Newport City - What's On

Christy Moore - 27/05/2013

Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 BST

Christy began 2012 with 3 sell out shows at Dublin's Grand Canal Theatre, followed by a televised performance at the BBC Folk Awards in February, where his rendering of Kevin Littlewood's Morecambe Bay, a description of Chinese cockle pickers caught unawares by the rising tide, was nominated for Best Original Song. Morecambe Bay features on Moore's well regarded 2011 release Folk Tale. Produced by Declan Sinnott, Folk Tale is the latest result of Christy and Declan's unique musical alliance. Other players on Folk Tale include Gerry O'Connor, Tim Edey and Neil Martin with The West Ocean String Quartet. The album features 11 tracks: One song argues that God must be a Woman, another describes a Flight to Freedom; There is a song about The Singing Priests in the Phoenix Park and another describing a bunch of Tulips in Amsterdam. One song recalls a murder in East Clare, another remembers The Choctaw Indian people coming to Skibbereen. One eulogises a Mode of Transport in Kildare while yet another describes nights spent out in The Naul. There are some words from Paula Meehan (the Poet of Dublin) and a song of Tipperary. From Lancashire comes the beautiful (yet awful) song called Morecambe Bay.

Story-telling and Crafts - 28/05/2013

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 BST

The Secret Life of Toys. Listen to stories about action hero Traction Man and his pet, Turbo Dog, or the antics of Katie Moran and her Tiresome Ted. Children can also have a go at making a paper robot, superhero or princess based on the stories. All welcome and children can bring along a favourite toy. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.

Story-telling and Craft - 28/05/2013

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 BST

Family Discovery Day - 28/05/2013

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:00:00 BST

Come along and learn more about Egyptian mummies. Free but booking is required. Each family member must have a ticket collected from the Museum desk. 11am - 11.30am, 12.00- 12.30pm, 1.00pm - 1.30pm, 2.00pm - 2.30pm

Story-telling and Craft - 28/05/2013

Tue, 28 May 2013 14:00:00 BST

Broken (15) - 27/05/2013

Mon, 27 May 2013 19:45:00 BST

Broken offers an image of modern Britain in the form of three dead-end families leading desperate lives at the end of a cul-de-sac in an anonymous London suburb. The violent, recently widowed working-class Bob Oswald is fiercely protective of his three dangerously wayward daughters. The repressed, petit bourgeois Mr Buckley and his alcoholic wife can't cope with their vulnerable, handicapped son and have him sectioned. Deserted by his wife, the kindly Archie, a small-time local solicitor, takes care of his 12-year-old diabetic daughter Skunk and 14-year-old son with the help of a good-looking Polish au pair, who's in love with a schoolteacher.

Newport & Gwent Literary Club - 26/09/2012

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 BST

The format is a sit-down meal followed by a literary talk/lecture on a range of topics through the season. The Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month and the full programme can be seen below. 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Dr Frankenstein's Travelling Freak Show - 29/05/2013

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 BST

"What does one see, when looking into the eyes of a monster?" You are invited to revel in the freakish delights of Dr Frankenstein's Travelling Freak Show! Take your seat and observe as a lobster mind reader, a bearded lady and a chimpanzee retell Mary Shelly's Frankenstein through the debauched and twisted eyes of one cynical raconteur. Accompanied by an original score composed by Cardiff based band INC.A, Tin Shed Theatre present the darkly comical and sickly twisted, Dr Frankenstein's Travelling Freak Show delicately treading the line between hilarity and morality.

Story-telling and Craft - 29/05/2013

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 BST

Story-telling and Craft - 29/05/2013

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 BST

Family Craft Day - 29/05/2013

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:00:00 BST

A make and take away session suitable for all the family. Free but booking is required - collect a ticket from the Museum desk. 11.00am - 12.00pm, 12.00pm - 1.00pm 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Parents and Carers Group of Adults with Learning Disabilities - 30/05/2013

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:30:00 BST

Crossroads Carers Contact Centre organises a monthly meeting for family and carers of adults with learning disability. This months speaker is a local representative from Mencap. Information, support and friendship, all welcome. 10.30am

Kids Craft Workshop - 30/05/2013

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:00:00 BST

Suitable for children aged 6 years and over, who will be taught to sew either a monster or fairy hand puppet with some simple techniques they can practice at home. All materials will be provided to make a hand puppet using stitching, sticking and a little imagination! Parents are asked to stay within the vicinity of the workshop to supervise and help if necessary. Places are limited to six per session so booking is essential via the website below. 1pm - 3pm, £8.00

Story-telling and Craft - 30/05/2013

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:00:00 BST

As You Like It - 30/05/2013

Thu, 30 May 2013 19:30:00 BST

The Lord Chamberlain's Men return to the historic setting of Caerleon amphitheatre with their all male production of Shakespeare's mysterious and romantic comedy. Come and see what it looks like when a boy plays a girl, who disguises herself as a boy, and pretends to be a girl in order to woo a boy, who doesn't know that the boy is in fact the girl he has previously fallen in love with. In turn, the girl disguised as a boy attracts another girl, also played by a boy, who doesn't know that the object of her desire isn't a boy. "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players" 7.30pm - 9.30pm Tickets £12.50, concessions £7.50

Drumming Workshops - 30/05/2013

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 BST

Come and make some noise with Taiko drums. In these sessions you will learn about the tradition of Taiko and master some drumming phrases. You will then be offered the opportunity to perform during the Butterfly Ball Parade at The Big Splash on Saturday 1 June at 1.30pm. These workshops need to be booked and are £1.50 per person. They will take place at 10am until 12pm on Thursday 30 May and Friday 31 May at The Riverfront.

Butterfly and Bug Making Workshops - 31/05/2013

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 BST

Drop in free workshop with Malarky Arts to create giant butterflies and bugs to be part of the Butterfly Ball Parade on Saturday 1 June at 2.30pm. Come and join the fun. These free drop in workshops will take place between 10am-4pm on Friday 31 May at The Riverfront.

2RUDE - 31/05/2013

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 BST

2Rude are the UK's number one Ska Tribute Band. Playing everything from Madness to Bad Manners and more, and selling out shows left right and centre, 2Rude bring energetic and engaging performances not to be missed. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desmond2rude/ Website: http://www.2rudeska.co.uk/

Slightly Fat Features at The Big Splash - 31/05/2013

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 BST

Slightly Fat Features presents A Riotous Comedy Cabaret as part of the Big Splash Festival 2013. Fasten your seatbelts, the smash hit comedy troupe Slightly Fat Features are cavorting into town with a hilarious new show before they appear at this years Edinburgh Festival. This unique band of theatrical tinkers have entertained national and international audiences of all ages across the World with their critically acclaimed shows, including appearances on BBC Radio 4 and two sell out runs at The Roundhouse, London. Part Monty Python part Cirque du Soleil- this seven strong ensemble present extraordinary comedy cabaret with an eclectic mix of high physical skills and orchestrated mayhem. Gasp in wonder at feats of physical daring, laugh till your belly hurts and gorge yourself on a smorgasbord of theatrical invention. Slightly Fat Features create an edge of your seat experience like no other, so roll up and see the impossible become possible with your very own eyes. "Comedy Magic" The Independent This cabaret show will be shown on Friday 1 May at 7.30pm in the Main Theatre. The tickets will be free but will have a 50p per ticket admin charge. Tickets for this show can only be purchased in person at the Riverfront Box Office or by calling 01633 656757. You will also see the Slightly Fat Features team appearing individually in the Street Theatre locations during the Saturday at Big Splash.

Story-telling and Craft - 31/05/2013

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 BST