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MAY MILLION DOLLAR


QUARTET 2-6 May Discover the true story behind one unforgettable recording session that brought together rock’n’roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, with Jason Donovan as Sam Phillips.


OUT OF ORDER 16-20 May An all-star ensemble cast including Shaun Williamson (EastEnders), Sue Holderness (Only Fools & Horses) and Andrew Hall (Coronation Street) bring Ray Cooney’s hilarious farce to Cardiff.


THE CRUCIBLE 23-27 May Charlie Condou (Coronation Street) and Victoria Yeates (Call the Midwife) are the leads in Arthur Miller’s landmark play about paranoia, accusation and manipulation, a political parable for our times.


THE WIPERS TIMES


THE CRUCIBLE JUNE


THE WOMAN IN BLACK 6-10 June Susan Hill’s brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror is back in Cardiff to excite and terrify in equal measure.


NOT DEAD ENOUGH 13-17 June Bill Ward (Emmerdale) and Laura Whitmore (Strictly Come Dancing) star in the stage adaptation of multi-million selling crime writer Peter James’ award winning Roy Grace series and acclaimed stage franchise.


THE GRADUATE 20-24 June Hollywood star Catherine McCormack (Braveheart) is Mrs Robinson in this hilarious West End comedy based on the Oscar-winning film, with a soundtrack featuring The Beach Boys and Simon and Garfunkel.


NOT DEAD ENOUGH VALENTINE SHIRLEY SHIRLEY VALENTINE 27 June – 1 July


Willy Russell’s heart-warming one-woman comedy has its first major revival on its 30th anniversary, with Jodie Prenger as the bored housewife


learning about the world and herself on a holiday in Greece.


JULY


BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY 4-8 July Two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell the rock’n’roll legend’s sensational story.


BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM 15-16 July From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter-join Ben, Holly and their friends for this beautiful story that will delight the whole family.


BUDDY NOVEMBER


JOE McELDERRY – THE GLORIA TOUR 20 July Platinum-selling singing sensation Joe McElderry will present a night of smash hit songs from his upcoming album Saturday Night at the Movies, including Daydream Believer, Love is All Around and new single Gloria.


THEATRE TOURS 28-29 July Ever fancied a look into a star’s dressing room or stepping onto the New Theatre stage? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the building and learn about the theatre’s long history.


AUGUST


VARIETY 5 August Young musicians, dancers, actors, circus performers and artists come together to present an evening of entertaining and engaging acts that promises to amuse and amaze.


THE GRUFFALO 31 August – 3 September There are songs, laughs and scary fun galore for children aged 3+ in this much-loved show, as Mouse goes on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical adaptation of the classic picture book.


BOX OFFICE THE GRUFFALO


ORBIT THEATRE: WEST SIDE STORY 7-11 November Wales No.1 amateur theatre company are bringing one of the most memorable musicals of all time to the New. From first notes to final breath, this is one of the most innovative and relevant musical dramas of our time.


WAIT UNTIL DARK 14-18 November Often ranked as one of the top 100 scariest films of all time, this exciting new stage adaptation of the classic, edge-of-your-seat thriller stars Jack Ellis (Prime Suspect, Bad Girls) and Oliver Mellor (Coronation Street).


LEGALLY BLONDE 20-25 November OMG you guys!! Award-winning actress Rita Simons (Roxy in EastEnders) stars alongside Bill Ward in the all-singing, all dancing romantic comedy.


DECEMBER/JANUARY


SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS 9 December 2017 – 14 January 2018 There’ll be a magical mirror, seven friendly dwarfs, a beautiful princess, a handsome prince and plenty of audience participation in the New Theatre’s 2017-18 pantomime, the fairest in all the land!


029 2087 8889 www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk Purchases may be subject to a Ticketing Service Charge LEGALLY BLONDE


ORBIT THEATRE: MADAGASCAR 31 May – 4 June Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hop Hippo and, of course, those hilarious penguins in the musical adventure of a lifetime, courtesy of Wales’ no.1 amateur theatre company.


SEPTEMBER


THE WIPERS TIMES 12-16 September Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, this is the true and extraordinary story of the satirical newspaper created in the mud and mayhem of the Somme during the First World War.


AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS


AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS 19-24 September A hugely talented cast of 8 play over 25 characters in this imaginative, high-spirited escapade about Phileas Fogg, who wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in only eighty days!


BLOOD BROTHERS 26-30 September After previous successes in Cardiff, Willy Russell’s legendary musical returns to the New Theatre. The captivating and moving tale comes with a superb score, including Bright New Day and Tell Me It’s Not Over.


OCTOBER


DEATHTRAP 10-14 October Stage and television stars Paul Bradley and Jessie Wallace lead the cast in this truly spine-chilling whodunit. Book now for this wickedly enjoyable show, the longest running thriller in Broadway history.


CABARET 17-21 October Featuring show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and iconic songs like Money Makes the World Go Round and Maybe This Time, this 1930-set landmark musical will blow you away.


CABARET


PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE 25 & 26 October Enjoy this new live stage version of the hugely successful CBeebies show, featuring Peppa Pig, George and their friends in a brand new story full of songs and heaps of fun.


TAP FACTORY 28 October In a production full of pure pleasure and positive energy, this international hit-show for all the family features urban tap dance, percussion, comedy and acrobatics.


CILLA THE MUSICAL


CILLA THE MUSICAL 31 October – 4 November This spectacular and heart-warming musical tells the extraordinary story of the ordinary girl from Liverpool, Cilla Black, whose rise to stardom made her one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers.


PEPPA PIG


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