Dolman Theatre

   The Dolman Theatre, Newport, is owned by the Newport Playgoers Society who have been one of the leading amateur theatrical companies in Wales since being formed in 1924. The theatre was purpose built for Newport Playgoers Society in 1967, following a re-development of Newport City Centre that included the demolition of the previous theatre, known as The Newport Little Theatre, which was housed in a converted church.

The Theatre houses a 400 seater auditorium, 38 foot pros arch stage, three large rehearsal rooms, orchestra pit, bar, box-office, cafeteria, council room, extensive dressing-rooms, and newly furnished 60 seater studio, the Dolman Theatre offers facilities for all theatrical styles, and is a hub for the performing arts in South East Wales. Full disabled access is provided with disabled parking immediately in front of the theatre. There is a disabled viewing area in the auditoriumand hearing equipment is available free-of-charge (refundable deposit required).

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To book tickets:

Telephone: 01633 263670
Tickets can also be obtained from Newport Museum & Art Gallery

For more information on The Dolman Theatre visit: http://www.dolmantheatre.co.uk/

Postal Address:
The Dolman Theatre
Kingsway
Newport
NP20 1HY

The Dolman Theatre Studio is home to a variety of experimental performances by the enthusiastic Youth Section of Newport Playgoers Society and by the energetic Solo group which caters for the "post-youth” age range. The Tea For Two matinees (catering, quite literally, for an older, less mobile audience) are popular every month in the studio, when entertainment is provided by a variety of artistes, prior to the audience taking afternoon tea in the cafeteria area.

The theatre is staffed mainly by volunteers both front of house, on-stage, and behind the scenes, where a wealth of experience is available in support of all productions. The technical departments are well resourced with state-of-the-art equipment including flying gallery, computerised lighting consoles, sound
recording studio and multi-purpose projector

All facilities are available for hire to outside organisations, but bookings need to be made well in advance.

New members are always welcome, whatever their theatrical skills or technical expertise. With over 170 nights of live entertainment per annum in the main auditorium, alone, the manpower needed to maintain the theatre is considerable, and every individual’s effort makes an invaluable contribution to the success of The Dolman Theatre.