What's On | Dolman Theatre

Sunset Boulevard

20 February – 22 February

Concept Players presents Andrew Lloyd Webbers musical about Norma Desmond, a faded star of the silent screen era, living in the past in her decaying mansion on the fabled Los Angeles street. When young screenwriter Joe Gillis accidentally crosses her path, she sees in him an opportunity to make her return to the big screen, with romance and tragedy to follow.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

25 February – 01 March

Half Term Family Fun with Newport Pantomime Society

March

Evening of Music and Drama

08 March – 08 March

Dolman Theatreworks bring you An Evening Of Music and Drama

The Actress

12 March – 15 March

The Actress dramatises the events backstage as a colourful, complicated actress makes her emotional farewell performance. Various people from her life invade her dressing room to say their goodbyes, declare their love, roar with laughter, spit insults, grab a final embrace, and renew old battles Performed by Newport Playgoers Society.

The TV Station 2025

26 March – 29 March

Variety Show with Newport Scouts and Girlguides.

April

A night At The Musicals

05 April – 05 April

An evening of musical entertainment with The Sharon Higgins Musical Theatre Group

Titanic The Musical

09 April – 12 April

Playgoers Musical Company bring you this musical based on the characters aboard the tragic maiden voyage of this famous ship.

Believe

16 April – 17 April

Kaleidoscope Dance bring you an evening of dance

Popcorn

25 April – 26 April

The Charlotte May Academy presents a Gala Spectacular

Fame

29 April – 01 May

Fame the Musical follows the highs and lows of the final class of New York City's illustrious High School for the Performing Arts

May

Everly Brother by Candlelight

03 May – 03 May

Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring tunes of the iconic Everly Brothers in this unique acoustic theatre show, brought to life by Gerry Slattery and Lars Pluto, renowned performers from the internationally touring shows Sun Records: The Concert and Walk Right Back. Experience the magic of candlelight as we weave a tapestry of the Everly Brothers' greatest hits with the delicate touch of live strings to accompany the acoustic guitars. This intimate setting promises a night filled with nostalgia, emotion and the timeless beauty of the Everly Brothers' music. Don't miss this enchanting opportunity to be part of a musical journey where timeless harmonies meet the warm, flickering glow of candlelight.

A Very Funny Night at the Theatre

09 May – 10 May

An evening of comedy musical songs from Broadway and The West End

Bette and Joan

14 May – 17 May

Bette and Joan was inspired by the real-life feud between Crawford and Davis, and explores issues of sexism, ageism, and misogyny in Hollywood. Performed by Newport Playgoers Society

Grease

22 May – 24 May

The Sharon Higgins Musical Theatre Group bring you the smash hit musical “Grease”. Since its electric Broadway and West End debut in the early 1970’s, GREASE has remained one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals. Funny, frank and featuring the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights,” GREASE follows the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies, as they navigate high school to the unforgettable rock n’ roll soundtrack that defined generations

Lord Of The Flies

28 May – 29 May

Performed by Dolman Theatreworks. A group of British school children who are stranded on an island after a plane crash during a war. The children attempt to build a new society, but their desire for power and control leads them to descend into savagery and chaos.

Curious incident of the Dog In The Night-Time

30 May – 31 May

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time tells the story of a gifted boy called Christopher Boone. He investigates the killing of a dog and in doing so has an adventure of self-discovery. Please note This play has strong language is not suitable for children under 12.

June

Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

11 June – 14 June

Newport Playgoers Society bring you this inventive, fast-paced comedy featuring P.G. Wodehouse's iconic double act.

Bonnie and Clyde

19 June – 21 June

Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure….and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, this award-winning musical production is set to take Newport by storm. Discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation. Featuring music by Tony® nominee Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde), lyrics by Tony® and Oscar® winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard), a book by Emmy® Award nominee Ivan Menchell

Mission To Dance

29 June – 29 June

J W School of Dance bring you an afternoon of out of this world entertainment

July

Cirque Du Spectacular

04 July – 06 July

Another dance spectacular from The Sharon Higgins Academy

September

Midsummer Nights Dream

10 September – 13 September

Newport Playgoers Society bring you this Shakespeare comedy

9 to 5

25 September – 27 September

Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy - giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can't she?

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