions £8, Schools £6Venue: Studio

DRAMA

Dates: Sunday 25 October at 7.30pm Prices: £10, Reductions £7, CLC £6.50Venue: Theatre

Something ElseTall StoriesWhat happens when Something meets Something Else?In a small house on a windy hill lives Something Else. At least, that’s what everyone calls him when he tries to join in their games. Something Else is lonely...Then, all of a sudden, Something shows up. Has Something Else finally met his match?Based on the award-winning picture book by Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell, internationally acclaimed Tall Stories presents this magical show about the fantastical friendship between two unusual creatures.Storytelling, upbeat songs and a lot of laughs for children aged 3 and up (and their adults), from the company that brought you ‘The Gruffalo’...

www .tallstories .org .uk

CLASSICAL

Dates: Tuesday 27 October at 11.30am & 1.30pm Prices: £4.50, Family Ticket £15Venue: Studio

FAMILY



Sinfonia CymruProgrammeMozart - Symphony No. 39Mozart - Violin Concerto No. 5 in A majorCopland - Appalachian Spring

Violin, Jiafeng ChenConductor, Gareth JonesWhat better way to start Sinfonia Cymru’s 2009/10 season than with ‘Mozart’s Symphony No. 39,’ a work full of autumnal warmth, drama, humour and contrapuntal wizadry. Following this, the orchestra will be joined by stunning, young violinist Jiafeng Chen for a performance of ‘Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5.’ The second half of this concert will contrast beautifully as a celebration of some of the most remarkable, folk-influenced classical music ever written with Copland’s masterpiece, ‘Appalachian Spring.’ www .sinfoniacymru .co .uk

Dead Cat BouncePresented by the Volcano Theatre CompanyBoing! A dead cat bounce is a term used by traders in the finance industry to describe a pattern where a spectacular decline in the price of a stock is immediately followed by a small temporary rise before resuming its downward movement. It is derived from the notion that “even a dead cat will bounce if it falls from a great height”.An informal performance with three wise men who discuss the modern world, the economic and cultural crisis and the possible futures suggested by the ‘experts’. This hilarious onstage think-tank culminates in a thorough, bizarre and surreal guide as to how a person may ‘survive and thrive’ in the uncertain and scary world that is the future. Directed by John Hardwick. Featuring Paul Davies, Eric MacLennan and Philip Ralph.

www .volcanotheatre .co .uk

Dates: Thursday 29 October at 7.30pmPrices: £10, Reductions £8, Schools £6Venue: Theatre

DRAMA FILM / MUSIC

Dates: Tuesday 3 November at 7.30pmPrices: £10, £12, Reductions £8, £10, CLC £7.50, £9.50

Restricted View £6Venue: Theatre

To Book: 01633 656757


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The Big ReadThe Big Read is a fantastic event for the whole family. Throughout the day there will be plenty of book-filled, hands-on fun for both adults and children.

There will be a wide range of talks from authors including Trevor Fishlock, Bernard Knight and Dai Smith and local up and coming Author, Mathew Scott.

Workshops will include Creative Writing, Arts and Crafts, Storytelling, Poetry and more!

Want to find out how to get your work published? Do you want to know who wrote the first crime story? Have you ever wondered who creates the illustrations on the front of books? Do you wonder where Authors get their creative ideas from? Would you like to know how to make your own cartoons and characters for stories? If so, The Big Read at The Riverfront is the place for you!

Dates: Wednesday 28 October, 9.30am - 4.30pmPrices: Adults £8, Children £5, Family (2 adults 2 children) £20

Under 3’s freeVenue: Theatre and StudioHIRE

READING

SaloméBy Sound Affairs . Music by Charlie BarberSound Affairs celebrates its 20th birthday with a percussion concert featuring the 1923 film Salomé, starring the tempestuous, Russian-born actress Alla Nazimova.Inspired by traditional Arabic ensembles, acclaimed composer Charlie Barber’s new score is performed live by four percussionists with vocal samples and electronics.Adapted from the controversial Oscar Wilde play, the film Salomé is as equally notorious with an abundance of sumptuously fantastic visuals. Following the biblical story of King Herod and his unbridled lust for his young stepdaughter, it is Salomé’s desire for Jokanaan (John the Baptist) that causes her to dance before Herod...The evening promises an exotic cocktail of rare silent cinema, sensuality, melodrama and dramatic percussion...

www .soundaffairs .co .uk

Duco28 Degrees DanceTwo dancers, one musician and the aftermath of their collision. A triple bill of ‘‘Scuse Me’, ‘More than the average number of legs’ and ‘Brace’.Emerging choreographer Chloe Loftus collaborates with acclaimed Welsh composer Huw Warren to bring you this triple bill of music and dance. Duco invites you to follow a couple’s journey from nervous flirtations to physically charged exchanges accompanied by Warren’s compositions played live on stage.“Chloe Loftus’s ‘‘Scuse Me’ was a model of effective pace, confidence, grace and accomplished performance... her assured elegance and presence is something to look forward to.” David AdamsHuw Warren - “One of the UK’s truly independent spirits” The Guardian

Dates: Thursday 5 November at 7.45pm Prices: £9, Reductions £7, Schools £5Venue: Studio

DANCE

Dates: Friday 6 November at 7.45pm Prices: £9, Reductions £7, Schools £5Venue: Studio

DRAMA

Dates: Monday 9 - Saturday 14 November, all day Prices: Afternoon: £7, Evening £7, Both Sessions £12

Children: Half priceVenue: TheatreHIRE

MUSIC



GulliverHijinx TheatreA new play by Kit Lambert Directed by Louise Osborn A story of adventures great and small and of the writer who imagined them all.Here, in a unique and delightful style, Hijinx brings to life the weird and wonderful world of Gulliver’s Travels, with its tiny Lilliputians, giants, mad scientists and even talking horses! Inspired by Jonathan Swift’s fantastical satire, this biting new play explores the relationship between the mysterious Dr. Gulliver and his tormented creator Swift, as they travel through the writer’s unruly imagination and try not to lose their way. Capturing the humour and darkness of a man struggling to survive in an absurd world, this classic story is as fresh and relevant as ever!

www .hijinx .org .uk

Gwyl Cerdd DantUchafbwynt gweithgareddau’r Gymdeithas Gerdd Dant bob blwyddyn yw’r Wyl Cerdd Dant, a gynhelir ar ddydd Sadwrn ym mis Tachwedd, yn y de a’r gogledd bob yn ail. Mae’r Wyl yn rhoi llwyfan i tua 12 o gystadlaethau cerdd dant o bob math ac ar gyfer pob oed, ond hefyd cystadlaethau telyn, canu gwerin, dawnsio gwerin a llefaru i gyfeiliant telyn. Eleni tro Casnewydd yw bod yn gartref iddi. Dewch yn llu i fwynhau’r gorau o Gerdd Dant a cherddoriaeth gwerin Cymru.

The Gwyl Cerdd Dant Festival is the highlight of the Cerdd Dant Society’s annual calendar. It is held every year in November in either North or South Wales. The festival includes about 12 various Cerdd Dant competitions for all ages, and also harp, folk singing, folk dancing and recital to harp competitions. This year it’s Newport’s turn to host the festival. Come and enjoy the best of Wales’ Cerdd Dant and folk music.

www .cerdd-dant .org

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Dates: Wednesday 18 November at 7.30pmPrices: £11, £12.50, Reductions £9, £10.50, CLC £8.50, £10

Restricted View £7.50, Reductions £5.50, CLC £5Venue: Theatre

DRAMA DRAMA

Dates: Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 November at 7.45pmPrices: £7, Reductions £5Venue: StudioHIRE

To Book: 01633 656757


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Andy ParsonsCitizens!From BBC 2’s ‘Mock the Week’ & ‘Q.I.’, BBC1’s ‘Live At The Apollo’, Radio 2’s ‘Parsons and Naylor’s Pull-Out Sections’ and star of The Comedy Store’s ‘Cutting Edge’, Andy Parsons is back with a brand new show for 2009.Andy’s delivery and style are unique and his jokes are clever, substantial and beautifully crafted. And very, very funny. This is political comedy without the leaflet, satire without the lecture, ridicule without the sanctimony - all brushed with a bit of showbiz glitter. You will leave fulfilled, energised, emotionally uplifted and, maybe, a little bit giddy - come on, you owe it to yourself.

“Perfectly calibrated... the King of Political Comedy” The Guardian

www .andyparsons .co .uk

Dates: Tuesday 17 November at 8pm Prices: £15, Reductions £13Venue: Theatre

COMEDY

She Stoops to ConquerA Mappa Mundi | Theatr Mwldan | Torch Theatre Co-production . Directed by Peter DoranHot on the heels of their recent success at The Riverfront, ‘The Canterbury Tales’, the irrepressible Mappa Mundi invite you to a sumptuous society romp with Oliver Goldsmiths classic 18th Century farce ‘She Stoops to Conquer’. Expect larger than life characters, big laughs and even bigger hairpieces...With an outrageous mix of secret elopements and nocturnal confusions, this satirical poke at polite society paints a ribald and hilarious portrait of life and love in the town and country.Cult Welsh theatre company Mappa Mundi have built a reputation for gloriously irreverent, populist and accessible adaptations of classic theatrical and literary works and you can expect an original and flamboyant take on Goldsmith’s classic social comedy.

www .mappa-mundi .org .uk

The EuropeansPresented by Vista Theatre . By Howard BarkerThe Europeans dramatises the conflict between public duty and private suffering, projected against the backdrop of war between the Christian and Turkish Empires in the 17th Century. The Siege of Vienna, 1683. The Ottoman Turks have finally been defeated. The hero of the Siege, General Starhemberg, prepares to welcome back the victorious returning Monarchy. Meanwhile Katrin, a teenage victim of a war atrocity, prepares to give testimony to a corrupt priest. The Emperor attempts to rebuild the city and its culture but is soon drawn into conflict with Starhemberg and Katrin. The Europeans is a powerful, poetic and exhilarating experience brought to you by students on the BA(Hons) Performing Arts degree at the University of Wales, Newport.Warning: This play contains scenes of a sexual nature and language that some may find offensive.

Iwan Llewellyn-JonesCelebrity Classical Concert SeriesIwan Llewelyn-Jones is established as one of Britain’s most imaginative and successful pianists. In 2005, Iwan has been awarded the Sir Geraint Evans Award by the Welsh Music Guild.

Handel - Suite No.5 (Harmonious Blacksmith)Beethoven - Sonata Op.27 No. 2 (Moonlight)Debussy - Suite Bergamasque Vaughan-WilliamsGrace Williams - The Silent PoolLiszt - Les Jeux d’eaux a la Villa d’Este

Special Offer - This show plus three other Celebrity Classical Concert Series, £49 best seats, £39 for second best seats. Amsterdam Piano Trio present Trio Sfera, Saturday 20 March 2010 at 7.30pm & Finzi Quartet, Friday 16 April 2010 7.30pm.

Dates: Friday 20 November at 7.30pmPrices: £7.50, £10, £12, Reductions £5.50, £8, £10,

CLC £5, £7.50, £9.50Venue: Theatre

CLASSICAL

Dates: Saturday 21 November at 8pm Prices: £18, Reductions £16, CLC £15.50, Restricted View £10Venue: Theatre

Newport Cathedral ChoirFollowing on from their wonderful concerts for the past two years, Newport Cathedral Choir returns for another evening of music for Christmas. Enter the mood of the festive season as the boys and men of the choir, with a guest soloist, sing Christmas favourites old and new for your delight and lead the audience in well known carols.

The whole family will enjoy this festive concert in the run-up to the holiday.

MUSIC

Dates: Thursday 10 December at 7.30pmPrices: £9, Reductions £7, CLC £6.50, Family Ticket £26Venue: TheatreHIRE

MUSIC



Dennis LocorrierePresented by John TaylorDennis Locorriere is one of the last great undimmed American heroes. Without reservation he still has one of the finest voices around. As the lead singer of Dr Hook, one of the biggest bands across the world in the 70’s and 80’s, Dennis Locorriere is that beautiful voice instantly recognised the world over. He sang every major hit they had and was the only member of the band on every Dr Hook recording.

Dr Hook had massive world-wide success with classics like ‘Sylvia’s Mother’, ‘When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman’ and ‘A Little Bit More’. Dennis’ own story is now so much more than Dr Hook. His contemporary achievements now feature two critically acclaimed Solo albums.Dennis returns to the UK this year celebrating the very best of his own solo work and the wonderful catalogue of classic songs and recordings from his former band Dr Hook.

www .dennislocorriere .com

September 2009At the beginning of each week (excluding bank holidays) The Riverfront will be playing a broad range of films from around the world in the intimate Studio Theatre. The film programme is devised to ensure the best mix of the new releases, world cinema, classics, arthouse and old favourites.

The cinema programme also includes *bring baby cinema or showings with **audio descriptions and/or subtitles.

Times: 7 .45pm, Tickets: £4 .80, Reductions £4 .20

September 2009

• Mon 7 & Tues** 8 at 7.45pm Rumba (PG)

• Mon 21 at 7.45pm, Tues** 22 at 11am* & 7.45pm Is Anybody There? (12A)

• Mon 28 & Tues** 29 at 7.45pm Looking for Eric (15)

* Bring Baby Cinema is a relaxed cinema screening for adults with their babies. Please call for details.

Join our Cinema Email Mailing List

To receive a cinema e-newsletter sent right to your desktop, just send your email address to: [email protected]

Or for more details, up to the minute cinema listings or to download the cinema flyer, check out our website: www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfront

Cinema / Sinema

September - December 2009FREE Admission Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 11am - 7pm Saturday 11am - 5pm / Sunday CLOSED

There are three separate gallery spaces in The Riverfront; the subterranean Basement Gallery, the Art Gallery on the ground floor and the Upper Mezzanine on the First Floor foyer overlooking the River Usk. All three unique spaces present a stimulating programme of free exhibitions and events covering many aspects of art, design and photography.

• Sept 26 - Oct 24 Strangeland, Mansel Davies / Paul Hughes, Gallery & Basement For more information contact [email protected],

[email protected] or visit www.manseldavies.com• Oct 1 - 24 Hartridge High School Exhibition, Upper Mezzanine• Nov 5 - 14 Newport School of Art, Media and Design, Fine Art Gallery & Basement• Nov 21 - 28 Soroptimist International of Newport Photographic Exhibition www.soroptimist-gbi.co.uk/newport-and-district Upper Mezzanine• Dec 5 - Jan 2 Peter Pan Schools Exhibition, Gallery & Basement

Join our Art Gallery Email Mailing ListTo receive an art gallery newsletter with more details on the exhibitions sent right to your desktop, just send your email address to: [email protected]

Or for up to the minute art gallery listings, check out our website: www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfront

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Tuesday performance only

The Pentalk Lab...Created by the in-house Hip-Hop producer and DJ, Winchester, The Pentalk Lab at The Riverfront’s Recording Studio is used regularly by musicians, producers, DJs, MCs and singers.

The Pentalk Lab offers the following services:

• Record and mix your songs• Record and produce your mixtape/CD• Record your backing tracks• Provide music production• Tape/vinyl to CD reproduction• Two engineers who can support any genre of music from Hip-Hop to Rock, Indie to Funk.

The Pentalk Lab also offers workshops for customers of all ages and abilities, including; DJ, Hip-Hop production, MC or Remix workshops. You can also book a Recording Experience for a group to celebrate a special occasion and the rehearsal room is also available to hire for band practice.

For more information about using the Recording Studio, rehearsal space and Pentalk Lab, please get in touch with Jamie on;

07976 387459

Pentalk LabWorkshops / Gweithdai

Sept - Dec 2009Every week during term time, The Riverfront offers a large range of workshops .

These activities have limited space so to avoid disappointment why not pre-book at Box Office on 01633 656679. The Riverfront has an extensive dance programme from Breakdance to Streetdance and Little’ns Dance to Older Adults Dance . In The Riverfront’s Recording Studio we have our very popular Rock & Pop Music group and DJ and MC workshops are available. The Riverfront Youth Theatre meet every Saturday and work with a professional tutor to develop acting, devising and improvising skills.Why not try the tight rope or unicycle with our Circus Skills workshop. Members of this group also have opportunities to perform as part of Newport Community Circus.The Visual Arts programme is extensive, ranging from Ceramics to Life Drawing and for the budding young artist there’s Junior Art Club. Wednesday Club is a series of daytime activities for the over 50’s.

Join our Workshops Email List

To receive a seasonal workshop e-newsletter with more details on the workshops sent right to your in-box, just send your email address to: [email protected]

Or for up to the minute listings, visit the new website at: www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfront

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Party at The Riverfront!Why not try something different to celebrate a special occasion?

The Riverfront offers you a unique experience, from birthday parties for children and adults of any age, to team building parties for colleagues to wedding and hen/stag celebrations.

Party Packages on offer include:

• Drama Party• Ceramics Party• Dance Party• Cinema Party• Recording Experience

The party packages include professional tutors and last between 1 - 2 hours, and are suitable for all ages and abilities. Prices start at just £6 per person for the party package and catering can be arranged separately.

For more information or to download a Party Information Pack, please go to our website: www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfront

Or to tailor your party or discuss your requirements in more detail please call Jamie or Paul at The Riverfront Box Office on 01633 656679.

Party Packages

Enjoy a lunch, a pre-theatre meal and drink or just a relaxing cup of coffee with views across the River Usk.

The Riverfront Café is located on the ground floor and spills onto an outside terrace and serves a wide range of hot and cold snacks and beverages. The licensed café also serves theatre-goers with pre-show and interval drinks and pre-theatre meals and special occasions from birthday parties to business lunches can also be catered for.

The menu uses natural products that are locally sourced and organic where possible and can cater for all dietary needs. If you would like to know in more detail what food will be on offer the day of your visit or you would like to pre-book a meal, please call the proprietors, Eileen or Sally on 01633 656685 or email [email protected]

Interval DrinksRemember to jump the queue by pre-ordering your interval drinks before the performance.

Special offer - Comedy and Tapas! Enjoy entry and a delicious plate of tapas. Thursdays £16 per person. Fridays £18 per person.

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To Book: 01633 656757


19 Information / GwybodaethHire UsWith two theatres, two art galleries, dance studio, conference room, three workshop/function rooms, bar, café and foyer areas, The Riverfront can provide a dramatic and memorable venue for conferences, events, meetings, presentations, corporate training and more. To download our complete Hire Pack, go to our website: www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfront or for more information and a competitive quote please call Natalie Phillips on 01633 656677 or email: the .riverfront@newport .gov .uk

Business OpportunitiesThe Riverfront is Newport’s only professional presenting theatre and arts centre with audiences in excess of 60,000 a year. It is an integral part of its community and is uniquely placed in the region to offer a dynamic programme of corporate opportunities.

The Riverfront offers a number of sponsorship opportunities and a growing corporate members club, which are open to businesses of all sizes. We can create a tailored benefits package to suit your business, for more information please call Michelle Perez on 01633 656674 or email on michelle .perez@newport .gov .uk

We would like to thank our existing Corporate Club Members:

The Riverfront is owned, managed and funded by Newport City Council and was awarded a lottery grant by the Arts Council of Wales towards the construction of the building and a grant by the Welsh Assembly Government towards the construction of the purpose built gallery and preservation and conservation of the mediaeval ship.

Recognised as a Regional Performing Arts Centre by the Arts Council of Wales.

Cydnabyddir gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru fel Canolfan Ranbarthol y Celfyddydau Perfformio.

To Book: 01633 656757


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AccessThe Riverfront aims to be accessible and welcoming to all and we are committed to making your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible. Though it is not essential, disabled people are advised to book in advance so we can readily provide any assistance. Disabled people may also bring a personal assistant for free. Contact the Box Office for details.

• There are two reserved parking spaces for blue badge holders at all times and four extra spaces available in the evenings. These spaces cannot be reserved.

• Lift access, wheelchair access and toilet facilities accessible on all levels.

• Assistance dogs are welcomed and can be cared for during performances by arrangement.

• An infra-red transmission system is available in the main and studio theatre spaces and the best quality of sound is through a headset. If you prefer to use the T switch on your hearing aid, you will need to wear an induction loop aerial around your neck. You can borrow both items from the Box Office.

• Copies of this brochure are available in Braille, large print and audio formats on request from The Riverfront, just call 01633 656677 or email [email protected]

Data ProtectionThe Riverfront is committed to upholding the Data Protection principles of good information handling practice. When processing your booking, the box office will ask for your name, address and telephone number. Please let us know if you would like to be kept informed about forthcoming events at The Riverfront or other events happening in the region when contacting the Box Office.

Seating Plan for Theatre

All information is correct at time of going to press, however The Riverfront reserves the right to alter or cancel events without notice if required.

Price Band 1

Price Band 2 Restricted view seats

Removable for wheelchairsRows AX and AY in the stalls are sometimes removed for staging and are therefore not available. Please ask when booking.

For ticket prices please see the individual performance details.

This is a typical seating plan and price breakdown used for the majority of the shows in the theatre. However, selected shows may use a different breakdown, please ask box office for clarification if needed.

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The Riverfront Box Office, Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport NP20 1HG

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am - 8pm Closed on Sundays unless there is a show, in which case we will be open from 1pm or two hours before the event, whichever is the earlier.

Telephone: 01633 656757

Email: [email protected]

Online: www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront and choose the ‘book tickets’ heading from the top menu bar.

You Can Pay by credit card, debit card, cheque and cash. Cheques must be made payable to ‘Newport City Council.’ We now accept and sell Theatre tokens in £1, £5, £10, £20 & £50 vouchers.

Ways To Save • Reductions are available for over 60’s, families, children, students, unwaged, groups of 10+,

disabled people and their personal assistant and resident leisure card holders.

• Further reductions are available on selected shows for Concession Leisure Card holders (CLC).

• Special rates for families and groups on selected shows - please ask for more details.

• There are a small number of restricted view seats in the theatre that will be sold at a reduced rate for certain shows.

Remember to bring proof of your concession status when you pick up your tickets. Please note that all offers and reductions are subject to availability and are at the discretion of the management. Only one discount can apply at any one time.

ReservationsUnpaid reservations can be held for seven days without payment. After that time, tickets will be released. If there are less than three days before the performance the tickets must be paid for in full.

Swyddfa Docynnau’r Glan Yr Afon, Bristol Packet Wharf, Casnewydd NP20 1HG

Ar Agor o: Dydd Llun I Dydd Sadwrn 10am - 8pm Ar gau bob Dydd Sul os nad oes sioe. Os oes, mi fyddwn ar agor o 1.00yh neu dwy awr cyn y sioe, yn dibynnu pa un sydd gynharaf.

Ffôn: 01633 656757

E-bost: [email protected]

Ar-Lein: www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront a dewiswch ‘bwcio ar-lein’ o’r dewislen rar y dde.

Gallwch Dalu â cherdyn credyd, siec, neu arian parod. Dylid gwneud sieciau’n daladwy i ‘Cyngor Dinas Casnewydd.’ Derbyniwn a gwerthu Theatre Tokens yn docynnau £1, £5, £10, £20 & £50.

Gostyngiadau • Mae gostyngiadau ar gael i bobl dros 60 oed, teuluoedd, plant, myfyrwyr, grwpiau 10+, pobl

ddigyflog, pobl ag anableddau a’u cymar, a’r sawl sydd â cherdyn hamdden i breswylwyr.

• Mae gostyngiadau ychwanegol ar gael ar sioeau dethol i’r sawl sydd â Cherdyn Hamdden Consesiwn (CLC).

• Prisiau gostyngol i ysgolion a teulu - gofynnwch am fwy o fanylion.

• Mae yna nifer gyfyngedig o seddau yn y brif awditoriwm lle nad yw’n bosib gweld y llwyfan i gyd, a gwerthir y rheiny am bris gostyngol.

Cofiwch ddod â thystiolaeth i brofi eich statws consesiwn pan ddowch i gasglu’ch tocynnau. Nodwch fod pob cynnig a gostyngiad yn dibynnu ar yr hyn sydd ar gael ac yn ôl disgresiwn y rheolwyr. Un disgownt yn unig y gellir ei ddefnyddio ar y tro.

Cadw SeddiGellir cadw seddi heb fod wedi talu amdanynt am hyd at saith diwrnod. Ar ôl yr amser hwnnw, bydd y tocynnau’n cael eu rhyddhau. Os oes llai na thri diwrnod cyn y perfformiad bydd yn rhaid talu’n llawn am y tocynnau.

To Book: 01633 656757

www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfrontHow to Book / Sut i Archebu

Contact UsBox Office Booking Line: 01633 656757 Administration: 01633 656677Minicom: 01633 656657 Email: the .riverfront@newport .gov .ukWebsite: www .newport .gov .uk/theriverfront Address: Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport NP20 1HGMyspace: www .myspace .com/theriverfront Facebook: Become a fan or join our group at

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How to Find UsSituated opposite the main bus station, a 10 minute walk from the Newport train station and a five minute stroll from the city centre, The Riverfront is easily accessible by foot, car, coach and train . For more information on public transport just call Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33 or check out their website www.traveline.org.uk

By RoadFrom M4 (Junction 26) follow the signs for the city centre along Malpas Road (A4051), under the flyover and along Kingsway . The Riverfront is on your left hand side . It is possible to drop off and collect immediately outside the building, by pressing the buzzer at the entrance barrier at the Castle side of the building .

ParkingThere is a limited pay and display car park immediately adjacent to The Riverfront (free after 6 .30pm) . The NCP car park towards the train station is open until 9pm and the Cambrian Road car park is open until 1 .30am . A printed map showing the locations of car parks in relation to The Riverfront is available to download from our new look website; www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront

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NOVEMBERMon - 3 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -Tues 3 Salomé 7 .30pm Music/Film Theatre 12Wed 4 First Wednesday 1pm Classical Studio 2Thurs 5 Duco 7 .45pm Dance Studio 13Fri 6 Gulliver 7 .45pm Drama Studio 13Mon 9 - 14 Gwyl Cerdd Dant Various Music Theatre / Studio 13Mon 16 - 17 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -Tues 17 Andy Parsons 8pm Comedy Theatre 14Wed 18 She Stoops to Conquer 7 .30pm Drama Theatre 14Thurs 19 On the Edge 7 .45pm Drama Theatre 2Thurs 19 The Europeans 7 .45pm Drama Studio 14Fri 20 Iwan Llewellyn-Jones 7 .30pm Classical Theatre 15Fri 20 The Europeans 7 .45pm Drama Studio 14Sat 21 Dennis Locorriere 8pm Music Theatre 15Sat 21 The Europeans 7 .45pm Drama Studio 15Mon 23 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -Tues 24 Film tbc 11am* & 7 .45pm film Studio -Wed 25 Film tbc 1pm Film Studio -Thurs 26 Admiral Comedy Shed 7 .45pm Comedy Studio 2Fri 27 Admiral Comedy Shed 7 .45pm Comedy Studio 2Mon 30 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -

DECEMBERTues 1 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -Wed 2 First Wednesday 1pm Classical Studio 2Mon 7 - 8 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -Thurs 10 Newport Cathedral Choir 7 .30pm Music Theatre 15Thurs 10 On the Edge 7 .45pm Drama Studio 2Mon 14 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -Tues 15 Film tbc 11am* & 7 .45pm Film Studio -Wed 16 Film tbc 1pm Film Studio -Thurs 17 Admiral Comedy Shed 7 .45pm Comedy Studio 2Fri 18 Admiral Comedy Shed 7 .45pm Comedy Studio 2

Tuesday 1 December 09 - Sunday 3 January 10, Peter Pan (see p. 3-4 for more details)

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SEPTEMBERWed 2 First Wednesday 1pm Classical Studio 2Mon 7 Sinfonia Cymru 7 .30pm Classical Theatre 5Mon 7 Rumba 7 .45pm Film Studio 16Tues 8 Rumba 7 .45pm Film Studio 16Thurs 10 On the Edge 7 .45pm Drama Studio 2Fri 11 Summer Sessions 5pm Open Mic Terrace 5Mon 14 - 19 Osez 6 .30pm Dance Outside 5Wed 16 - 18 Wardrobe Diaries 7 .45pm Dance/Circus Studio 6Sat 19 How Green Was My Valley 7 .30pm Ballet Theatre 6Mon 21 Is Anybody There? 7 .45pm Film Studio 16Tues 22 Is Anybody There? 11am* & 7 .45pm Film Studio 16Wed 23 Playing Burton 7 .30pm Drama Theatre 6Thurs 24 Admiral Comedy Shed 7 .45pm Comedy Studio 2 Fri 25 Admiral Comedy Shed 7 .45pm Comedy Studio 2Sat 26 Can You Sing? 7pm Music Theatre 7Mon 28 Looking for Eric 7 .45pm Film Studio 16Tues 29 Looking for Eric 7 .45pm Film Studio 16

OCTOBERThurs 1 Julian Lloyd-Webber 7 .30pm Classical Theatre 7Sat 3 Andy Fairweather Low 8pm Music Theatre 7Mon 5 - 6 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -Tues 6 Shakespeare Schools Festival 7pm Drama Theatre 8Wed 7 Shakespeare Schools Festival 7pm Drama Theatre 8Thurs 8 The Searchers 7 .30pm Music Theatre 8Fri 9 Rhod Gilbert 8pm Comedy Theatre 8Sat 10 Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers 7 .30pm Music Theatre 9Mon 12 - 13 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -Fri 16 Sinfonia Cymru Open Rehearsal 8pm Classical Theatre 9Mon 19 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -Tues 20 Film tbc 11am* & 7 .45pm Film Studio -Wed 21 Film tbc 1pm Film Studio -Wed 21 First Films Awards 7pm Film Theatre 9Thurs 22 The Marriage of Figaro 7 .30pm Opera Theatre 10Fri 23 Pam Ayres 7 .30pm Poetry Theatre 10Sat 24 Buddy Holly and the Cricketers 7 .30pm Music Theatre 10Sat 24 The Tempest 7 .45pm Drama Studio 11Sun 25 Sinfonia Cymru 7 .30pm Classical Theatre 11Mon 26 - 27 Film tbc 7 .45pm Film Studio -Tues 27 Something Else 11 .30am & 1 .30pm Family Theatre 11Wed 28 The Big Read 9 .30am - 4 .30pm Reading Theatre / Studio 12Thurs 29 Dead Cat Bounce 7 .30pm Drama Theatre 12Thurs 29 Admiral Comedy Shed 7 .45pm Comedy Studio 2Fri 30 Admiral Comedy Shed 7 .45pm Comedy Studio 2

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