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The New Theatre (Welsh: ''Theatr Newydd'', although it usually uses its English name as a title) is one of the principal theatres in Cardiff, capital city of Wales, and celebrated its centenary in 2006. It is located in Cardiff city centre on Park Place, close to Cathays Park. The theatre has a capacity of 1,144,〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher= New Theatre )〕 and hosts a number of touring productions including Musical theatre, plays and children's shows and also presents an annual Christmas pantomime. == History == The building was constructed from brick and Bath Stone and opened to the general public on 10 December 1906.〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher= New Theatre )〕 The first public performance was a performance of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.〔 The artists that have performed on stage at the New Theatre have included Sarah Bernhardt, Anna Pavlova, Laurel and Hardy, Tom Jones, Tommy Cooper and Shirley Bassey.〔 Harold Pinter's play ''The Homecoming'' had its world première here on 26 March 1965. In 1954 Welsh National Opera made the New Theatre its home and principal base, however they have subsequently moved and taken up permanent residence in the Wales Millennium Centre.〔 In 1993, Sir Anthony Hopkins unveiled a bronze bust of writer Gwyn Thomas in the foyer. The New Theatre has been a Grade II listed building since 1975.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-13774-new-theatre-castle )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「New Theatre, Cardiff」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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