New Theatre

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 1,144, and hosts a number of touring productions including Musical theatre, plays and children's shows and also presents an annual Christmas pantomime. 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,...