The Riverfront Autumn 2009 Brochure by The Riverfront

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2009

AUTUMN

Drama / Comedy / Opera / Dance / Music / Cinema / Workshops / Art Gallery / CafĂŠ / Bar

HYDREF

2009

Drama / Comedi / Opera / Dawns / Cerddoriaeth / Sinema / Gweithdai / Oriel Gelf / Caffe / Bar

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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

Welcome / Croeso

Autumn 2009 at The Riverfront

On 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

Keyguide

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

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Regular Events / Digwyddiadau Cyson

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Admiral Comedy Shed

First Wednesday

On the Edge

The 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.

First 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.

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

24 & 25 Sept - Pete Johansson, Andy Askins, Trevor Crock 29 & 30 Oct - M arty McLean, Andrew Bird, Sally-Anne Hayward 26 & 27 Nov - J ohn Gordillo, Joey Page, Yianni Agisilaou 17 & 18 Dec - H al Cruttenden, Daniel Townes & special guest

2 Sept - Music for Clarinet and Piano

Straight Talk Thursday 19 Nov, 7.45pm By Dan Anthony

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 8.15pm Prices: Thursdays £10, Fridays £12 Venue: Studio

COMEDY

Sponsored by

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)

Dandelion Thursday 10 Sept, 7.45pm A new play by Patrick Jones

A Marriage of Convenience Thursday 10 Dec, 7.45pm By Ian Rowlands

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

www.chapter.org

Time: 1pm Prices: £4.50, Reductions £4 Venue: Studio

Time: 7.45pm Prices: £4 Venue: Studio

CLASSICAL

DRAMA

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Pantomime / Pantomeim

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! PANTOMIME

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Pantomime Pantomeim

Performances January 2010

December 2009 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

- 10am 2pm 10am 1.30pm 10am 10am* 10am 10am 2pm 1.30pm 10am 10am 2pm 10am 1.30pm 1.30pm 10am 3.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm

7pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 5pm 2pm 2pm* 2pm 2pm 7pm 5pm 2pm 2pm 7pm*** 2pm 5pm 5pm 5pm 7pm 5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm

• Sat 2 Jan • Sun 3 Jan

1.30pm 1.30pm

5pm 5pm

Special Performances The 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!

Prices Christmas Cracker Performances: £5, £8, £10 (no further reductions) Off-Peak Performances: £7.50, £12, £14 Reductions £2.50 off, Groups of 20+ £3.50 off, Family Tickets £36, £44

Principal Sponsor:

Peak Performances: £10, £14, £16 Reductions £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.

PANTOMIME

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

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Shows / Sioeau

Sinfonia Cymru

Summer Sessions

Osez!

Sinfonia 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.

Open Mic Night and Boutique Market

‘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.

Programme Chopin’s Piano Concerto No 2 in F Minor Also works by Mozart and Mendelssohn www.sinfoniacymru.co.uk

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; rachel.kinchin@newport.gov.uk

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.

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

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

Dates: Tues 15 - Sat 19 September at 6.30pm Prices: FREE Venue: Outside (In the event of heavy rain, the performance will take place inside the building.)

CLASSICAL

OPEN MIC / MARKET

DANCE

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Shows Sioeau

Wardrobe Diaries

How Green was My Valley

Playing Burton

Presented by Citrus Arts Directed by James Roberts

Independent Ballet Wales. By Richard Llewellyn

Theatre Tours International in association with Joshua Richards Productions

In 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.

‘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

Part of ‘Discover Dance’ at The Riverfront.

Dates: Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 & Friday 18 September at 7.30pm Prices: £8, Reductions £6, CLC £5.50 Venue: Studio

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

DANCE / CIRCUS

BALLET

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

DRAMA

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Shows / Sioeau

Can You Sing Finale

Julian Lloyd-Webber

‘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.

Celebrity Classical Concert Series

www.patriciaoneill-wheatley.com

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.

Dates: Thursday 1 October at 7.30pm Prices: £10, £16, £18, Reductions £7.50, £14, £16 CLC £7, £13, £15 Venue: Theatre

Dates: Saturday 3 October at 8pm Prices: £16, Reductions £14, CLC £13.50, Restricted View £10, Reductions £8, CLC £7.50 Venue: Theatre

Dates: Saturday 26 September at 7pm Prices: £15, Reductions £12, Children £7 Venue: Theatre HIRE

MUSIC

Julian 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 G Brahms - Sonata for Cello & Piano in E Minor Op.38 Faure - Elegie Britten - Sherzo Pizzicato and Marcia from Sonata in C, Op 65 Debussy - Sonata for Cello and Piano (1915)

CLASSICAL

Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders Andy 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.

www.andyfairweatherlow.com

MUSIC

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Shows Sioeau

Shakespeare Schools Festival

The Searchers

Rhod Gilbert

“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.

John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Eddie Rothe

Rhod Gilbert & the Cat that looked like Nicholas Lyndhurst

With 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.

Following 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

www.ssf.uk.com

www.the-searchers.co.uk

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

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

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

HIRE

DRAMA

MUSIC

COMEDY

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Shows / Sioeau

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

Sinfonia Cymru Open Rehearsal

First Films Award Ceremony

A 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...

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

Now 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.

Meet the Orchestra: 8pm - 8.30pm Open 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

www.taiko.co.uk/mugenkyo

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Dates: Saturday 10 October at 7.30pm Prices: £10, £13.50, £15, Reductions £8, £11.50, £14, CLC £7.50, £11, £13.50 Venue: Theatre

MUSIC

Dates: Friday 16 October at 8pm Prices: FREE, book in advance Venue: Theatre

CLASSICAL

Dates: Wednesday 21 October at 7pm Prices: FREE, book in advance Venue: Theatre

FILMS

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The Marriage of Figaro

An Evening with Pam Ayres

Mid Wales Opera. By W A Mozart Sung in an English translation by Amanda Holden

Pam 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’.

Mozart’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 Dates: Thursday 22 October at 7.30pm Prices: £12.50, £17.50, £19.50, Reductions £10.50, £15.50, £17.50, CLC £10, £15, £17 Venue: Theatre

OPERA

Shows Sioeau

The Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Show 17 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.pamayres.com

www.buddyhollyandthecricketers.co.uk

Dates: Friday 23 October at 7.30pm Prices: £18, Reductions £16, Restricted View £10 Reductions £8 Venue: Theatre

Dates: Saturday 24 October at 7.30pm Prices: £14, Reductions £12, CLC £11.50, Restricted View £9.50, Reductions £7.50, CLC £7 Venue: Theatre

POETRY

MUSIC

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Shows / Sioeau

The Tempest

Sinfonia Cymru

Something Else

Platform 4

Programme Mozart Mozart Copland

Tall Stories

Shakespeare 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.

- Symphony No. 39 - Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major - Appalachian Spring

www.platform4.org

Violin, Jiafeng Chen Conductor, Gareth Jones What 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

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

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

“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

DRAMA

CLASSICAL

What 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

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

FAMILY

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Shows Sioeau

The Big Read

Dead Cat Bounce

Salomé

The 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.

Presented by the Volcano Theatre Company

By Sound Affairs. Music by Charlie Barber

Boing! 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.

Sound 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...

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 - 4.30pm Prices: Adults £8, Children £5, Family (2 adults 2 children) £20 Under 3’s free Venue: Theatre and Studio HIRE

READING

www.volcanotheatre.co.uk Dates: Thursday 29 October at 7.30pm Prices: £10, Reductions £8, Schools £6 Venue: Theatre

DRAMA

www.soundaffairs.co.uk Dates: Tuesday 3 November at 7.30pm Prices: £10, £12, Reductions £8, £10, CLC £7.50, £9.50 Restricted View £6 Venue: Theatre

FILM / MUSIC

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Shows / Sioeau

Duco

Gulliver

^ Gwyl Cerdd Dant

28 Degrees Dance

Hijinx Theatre

Two 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 Adams Huw Warren - “One of the UK’s truly independent spirits” The Guardian

A new play by Kit Lambert Directed by Louise Osborn

Uchafbwynt 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.

www.hijinx.org.uk

www.cerdd-dant.org

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

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

Dates: Monday 9 - Saturday 14 November, all day Prices: Afternoon: £7, Evening £7, Both Sessions £12 Children: Half price Venue: Theatre HIRE

DANCE

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!

DRAMA

^ 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.

MUSIC

To Book:

01633 656757 www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront

Shows Sioeau

Andy Parsons

She Stoops to Conquer

The Europeans

Citizens!

A Mappa Mundi | Theatr Mwldan | Torch Theatre Co-production. Directed by Peter Doran

Presented by Vista Theatre. By Howard Barker

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 £13 Venue: Theatre

COMEDY

www.mappa-mundi.org.uk

The 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.

Dates: Wednesday 18 November at 7.30pm Prices: £11, £12.50, Reductions £9, £10.50, CLC £8.50, £10 Restricted View £7.50, Reductions £5.50, CLC £5 Venue: Theatre

Dates: Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 November at 7.45pm Prices: £7, Reductions £5 Venue: Studio HIRE

Hot 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.

DRAMA

To Book:

01633 656757 www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront

Shows / Sioeau

Iwan Llewellyn-Jones

Dennis Locorriere

Newport Cathedral Choir

Celebrity Classical Concert Series

Presented by John Taylor

Iwan 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.

Dennis 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.

Following 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.

Handel Beethoven Debussy Vaughan-Williams Grace Williams Liszt

- Suite No.5 (Harmonious Blacksmith) - Sonata Op.27 No. 2 (Moonlight) - Suite Bergamasque - The Silent Pool - 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 7.30pm Prices: £7.50, £10, £12, Reductions £5.50, £8, £10, CLC £5, £7.50, £9.50 Venue: Theatre

CLASSICAL

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

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

MUSIC

Dates: Thursday 10 December at 7.30pm Prices: £9, Reductions £7, CLC £6.50, Family Ticket £26 Venue: Theatre HIRE

MUSIC

Cinema / Sinema

Art Gallery / Oriel Gelf

DC - FR

ARTLU OERETS

September 2009

September - December 2009

At 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.

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

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

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.

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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 paulhughesart@hotmail.co.uk, info@manseldavies.com 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

To receive a cinema e-newsletter sent right to your desktop, just send your email address to: the.riverfront@newport.gov.uk

Join our Art Gallery Email Mailing List To receive an art gallery newsletter with more details on the exhibitions sent right to your desktop, just send your email address to: the.riverfront@newport.gov.uk

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

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

Workshops / Gweithdai

Sept - Dec 2009 Every 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: the.riverfront@newport.gov.uk Or for up to the minute listings, visit the new website at: www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront

Pentalk Lab

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;

07 976 387 45 9

The Riverfront Cafe

Party Packages

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

Party at The Riverfront!

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 theatregoers 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 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.

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 riverfrontcafe@live.co.uk Interval Drinks Remember 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.

Why not try something different to celebrate a special occasion?

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.

To Book:

01633 656757 www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront

Information / Gwybodaeth

Hire Us With two theatres, two art galleries, dance studio, conference room, three workshop/function rooms, bar, cafĂŠ 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 Opportunities The Riverfront is Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront

Access

Information Gwybodaeth

Seating Plan for Theatre

The 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.

• T here 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.

• A n 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.

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Copies of this brochure are available in Braille, large print and audio formats on request from The Riverfront, just call 01633 656677 or email the.riverfront@newport.gov.uk

Price Band 1

Removable for wheelchairs

Price Band 2

Restricted view seats

Rows 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.

Data Protection

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.

The 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.

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.

To Book:

01633 656757 www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront

How to Book / Sut i Archebu

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

Swyddfa Docynnau’r Glan Yr Afon, Bristol Packet Wharf, Casnewydd 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.

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.

Telephone:

01633 656757

Ffôn:

01633 656757

Email:

the.riverfront@newport.gov.uk

E-bost:

the.riverfront@newport.gov.uk

Online:

ww.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront and choose the ‘book tickets’ heading w from the top menu bar.

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

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.

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.

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.

Gostyngiadau • M ae 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.

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

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

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

• P risiau gostyngol i ysgolion a teulu - gofynnwch am fwy o fanylion. • M ae 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 Seddi Gellir 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.

Contact us / Cysylltwch 창 ni Contact Us Box Office Booking Line: 01633 656757 Minicom: 01633 656657 Website: www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront Myspace: www.myspace.com/theriverfront

Administration: 01633 656677 Email: the.riverfront@newport.gov.uk Address: Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport NP20 1HG Facebook: B ecome a fan or join our group at www.facebook.com

How to Find Us Situated 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 Road From 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.

Parking There 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

To Book:

01633 656757 www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront

At a Glance Diary / Dyddiadur Autumn 2009 Dates

Show

Times

Genre

Venue

Page No.

SEPTEMBER Wed 2 Mon 7 Mon 7 Tues 8 Thurs 10 Fri 11 Mon 14 - 19 Wed 16 - 18 Sat 19 Mon 21 Tues 22 Wed 23 Thurs 24 Fri 25 Sat 26 Mon 28 Tues 29

First Wednesday Sinfonia Cymru Rumba Rumba On the Edge Summer Sessions Osez Wardrobe Diaries How Green Was My Valley Is Anybody There? Is Anybody There? Playing Burton Admiral Comedy Shed Admiral Comedy Shed Can You Sing? Looking for Eric Looking for Eric

1pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 5pm 6.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 11am* & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7pm 7.45pm 7.45pm

Classical Classical Film Film Drama Open Mic Dance Dance/Circus Ballet Film Film Drama Comedy Comedy Music Film Film

Studio Theatre Studio Studio Studio Terrace Outside Studio Theatre Studio Studio Theatre Studio Studio Theatre Studio Studio

2 5 16 16 2 5 5 6 6 16 16 6 2 2 7 16 16

OCTOBER Thurs 1 Sat 3 Mon 5 - 6 Tues 6 Wed 7 Thurs 8 Fri 9 Sat 10 Mon 12 - 13 Fri 16 Mon 19 Tues 20 Wed 21 Wed 21 Thurs 22 Fri 23 Sat 24 Sat 24 Sun 25 Mon 26 - 27 Tues 27 Wed 28 Thurs 29 Thurs 29 Fri 30

Julian Lloyd-Webber Andy Fairweather Low Film tbc Shakespeare Schools Festival Shakespeare Schools Festival The Searchers Rhod Gilbert Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Film tbc Sinfonia Cymru Open Rehearsal Film tbc Film tbc Film tbc First Films Awards The Marriage of Figaro Pam Ayres Buddy Holly and the Cricketers The Tempest Sinfonia Cymru Film tbc Something Else The Big Read Dead Cat Bounce Admiral Comedy Shed Admiral Comedy Shed

7.30pm 8pm 7.45pm 7pm 7pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 8pm 7.45pm 11am* & 7.45pm 1pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 11.30am & 1.30pm 9.30am - 4.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm

Classical Theatre Music Theatre Film Studio Drama Theatre Drama Theatre Music Theatre Comedy Theatre Music Theatre Film Studio Classical Theatre Film Studio Film Studio Film Studio Film Theatre Opera Theatre Poetry Theatre Music Theatre Drama Studio Classical Theatre Film Studio Family Theatre Reading Theatre / Studio Drama Theatre Comedy Studio Comedy Studio

7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 2 2

Dates

Show

Times

Genre

Venue

Page No.

NOVEMBER Mon - 3 Tues 3 Wed 4 Thurs 5 Fri 6 Mon 9 - 14 Mon 16 - 17 Tues 17 Wed 18 Thurs 19 Thurs 19 Fri 20 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sat 21 Mon 23 Tues 24 Wed 25 Thurs 26 Fri 27 Mon 30

Film tbc SalomĂŠ First Wednesday Duco Gulliver Gwyl Cerdd Dant Film tbc Andy Parsons She Stoops to Conquer On the Edge The Europeans Iwan Llewellyn-Jones The Europeans Dennis Locorriere The Europeans Film tbc Film tbc Film tbc Admiral Comedy Shed Admiral Comedy Shed Film tbc

7.45pm 7.30pm 1pm 7.45pm 7.45pm Various 7.45pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 8pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 11am* & 7.45pm 1pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.45pm

Film Studio Music/Film Theatre Classical Studio Dance Studio Drama Studio Music Theatre / Studio Film Studio Comedy Theatre Drama Theatre Drama Theatre Drama Studio Classical Theatre Drama Studio Music Theatre Drama Studio Film Studio film Studio Film Studio Comedy Studio Comedy Studio Film Studio

12 2 13 13 13 14 14 2 14 15 14 15 15 2 2 -

DECEMBER Tues 1 Wed 2 Mon 7 - 8 Thurs 10 Thurs 10 Mon 14 Tues 15 Wed 16 Thurs 17 Fri 18

Film tbc First Wednesday Film tbc Newport Cathedral Choir On the Edge Film tbc Film tbc Film tbc Admiral Comedy Shed Admiral Comedy Shed

7.45pm 1pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 11am* & 7.45pm 1pm 7.45pm 7.45pm

Film Classical Film Music Drama Film Film Film Comedy Comedy

2 15 2 2 2

Studio Studio Studio Theatre Studio Studio Studio Studio Studio Studio

Tuesday 1 December 09 - Sunday 3 January 10, Peter Pan (see p. 3-4 for more details) Design by Cactus Design www.cactusdesignltd.co.uk