The Dolman Theatre
WHERE
Newport
What it’s like
A local stage for family musicals and theatre, with Newsies among the shows on the bill.
This is a proper theatre for a family show, not a hall with a stage bolted on. From what they list, you're looking at family musicals and theatrical productions, with Newsies currently on the bill, all paperboys and big dance numbers rather than anything scary for younger ones.
There's indoor seating and toilets on site, which covers the basics for an evening out with kids without you having to plan around anything fancier. No word on food, so I'd eat before you go or budget for an interval treat if there's a kiosk once you're in.
Parking is the one bit that needs a moment's thought. There's no car park attached to the theatre itself, so you're looking at the waterfront or one of the nearby multi-storeys, which is fine if you factor in a short walk but a faff if you're juggling a pushchair and a five-year-old who's already in their best shoes.
Booking is online, and for a show like this I'd get it done ahead rather than hope for the door. It's the kind of night where the actual seeing-a-live-show bit is what sticks, more than any extra bells and whistles.
What’s on here
- FRI9
Colours Of The Rainbow
Ghostlight Theatre Group perform a colourful evening of pop-musical theatre songs at the Dolman Theatre.
- WED14
The Girl On The Train
3 more dates
- THU22
Matilda Jnr
2 more dates
- SUN25
Little Leaders Showcase
A junior choir performs an afternoon showcase of songs at the Dolman Theatre in Newport.
- FRI30
Little Shop Of Horrors
1 more dates
- SAT7
Frozen Jnr
A junior-performer stage production of Disney's Frozen at the Dolman Theatre in Newport.
- WED11
Black Adder The Third
3 more dates
- WED25
Scrooge The Musical
3 more dates
- WED9
Once Upon A Panto
3 more dates
- SUN13
It's Christmas
A festive musical revue from Sharon Higgins Musical Theatre group, full of Christmas songs and cheer.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- No on-site parking. Waterfront and multi-storey car parks nearby
- No on-site parking, so leave a few extra minutes to walk from the waterfront or a multi-storey
- Booking is online ahead of the show rather than on the door
- Newsies is the current production, a musical with plenty of energy for kids
Plan your visit
What kind of shows are on?
Family musicals and theatrical productions, with Newsies currently showing, a lively one with a good message for kids to take home.
Do we need to book ahead?
There's an online booking option, and for a family musical I'd use it rather than turn up on the night.
Is there parking at the theatre?
No car park on site, but there's parking down at the waterfront and in the multi-storeys nearby, so it's a short walk in.
What facilities are there inside?
Indoor seating and toilets, the basics you need for an evening show.
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