New Theatre (Cardiff)

New Theatre (Cardiff)

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name = New Theatre


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address = Park Place
city = Cardiff
country = Wales, UK
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capacity = 1570
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opened = 10 December 1906
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website = www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

The New Theatre (Welsh: "Theatr Newydd" although it usually uses its English name as a title) is one of the principal theatres in Cardiff, capital city of Wales, and celebrated its centenary in 2006. It is located in Cardiff city centre on Park Place, close to Cathays Park.

The theatre has a capacity of 1,570,cite web |url= http://www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/english/history.asp|publisher= New Theatre|title= History of the New Theatre |accessdate=2008-10-05] and hosts a number of touring productions including Musical theatre, plays and children's shows and also presents an annual Christmas pantomime.

History

The building was constructed from brick and Bath Stone and opened to the general public on 10 December 1906. The first public performance was a performance of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

The artists that have performed on stage at the New Theatre have included Sarah Bernhardt, Anna Pavlova, Laurel and Hardy, Tom Jones, Tommy Cooper and Shirley Bassey.

In 1954 Welsh National Opera made the New Theatre its home and principal base, however they have subsequently moved and taken up permanent residence in the Wales Millennium Centre.

Present day

Arts Active is the education, community and audience engagement section of St David's Hall and the New Theatre.

The theatre also hosts all the rounds of the Song Prize of the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition, apart from the final night, which is held in St David's Hall.

References

External links

* [http://www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/English/index.asp Official Website]


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