New Theatre, Grade II listed theatre in Cardiff city centre, Wales
The New Theatre features a traditional three-level auditorium with 1,144 seats, offering clear views of performances from every section of the house.
Constructed by architect Ernest Augustus Runtz, the theatre opened its doors on December 10, 1906, with a performance of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Throughout its history, the stage welcomed performers including Sarah Bernhardt, Anna Pavlova, Shirley Bassey, and hosted the world premiere of Harold Pinter's The Homecoming.
The venue provides wheelchair access both front-of-house and backstage, with audio description, captioning, and sign language interpretation for selected performances.
The stage dimensions at its construction measured 76 feet wide by 54 feet deep, making it one of the largest performance spaces in Britain.
Location: Cardiff
Location: Castle
Inception: December 10, 1906
Architects: Ernest Augustus Runtz
Official opening: December 10, 1906
Architectural style: Edwardian architecture
Capacity: 1144
Elevation above the sea: 11.7 m
Address: Park Place, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 3LN, Wales
Website: http://newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.48370,-3.17553
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:41
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