Chance for Young People to be in the Spotlight

One of the leading local dramatic companies is recruiting young people aged 16 to 35 to join them and help stage their ground-breaking productions.

James Reynolds as Holmes and James Symonds as Watson

 in the recent PNG production ‘Sherlock Holmes and 

the West End Terror’. (PHOTO: PHIL MANSELL)

Members of PNG rehearsing 

‘Around The World in 80 Days’.

(PHOTO: PHIL MANSELL)

Playgoers New Generation (PNG), who are based at, Newport’s 400-seat Dolman Theatre, produce a wide range of plays on both the main stage and the Studio Theatre. They are very active in taking productions out into the community and also compete in festivals.

Founder member James Reynolds said, “We are looking for anyone who fancies getting up onstage and strutting their stuff, or would prefer a backstage role behind a hi-tech lighting board, running sound or learning about stage management.

PNG members have fun during rehearsals
(PHOTO: PHIL MANSELL)

“We’re looking for anyone who wants to be involved including people who would like to direct or write scripts.”

PNG are holding a special open day at the Dolman Theatre on Sunday 19 October at 12.30pm. Anyone unable to make it can pop along to one of PNG’s regular meetings on Monday evenings at 7.15pm. For more information contact Emma Brunnock on 07792 362790.