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Ffresh Festival: Walk Away Renee - 08/02/2012

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Ffresh is proud to host the UK premiere of Jonathan Caouette's long awaited follow up to his highly acclaimed debut feature Tarnation. "Few filmmakers working today can meld the formal wizardry on display here with a relatively straightforward account of a serious personal subject. With a soundtrack of quiet standards accompanying some extremely imaginative apocalyptic abstractions, Caouette has achieved a balancing act bordering on genius." Howard Feinstein, ScreenDaily In Walk Away Renee, Jonathan embarks on a road trip to move his mentally ill mother Renée across the country. As they encounter roadblocks in the present, we begin to flash back to moments from the past, giving us insight into this anything-but-ordinary mother/son relationship. Through musical montage, psychedelic sequences and real and imagined circumstance the film raises questions about love, sacrifice, and the reality in which we live. The film will be introduced by writer & director Jonathan Caouette. The Jonathan Caouette retrospective is sponsored by British Council Wales.

Arts & Crafts Fair : Ty Celf - 17/12/2011

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:30:00 GMT

Hand crafted cards, ceramics, paintings, weaving plus many other items. Unless otherwise stated, the event is free to enter and will take place on the upstairs gallery level.

Ffresh Festival 'Newport Stories' - 27/01/2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMT

The Newport Stories project encourages people to tell a story about the city in less than 50 words and a single photograph. The project has been created by Ffresh - the Student Moving Image Festival of Wales, the Newport Film School and The Riverfront to celebrate the festival being hosted in Newport for the first time in its 10 year history. A number of well known Newport residents - including the Leader of the City Council Matthew Evans, and authors Matt Beynon Rees and Paul Manship - have contributed stories, which are hosted on the project's website newportstories.tumblr.com. Several of the stories have also been adapted by students from the Film School into short films, which will premiere on the opening night of the film festival on February 8 at The Riverfront. Here's your chance to see some of the best stories and images submitted to the project, which show Newport in all its uncensored glory. If you'd like to submit your own story, email james@ffresh.com

LGBT History Cymru - 11/02/2012

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Author Alex Drummond will be reading extracts from the book "Queering the Tranny" as part of our events to celebrate LGBT History Cymru.

The Riverfront Does Strictly - Ballroom - 07/01/2012

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Rubicon Adult Taster Sessions. Saturn Dance will run professional Ballroom and Latin dance classes for adults where you can come along, learn something new, and have some fun! These 6-week courses are suitable for complete beginners with no previous dance experience. At the end of each course you will have a basic social routine in three dances which you will be able to confidently dance with a partner, to music. The course is progressive each week, you will revisit what is taught the previous week as well as learning something new however if you wish to join part-way through the course that is fine! Sessions are led by Darren Jones. Starting on Sat 7 January - Sat 11 February 2012 4pm-5pm (Ballroom) Waltz, Tango , Quickstep and Foxtrot If you fancy learning Latin alongside Ballroom then you could book both classes for the discounted price of £35. 5pm-6pm (Latin) Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba and Jive www.saturndance.com

The Riverfront Does Strictly - Latin Style - 07/01/2012

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Rubicon Adult Taster Sessions. Saturn Dance will run professional Ballroom and Latin dance classes for adults where you can come along, learn something new, and have some fun! These 6-week courses are suitable for complete beginners with no previous dance experience. At the end of each course you will have a basic social routine in three dances which you will be able to confidently dance with a partner, to music. The course is progressive each week, you will revisit what is taught the previous week as well as learning something new however if you wish to join part-way through the course that is fine! Sessions are led by Darren Jones. Starting on Sat 7 January - Sat 11 February 2012 5pm-6pm (Latin) Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba and Jive If you fancy learning Ballroom alongside Latin then you could book both classes for the discounted price of £35. 4pm-5pm (Ballroom) Waltz, Tango , Quickstep and Foxtrot www.saturndance.com

Half Term Workshops: Mask Making - 13/02/2012

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

To celebrate World Community Arts Week come and join us for some fun creative workshops. Age 6+. All materials provided.

Half Term Workshops: Chinese Lantern Making - 14/02/2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

To celebrate World Community Arts Week come and join us for some fun creatve workshops. Ages 6+. All materials provided.

Resistance (PG) - 13/02/2012

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Director: Amit Gupta Starring: Michael Sheen, Iwan Rheon and Kimberley Nixon UK, 2011, 1 hour 32 minutes Amit Guptas' directorial debut, Resistance, is an adaptation of Owen Sheers' celebrated novel about an alternate history of the second world war. This film explores the 'what if' idea that D-Day didn't work, and Britain was occupied by Nazi Germany. It follows Sarah (Andrea Risenborough), a young farmers wife who one day finds her husband, along with all the rest of the men from their their small Welsh village, missing. Confused and awaiting her husbands return, Sarah, along with the rest of the women, are subdued into co-operation with Nazi officials. The longer Germany's military forces stay, the more the lines between collaboration, occupation and survival get blurred which leads the delicate balance of opposites to whither until eventually equilibrium subsides into conflict. ***TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY - VALENTINES MEAL OFFER*** Two cinema tickets, a meal for two with a glass of Rose wine each - all for just £15! Please prebook your meal so the chefs know how many to cook for... The choice of main course is as follows: Veggie - Creamy mushroom stroganoff served with rice and mixed salad. Meat - Juicy aromatic meatballs and spaghetti served with cheese and garlic bread.

Theatr Pena presents Dark Love & Deep Song - 15/02/2012

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Readings from the poetry and plays of Federico Garcia Lorca. "Theatre is poetry that rises from the book and becomes human enough to talk and shout, weep and despair."(Lorca 1936) Directed by Hannah O'Leary, Kathryn Dimery, Erica Eirian, Hannah O'Leary, Lisabeth Miles and Olwen Rees will perform readings from Lorca's plays and poetry and acclaimed mezzo-soprano Buddug Verona James will perform the words and music of Lorca and Manuel de Falla. Theatr Peña's association with The Riverfront began in 2009 with the company's remarkable interpretation of Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba. The company returned in 2010 with Brendan Kennelly's The Trojan Women and is back this spring with a series of lunch-time script in hand performances beginning with Dark Love & Deep Song, and continuing with War Songs on Wednesday 14 March. Coming soon... Theatr Peña and The Riverfront's co-production of Jean Genet's 'The Maids'!

International World Community Arts Day - 15/02/2012

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

From Newport to Namibia, Singapore to Seattle, communities around the world are holding exhibitions and events to celebrate the arts! For the 5th year, The Riverfront is celebrating International World Community Arts Week, and there will be an exhibition of art work from local artists in the Gallery and Mezzanine space. Come along and support your creative folks! If you are a visual artist and want to share your work with Newport and the wider community, please contact sally-anne.evans@newport.gov.uk for more information about how you can exhibit your work during The World Community Arts Week. On Wednesday 15 February, as part of World Community Arts Week, there will be an inspirational evening performance at The Riverfront where musicians, dancers, poets, film-makers and other performers are invited to showcase their work and celebrate the arts! If you would like to participate, please contact sally-anne.evans@newport.gov.uk

The Wheels On The Bus - 17/02/2012

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Their first trip to the theatre should be the best! Developed with teachers to support the early years foundation stage. Join Buster the big red bus with all of his friends on their magical adventures, journeying through a song book loved by the whole family. This is classic sing-a-long fun at its very best for children of all ages. You'll find Buster the bus Coming Round The Mountain, then he'll stop to count Ten Green Bottles, they'll find Five Little Ducks... and then all go Apples and Bananas. So climb aboard and buckle up for the ride of your life! Featuring many more sing-along-favourites and of course, The Wheels on the Bus! So come and join the ride and bring the whole family! Featuring lots of all time sing-a-long favourites! Age 3+ recommended.

NINE - Mr & Mrs Clark - 17/02/2012

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Directed by Sean Tuan John Design by Suzi Dorey Multimedia Technician - Peter Farago. NINE is a unique piece of interactive dance theatre that challenges both the company and audience to create a truly individual show. Mr and Mrs Clark use a combination of performance styles and film to deliver a searching pastiche on modern living in NINE individual scenes. The audience have the power to choose not only the order of the show as it unfolds but also to see sections repeated as many times as they wish to establish and manipulate the underlying story. NINE was originally conceived for The Dylan Thomas Fringe Festival as a retrospective of work. This brand new version brings the Clarks' trademark twist in the surreal and humorous under the directorship of one of Wales' leading choreographers and filmmakers, Sean Tuan John. Mr and Mrs Clark make physical theatre with strong dance and music elements. They presented The Mr and Mrs Clark Medicine Show at The Big Splash and performed at Comedy Port 2011. www.mrandmrsclark.co.uk

Valentine's Family Fun Trail - 11/02/2012

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

It's not just for girls! £2.50 per child, which includes a goody bag. 10.30am - 4pm, daily from 11th - 18th February, with Free Face Painting on 14th February and Free Crafty String Workshop on 16th February.

St David's Foundation: Medley of Music - 18/02/2012

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

The Riverfront will play host to a Medley of Music concert in aid of St David's Foundation Hospice Care. It promises to be an amazing evening for all music lovers with Risca Male Choir, Blaenavon Town Band, local vocalist and pianist, Richard Harris, together with local band, Duality. All of the acts enjoy a history of magnificent performances at many prestigious events. All funds raised will support the Foundation's work in the community. Every day, St David's are caring for around 1,000 patients with life threatening illnesses, providing vital at home care and supporting their families through difficult times.

Half Term Fun - 12/02/2012

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Come along and have some fun this half term. We have two Valentines trails, and two special free activities during the week - on Tuesday 14th there will be face painting, and on Thursday 16th a drop-in crafty string workshop. Sunday to Sunday inclusive The Centre is open from 10am to 4.30pm daily in the winter.

Dick Whittington - 14/02/2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Newport Pantomime & Musical Society proudly present their 40th anniversary production of Dick Whittington. Special matinee performance Saturday 18th February to meet Dick and members of the cast with fancy dress optional. Tuesday - Saturday, 7.00pm. Matinee performance Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 at 2.15pm Adults £11, children £9, concessions for group bookings. Please leave a message if you telephone.

Welsh Open Snooker Championship 2012 - 13/02/2012

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Featuring defending champion John Higgins, home favourite Mark Williams and many more of snooker's top stars. The top 16 in the world, as of the seeding cut-off point in January, will be at the venue automatically and will be joined by 16 qualifiers. Take advantage of an incredible half price ticket offer for all sessions up to and including quarter finals - please note that a limited number of tickets are available at this special price and terms and conditions apply. Tickets are now on sale.

Another Earth (PG) - 20/02/2012

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Director: Mike Cahill Starring: Brit Marling, William Mapother and Matthew-Lee Erlbach UK, 2011, 1 hour 32 mins. Winner of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival's Alfred P. Sloan Prize, Another Earth came out of nowhere at Sundance to catch big time attention from studios with its excellent weaving together of both human and scientific elements. Rhoda (Brit Marling) is a promising young woman recently accepted into MIT's astrophysics program. She's driving home one night from partying when she becomes distracted by a big blue object in the skies. Her momentary distraction leads to a tragic accident where a young child is killed along with his pregnant mother while his father, famous composer John Burroughs (William Mapother), is left in a coma. Ffresh Student Moving Image Festival Now in its 10th year, Ffresh - the Student Moving Image Festival of Wales - features the best student work from Wales, the UK, and abroad, along with masterclasses, panel sessions and workshops with some of the industry's most renowned and respected figures. The festival takes place at The Riverfront and Newport Film School from 8 - 10 February 2012. Below is a taste of what will happen at The Riverfront, but look at www.ffresh.com for the full programme and more info! The programme includes: Monday 6 February at 11am - 1pm: Masterclass with legendary film maker Mike Leigh Wednesday 8 February at 5.30pm: Ffresh Best UK Graduate Documentary Wednesday 8 February at 7.30pm: Ffresh opening night film Walk Away Renee with writer and director Jonatahn Caouette introducing the film Thursday 9 February from 2pm - 9.30pm: Short film screenings including Ffresh Experimental, Ffresh Factual, Ficcion 2, Ffresh Best UK Graduate Animation, Newport Shorts and All Tomorrow's Parties Friday 10 February from 11am - 8pm: Screenings including Walk Away Renee, Ffresh Welsh Language, Ffresh Fiction Postgraduate, Documentaire and S4C Community Shorts Friday 10 February at 8pm: Ffresh Awards Show There's lots more going on during the Ffresh festival, please see www.ffresh.com for full programme!

World Community Arts Exhibition - 16/02/2012

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT