Big Splash 2025 Programme

y nit s mu ance m Co form r l Pe do ne mu y C ps ho i rks thda o W wei G

Live Mus ic Cerd doria eth Fyw

Str Theaeet tre Thea t y Str r yd

Explore more about the festival performers here Archwiliwch raglen yr ŵyl yma

WALES’ LARGEST FREE OUTDOOR ARTS FESTIVAL YR WYL GELFYDDYDAU AWYR AGORED AM DDIM FWYAF YNG NGHYMRU

JOIN US THIS SUMMER! YMUNWCH Â NI YR HAF HWN!

JOIN US @

19th JULY 11-4PM WALKABOUT PERFORMANCES MAKING WORKSHOPS STORYTELLING

FACE PAINTING

SILENT DISCO CITY TOUR!

SCAN TO DONATE

Ers 2010, maeʼr Sblash Mawr wedi trawsnewid Casnewydd yn llwyfan awyr agored enfawr, gan groesawu dros 25,000 o bobl bob blwyddyn i fwynhau theatr stryd a mynediad at y celfyddydau am ddim.

SUPPORT THE MAGIC OF BIG SPLASH! Since 2010, Big Splash has transformed Newport into a giant outdoor stage, welcoming over 25,000 people each year to enjoy free street theatre and access to the arts.

Fel gŵyl gelfyddydau awyr agored am ddim fwyaf Cymru, maeʼr Sblash Mawr yn dibynnu ar gyllid, partneriaethau a rhoddion hael cefnogwyr fel chi. Wedi'i chynnal gan Theatr Glan yr Afon, ymddiriedolaeth elusennol, mae pob ceiniog rydyn ni'n ei godi yn mynd tuag at greu digwyddiadau cymunedol a chefnogi'r celfyddydau.

As Walesʼ largest free outdoor arts festival, Big Splash relies on funding, partnerships and the generous donations from supporters like you. Run by The Riverfront Theatre, a charitable trust, every penny we raise goes back into creating community events and supporting the arts.

Your donation—big or small—helps keep this unforgettable, family-friendly experience alive and free for all.

Mae eich rhodd - mawr neu fach - yn helpu i gadw'r profiad bythgofiadwy hwn i deuluoedd, yn fyw ac am ddim i bawb.

Rhowch heddiw a byddwch yn rhan o'r sblash sy'n gwneud y cyfan yn bosib. Diolch am gadw'r celfyddydau'n fyw!

Donate today and be part of the splash that makes it all possible. Thank you for keeping the arts alive!

AUDIO DESCRIBED

BILINGUAL

WALKABOUT PERFORMANCES

W ET

Bydd Perfformiadau Walkabout yn dechrau yn y dynodwyd parthau, oherwydd natur y perfformiad, bydd y perfformwyr yn crwydro canol y ddinas. pwy â ŵyr yr Lle byddwch yn dod o hyd iddynt!

W

Walkabout Performances will start in the designated zones, due to the nature of the performance, performers will roam the city centre. Who knows where youʼll find them!

ER TH A E

CY PLAN GEN TIN N CO In Wales the weather likes to

keep us guessing! Scan here for our wet weather contingency plan.

Yng Nghymru, maeʼr tywydd yn hoffi ein cadw niʼn dyfalu! Sganiwch yma am ein cynllun wrth gefn tywydd gwlyb.

AREAS WITHIN ZONE: THE RIVERFRONT TERRACE GARDEN ART GALLERY STUDIO THEATRE THE DOCK STAGE CHILL SPACE DANCE STUDIO

The main festival hub full of family-friendly fun!

Get creative with arts, crafts, and workshops, enjoy live music, circus performances, dance, and interactive street shows.

SATURDAY | DYDD SADWRN 11:00 - 17:00

Mini Makers Parade Workshop

Art Gallery

11:00 - 17:00

Nature Based Crafts and Play with Heidi

The Riverfront Terrace Garden Upstairs Bar

11:00 - 17:00

Little'uns Hideaway with Flying Start & Newport Library

11:00 - 17:00

Crafting with Naz Creates and Roots

Foyer

11:00 - 17:00

Light Drawing with Andy O'Rourke

Studio Theatre

11:00 - 11:30

Access All Areas presents Circus Raj

The Riverfront Entrance

11:00 - 13:00

Circus Workshops with Youcan Toucan Circus

The Riverfront Terrace Garden

12:00 - 12:25

Welsh Folk Music and Stories with Stacey Blythe

Foyer

12:00 - 14:00

No Comply Skate Park

Basement

12:25 - 12:55

Access All Areas presents Circus Raj

The Riverfront Entrance

13:00 - 14:00

Hip Hop 12 Workshop with Miaer Lloyd & Tommy Boost

Dance Studio

13:10 - 13:50

The Spirit of The Celts - Ysbryd y Celtiaid

Foyer

13:30 - 14:00

Welsh Folk Music and Stories with Stacey Blythe

Foyer

13:35 - 13:55

Sparrow Singers presents CAN Y DDRAIG

The Riverfront Entrance

14:00 - 17:00

Circus Workshops with Youcan Toucan Circus

The Riverfront Terrace Garden

14:25 - 15:00

Access All Areas presents Circus Raj

The Riverfront Entrance

15:00 - 15:30

Big Splash's Tiny Circus Does a Big Show

The Riverfront Entrance

15:30 - 16:00

Citrus Arts presents Sky Picnic

The Riverfront Entrance

16:10 - 16:40

Access All Areas presents Circus Raj

The Riverfront Entrance

16:40 - 17:00

Sparrow Singers presents CAN Y DDRAIG

The Riverfront Entrance

SUNDAY | DYDD SUL 11:30 - 15:00

Mini Makers Parade Workshop

Art Gallery

11:30 - 16:30

Crafting with Naz Creates and Roots

Foyer

11:30 - 16:30

Little'uns Hideaway with Flying Start & Newport Library

Upstairs Bar

11:30 - 16:30

Nature Based Crafts and Play with Heidi

The Riverfront Terrace Garden

11:30 - 13:30

Circus Workshops with Youcan Toucan Circus

The Riverfront Terrace Garden

11:30 - 12:00

Welsh Folk Music and Stories with Stacey Blythe

Foyer

11:50 - 12:30

Access All Areas presents Circus Raj

The Riverfront Entrance

12:10 - 12:20

Nu Wave

Foyer

12:30 - 12:50

Sparrow Singers presents CAN Y DDRAIG

The Riverfront Entrance

12:35 - 12:55

Capoeira Newport Demonstration

Foyer

12:50 - 13:20

Darryl Carrington presents Aces

The Riverfront Entrance

13:00 - 13:30

Welsh Folk Music and Stories with Stacey Blythe

Foyer

13:20 - 13:50

Access All Areas presents Circus Raj

The Riverfront Entrance

13:30 - 14:15

Capoeira Newport Workshop

Dance Studio

13:35 - 14:30

Poetry and Storytelling with Alex Wharton

The Riverfront Terrace Garden

14:05 - 14:35

Pretzel Performing Arts presents Purple Punch Street Show

The Riverfront Entrance

14:30 - 15:00

Welsh Folk Music and Stories with Stacey Blythe

Foyer

14:30 - 16:30

Circus Workshops with Youcan Toucan Circus

The Riverfront Terrace Garden

14:35 - 15:05

Access All Areas presents Circus Raj

The Riverfront Entrance

15:00 - 15:30

Journey of Eog: Mini Makers Parade

The Riverfront Entrance

15:10 - 15:40

Darryl Carrington presents Aces

The Riverfront Entrance

15:30 - 16:00

Welsh Folk Music and Stories with Stacey Blythe

Foyer

15:40 - 16:10

Pretzel Performing Arts presents Purple Punch Street Show

The Riverfront Entrance

16:10 - 16:40

Access All Areas presents Circus Raj

The Riverfront Entrance

LOCATED AT SPLASHTONBURY

OPERASONIC ARE BACK BIGGER AND BETTER! Put your feet up in Operasonic’s living room and enjoy live performances from local artists and community groups!

Then make your way to the JAM TENT where Operasonic invite you to explore and play a range of musical instruments! If you want to perform, then keep an eye out for their OPEN MIC opportunities!

This year's Dock Stage by Operasonic has been curated and produced by their cohort of young creatives. The Operasonic team have been working hard all year with various community groups leading up to this year's Big Splash and they cannot wait to share it all with you!

This year, we’ve invited 4 creative professionals to collaborate with local community groups and schools to co-create inspiring new work. These commissions are all about celebrating creativity, amplifying local voices, and fostering meaningful connections through the arts. We proudly showcase these performances throughout the weekend! Keep an eye out for:

Children’s Laureate of Wales Alex Wharton

Beginners Call Cymru & Alex Marshall Parsons The Hive & Jodi-Ann Nicholson supported by Loyalty Maindee Primary School & Alex Wharton Take a Breath Choir & Wales One World Choir

Street Fairy Workshop Create and print your very own magical street fairy! A whimsical and creative adventure for all ages.

Sunday

Creative Crafts Market Saturday & Sunday

Pixel Free Play Fun mind-bending wooden games, enough to make anyone forget about screens for a while.

Flossy & Boo Audio Trail: A Little Drop in the Ocean From Miles around people talked of 'the drop'. A mysterious place that no maps would show and no compass could direct you to. A story of a daring ocean escapade. Take a walk through the festival looking out for Scan Locations using your phone to unlock the next part of the story. Perfect for all ages.

Start at: The Riverfront Box Office Gallery 57 Waterstones Usk Plaza Information Station Momentwm Gazebo at Big Splash Boulevard

Saturday & Sunday

Saturday & Sunday

Adam Holton - The Public Typist Follow the sound of clacking keys and step into a world of storytelling magic with public typist Adam Holton! Give him three random words and a character name and watch as he types a unique story just for you.

Saturday & Sunday

Pedal Emporium Pedal powered fun awaits with quacky duck races and bubble machines!

Saturday & Sunday

SPONSORED BY

Inspiring cycling, walking & wheeling

AREAS WITHIN ZONE: BIG SPLASH BOULEVARD CELEBRATE STAGE

Catch live performances from local community groups and professional artists on the Celebrate Stage. Stroll down Big Splash Boulevard for workshops, games, walkabout acts, stalls and riverside fun!

SATURDAY | DYDD SADWRN 11:00 - 11:30

The Warehouse Church Choir

Celebrate Stage

11:15 - 11:45

Sola Luna presents Big Splash's Tiny Circus

Big Splash Boulevard

11:30 - 12:00

Kitsch n' Sync presents Kitsch n' Putt

Big Splash Boulevard

11:35 - 12:00

Academi Performing Arts

Celebrate Stage

12:00 - 12:20

SARA Demonstration and Duck Race

River Usk

12:00 - 12:30

LaLaLa Productions presents Sunny Sailing | Hwylio Heulog

Big Splash Boulevard

12:15 - 12:30

Sophia Leong Dance Academy

Celebrate Stage

12:40 - 12:55

Bowen Barklam

Celebrate Stage

13:00 - 13:20

Julia Abbott-Dymond

Celebrate Stage

13:20 - 13:30

Horo Balkan Dance

Celebrate Stage

13:20 - 13:50

LaLaLa Productions presents Sunny Sailing | Hwylio Heulog

Big Splash Boulevard

13:35 - 13:50

Milk Slice

Celebrate Stage

13:55 - 14:10

The Daytones

Celebrate Stage

14:15 - 14:40

MK Dance

Celebrate Stage

14:45 - 15:15

Take a Breath & Wales One World Choir

Celebrate Stage

15:20 - 15:40

Reality Theatre

Celebrate Stage

15:30 - 16:00

LaLaLa Productions presents Sunny Sailing | Hwylio Heulog

Big Splash Boulevard

15:50 - 16:20

Beginners Call Cymru & Alex Marshall Parsons

Celebrate Stage

16:30 - 17:00

Ify Iwobi

Celebrate Stage

17:00 - 17:30

Cwmbran Deaf Choir

Celebrate Stage

SUNDAY | DYDD SUL 11:30 - 12:00

GLD School of Dance

Celebrate Stage

12:05 - 12:35

City of Newport Male Choir

Celebrate Stage

12:10 - 12:40

Sola Luna presents Big Splash's Tiny Circus

Big Splash Boulevard

12:40 - 13:00

KOKO Dance Academy

Celebrate Stage

12:45 - 13:30

Pretzel Performing Arts presents Wattle & Daub

Big Splash Boulevard

13:05 - 13:20

Milly Mason

Celebrate Stage

13:30 - 14:00

Rock Choir

Celebrate Stage

14:00 - 14:30

The Pom Pom People

Big Splash Boulevard

14:10 - 14:35

Stardust Youth Theatre

Celebrate Stage

14:40 - 15:00

The Toodle Pips

Celebrate Stage

14:40 - 15:10

Sola Luna presents Big Splash's Tiny Circus

Big Splash Boulevard

15:10 - 15:25

The People's Show Choir Newport

Celebrate Stage

15:30 - 15:50

The Hive & Jodi-Ann Nicolson

Celebrate Stage

15:30 - 16:00

The Pom Pom People

Big Splash Boulevard

15:55 - 16:15

Maindee Primary School & Alex Wharton

Celebrate Stage

16:00 - 16:30

Sola Luna presents Big Splash's Tiny Circus

Big Splash Boulevard

16:20 - 17:00

Benji Webbe DJ Set

Celebrate Stage

Life. It’s not always child’s play...

It’s good to know where to turn when the world throws you a curve-ball. At Harding Evans, it is our mission to provide clear, honest and high-quality legal advice in an environment that is approachable, inclusive and welcoming.

When you need us, you can trust our experienced solicitors to be by your side; through the good times and the bad, in both your personal and your professional life.

Contact us...

Queens Chambers, 2 North Street, Newport, NP20 1TE 01633 244233 hello@hevans.com hardingevans.com

Your lawyers, for life.

GWYL FWYD

CASNEWYDD

11 Hydref 2025

NEWPORT FOOD FESTIVAL 11 October 2025

Lleoliad: Cyngor Dinas Casnewydd Venue: Newport City Centre

SGANIWCH I WELD BETH ARALL SYDD YMLAEN SCAN TO SEE WHAT ELSE IS ON whatsoncityofnewport.co.uk/cy/ www.whatsoncityofnewport.co.uk

@foodfestivalnewport @newportfoodfestival @NewportFoodFestival www.newportfoodfestival.co.uk

JOIN US

AS WE CLOSE BIG SPLASH FESTIVAL WITH BENJI WEBBE! CELEBRATE STAGE SUNDAY 20 JULY, 4:20PM - 5PM

AREAS WITHIN ZONE: USK PLAZA INFORMATION STATION

A lively street theatre hotspot bursting with energy! Enjoy thrilling circus acts, fire juggling, and community performances throughout the day. Visit the Information Station to get all your Big Splash questions answered - and don’t miss out on free face painting while you’re there!

SATURDAY | DYDD SADWRN 11:00 - 17:00

Cardiff & Newport Facepainting

Information Station

11:00 - 11:30

Defying Gravity Academy: Cheer Squad

Usk Plaza

11:30 - 12:00

Fit Up Productions presents Matt Pang: Thingamabob

Usk Plaza

12:00 - 12:20

Sparrow Singers presents CAN Y DDRAIG

Usk Plaza

12:30 - 13:00

Fit Up Productions presents Logy on Fire

Usk Plaza

12:30 - 13:00

Sola Luna presents Big Splash's Tiny Circus

Usk Plaza

13:00 - 13:30

Teulu Dawns: Afro-Caribbean Dance Workshop

Usk Plaza

13:30 - 14:00

Fit Up Productions presents Felicity Footloose

Usk Plaza

14:00 - 14:30

Beginners Call Cymru & Alex Marshall Parsons

Usk Plaza

14:30 - 15:00

Fit Up Productions presents Matt Pang: Thingamabob

Usk Plaza

14:30 - 15:00

Kitsch n' Sync presents Kitsch n' Putt

Usk Plaza

15:00 - 15:30

Welsh Folk Music and Stories with Stacey Blythe

Usk Plaza

15:30 - 16:00

Fit Up Productions presents Logy on Fire

Usk Plaza

16:00 - 16:30

Welsh Folk Music and Stories with Stacey Blythe

Usk Plaza

16:15 - 16:45

Sola Luna presents Big Splash's Tiny Circus

Usk Plaza

16:30 - 17:00

Fit Up Productions presents Felicity Footloose

Usk Plaza

SUNDAY | DYDD SUL 11:30 - 16:30

Cardiff & Newport Facepainting

Information Station

11:30 - 12:00

Defying Gravity Academy: Hip Hop Squad

Usk Plaza

12:00 - 12:30

Fit Up Productions presents Logy on Fire

Usk Plaza

12:30 - 13:00

Fit Up Productions presents Felicity Footloose

Usk Plaza

13:00 - 13:30

Fit Up Productions presents Able Mable

Usk Plaza

13:30 - 14:00

The Hive & Jodi-Ann Nicolson

Usk Plaza

13:30 - 14:00

Sola Luna presents Big Splash's Tiny Circus

Usk Plaza

14:00 - 14:30

Fit Up Productions presents Logy on Fire

Usk Plaza

14:30 - 15:00

Fit Up Productions presents Felicity Footloose

Usk Plaza

15:00 - 15:20

Sparrow Singers presents CAN Y DDRAIG

Usk Plaza

15:30 - 16:00

Rock Choir

Usk Plaza

16:00 - 16:30

Fit Up Productions presents Able Mable

Usk Plaza

AREAS WITHIN ZONE: COMMERCIAL STREET WATERSTONES GALLERY 57 THE PLACE

A vibrant showcase of local arts, culture, and creativity, with activities spread across key creative hubs including Gallery 57, The Place, and Waterstones. Explore workshops and performances celebrating local talent, while enjoying surprise pop-up shows and roaming acts bringing energy and fun all along Commercial Street.

SATURDAY | DYDD SADWRN 09:30 - 17:00

Family-Friendly Arty Activities

Gallery 57

10:30 - 11:30

Welsh Fairy Tales, myths and legends with Claire Fayers

Waterstones

11:00 - 14:00

Public Theatre & Hatch Youth Theatre: The Artists Parade

The Place

11:30 - 14:30

YAC (Youth Arts Collective): The Street Circus

The Place

12:30 - 13:30

Intergalactic Tentacley Fun with Comedian Steve Williams

Waterstones

13:00 - 13:45

Silent Disco City Tour

The Place

13:00 - 13:30

Kitsch n' Sync presents Kitsch n' Putt

The Place

14:00 - 15:00

Wonderful Words & Tall Tales

The Place

14:00 - 14:45

Silent Disco City Tour

The Place

14:30 - 15:30

Storytime and fun activities with Kael Tudor

Waterstones

SUNDAY | DYDD SUL 11:00 - 16:00

Family-Friendly Arty Activities

Gallery 57

11:00 - 12:00

Storytime and activities with Tom Tinn-Disbury

Waterstones

11:30 - 12:15

Pretzel Performing Arts presents Wattle & Daub

Commercial Street

12:30 - 13:30

Tom Tinn-Disbury Window Takeover

Waterstones

13:00 - 13:30

Samba Galez Procession

Commercial Street

14:00 - 15:00

Pirates and Princesses Party

Waterstones

Scan here for accessible performances and an audio described version of this programme. Large print programmes can also be found at information points.

Sganiwch yma ar gyfer perfformiadau hygrch a fersiwn sain oʼr rhaglen hon. Gellir dod o hyd i raglenni print mawr hefyd mewn mannau gwybodaeth.

Chill Space and Prayer Room available at The Riverfront.

Ystafell Dawel ac Ystafell Weddi ar gael mewn Glanyr Afon.

newportlive.co.uk/riverfront

Summer Activities at The Riverfront

21 - 31 July 22 - 24 July 28 July - 1 August 29 July - 21 August 29 - 31 July 30 July & 6 August 1 - 7 August 2 August 2 August & 16 August 4 - 8 August 9 & 23 August 9 - 14 August 9 August 13 August 19 August 19 August 21 August

SCAN TO BOOK

Lilo & Stitch (U) Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (12A) Film In A Week Summer School Crafty Cinema Club Karate Kid: Legends (12A) Junk Instrument Making with Operasonic How to Train Your Dragon (PG) Nerf Battles Hip Hop Culture Workshop Art Summer School Oh Susannah Sewing Workshop Elio (PG) No Comply Skateboarding Build Your Own Games Step Into The Storybook with Flossy & Boo Mythical Mischief & Magical Making Mythical Makers

newportlive.co.uk/riverfront

Ydych chi’n meddwl does dim byd yn digwydd yng NGHASNEWYDD?

Think there’s nothing going on in NEWPORT?

Meddyliwch eto!

Think again!

Darganfod fwy Discover more

whatsoncityofnewport.co.uk

Street

gsway

Commercial

A4042 Kin

Usk Plaza

Newport Now C.Q

The Dock Stage

Waterstones

Gallery 57

High Street

et

St re

weld Rapunzel!

Big Splash. Llenwch ein harolwg

We want to hear about your experience of Big Splash. Fill in our survey for a chance to win a family ticket to see Rapunzel!

ge

id

Br

tonbury lash Sp

The Place

Skinner Street

Stow Hill

Big Splash Boulevard

Printed on recycled paper

Celebrate Stage

T G AT ES HOTEL

+

The Riverfr ont

W

Charles Street t Stree Corn

E