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John Cleese Packs It In (certificate TBC)

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Thursday 13th November 19:00 About John Cleese Packs It In (certificate TBC) Tickets - £10, concessions - £9 Our Newport Live member 2 for 1 offer is not available for this event 1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road? One of the most recognisable figures in […]

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Children

The Adventures of Marcus & Nelson: Meeting the King

A Trip to the Palace to Meet The King Marcus Harris could hardly believe it. He, Marcus — seven years old, pirate enthusiast, and proud Newport County fan — was on his way to meet the King. His mum had even combed his red curls (though they’d already sprung back into their usual chaos), and Nelson, his cheeky glass eye, was sparkling brighter than ever. “Now behave,” Mum whispered as […]

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (15)

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Wednesday 12th November 14:00 - 19:00 About A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (15) Evening tickets - £5.50, concessions - £5 Matinee tickets - £4.50, concessions - £4 Running time – 120 minutes Director – Kogonada A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a romantic fantasy about love, fate, and the mysterious ways lives can connect. At a wedding, two strangers — David (Colin Farrell) and […]

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Theatre

It’s a wonderful life

Dolman Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HY Wednesday 12th November 19:15 - Saturday 15th November 21:45 About It's a wonderful life Newport Playgoers present Mary Elliot Nelson's 'It's a wonderful life'.This is the saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been squashed by family obligations and civic duty, and whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve […]

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Free

StoryClub

Central Library, 4 John Frost Square, Newport, NP20 1PA Thursday 18th December 11:00 - 11:45 About StoryClub Stories, rhymes and crafts. Children and their carers can join in songs and rhymes, listen to stories and enjoy a fun craft activity. Website https://www.newport.gov.uk/our-city/see-and-do/libraries/events-and-activities

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Dani, Seabass, Amber, UZU and Keys sat in Newport City Radio

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Seabass and UZU on the Pure Local Extra show

Today, UZU (Dave) and Seabass (Sebastian) joined Kym and Keys for a talk Dave has been on the show before and is more experienced within music, he is also part of a band called Crisis Talks. He is currently doing a side project by the name of UZU. This was the first time Sebastian visited the show.Both artists make very unique music. UZU makes “cinematic atmospheric dark fusion of industrial, […]

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News

It’s Peter Andre!

Peter Andre tops the bill! Multi-million selling chart-topper and TV star Peter Andre has today been revealed as the headline live act for Newport Now BID’s Countdown to Christmas spectacular. Running from 2pm to 5.30pm on Saturday, November 15, Countdown to Christmas will feature live music, fairground rides and celebrity guests, culminating in the official switching on of Newport’s city centre 2025 Christmas lights and a breathtaking fireworks display. Pop […]

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Dead of Winter (15)

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Monday 10th November 19:30 - Tuesday 11th November 19:00 About Dead of Winter (15) Evening tickets - £5.50, concessions - £5 Matinee tickets - £4.50, concessions - £4 Running time – 98 minutes Director – Brian Kirk Hit by a blizzard, a grief-stricken loner (Emma Thompson) gets lost among backroads near a Minnesotan lake and stops for help at a remote cabin in the […]

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“Raising the Roof”: St. Stephen’s Church in Pill Launches Campaign to Secure Its Future

Raising Money for future generations A community at the heart of Pillgwenlly, Newport, is rallying to protect one of its most important local spaces. St. Stephen’s Church, a historic Victorian building that has served generations, has launched a major fundraising campaign called “Raising the Roof” — aiming to secure £30,000 to replace its ageing roof and safeguard the many community services it provides. “We’re not just a church — we’re […]

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