NT Live: Playboy of the Western World
Apollo Theatre screens NT Live: Playboy of the Western World in Newport, with Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke and Siobhán McSweeney in Synge's play.
Place
Apollo Theatre
Volunteer-run theatre on Pyle Street in Newport, staging Apollo Players productions, NT Live screenings, opera and visiting music events.
Apollo Theatre is a small volunteer-run theatre on Pyle Street, close to Newport town centre. The building began life as a Methodist chapel before local volunteers converted it into a theatre, and it now gives the Island a proper community stage without the fuss of a large venue.
The programme mixes Apollo Players productions with screenings, opera and visiting performers, so it works for a planned theatre night, a wet-weather evening, or a cultural stop before heading into Newport for food. The auditorium has an intimate feel, and the theatre bar gives you somewhere to settle before the curtain goes up.
Parking can take a little thought because the theatre sits just off the main shopping streets, so check nearby town-centre car parks before you leave. For ticketed shows, book ahead where possible and check the theatre’s latest listing before travelling.
Upcoming events here
Thursday 4 June 2026
1 event
Saturday 6 June 2026
1 event
Operation Geranium Music Festival
Operation Geranium Music Festival is an Apollo Theatre all-dayer in Newport celebrating the Island project with guest bands and local music artists.
Thursday 25 June 2026
1 event
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Apollo Theatre screens NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses in Newport, starring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in Christopher Hampton's classic adaptation.
Saturday 11 July 2026
1 event
Vocal Legends with Sandy Smith
Vocal Legends with Sandy Smith brings a night of big vocal hits to Apollo Theatre in Newport, covering Cher, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Adele and more.
Friday 17 July 2026
1 event
70 Girls 70
70 Girls 70 brings Kander and Ebb's offbeat musical comedy to Apollo Theatre in Newport, with performances from 17 to 25 July 2026.
Saturday 18 July 2026
1 event
70 Girls 70
70 Girls 70 brings Kander and Ebb's offbeat musical comedy to Apollo Theatre in Newport, with performances from 17 to 25 July 2026.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
1 event
70 Girls 70
70 Girls 70 brings Kander and Ebb's offbeat musical comedy to Apollo Theatre in Newport, with performances from 17 to 25 July 2026.
Wednesday 22 July 2026
1 event
70 Girls 70
70 Girls 70 brings Kander and Ebb's offbeat musical comedy to Apollo Theatre in Newport, with performances from 17 to 25 July 2026.
Thursday 23 July 2026
1 event
70 Girls 70
70 Girls 70 brings Kander and Ebb's offbeat musical comedy to Apollo Theatre in Newport, with performances from 17 to 25 July 2026.
Friday 24 July 2026
1 event
70 Girls 70
70 Girls 70 brings Kander and Ebb's offbeat musical comedy to Apollo Theatre in Newport, with performances from 17 to 25 July 2026.
Saturday 25 July 2026
1 event
70 Girls 70
70 Girls 70 brings Kander and Ebb's offbeat musical comedy to Apollo Theatre in Newport, with performances from 17 to 25 July 2026.