World‑class theatre comes to Newport with National Theatre screening

A screening of a National Theatre Live production is heading to a Newport venue next month.

Telford Theatre on Tour is launching its autumn season with a screening of Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Cosy Hall in Newport.

The acclaimed production, filmed live at the National Theatre, will be shown on Saturday, September 12 as part of Telford Theatre’s partnership with Arts Alive.

The staging features Lesley Manville, an Olivier and Tony Award winner known for Phantom Thread, alongside Poldark’s Aidan Turner.

Directed by Marianne Elliott, whose previous work includes Angels in America, the production revisits Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ classic novel.

Set among the glittering salons of the super‑rich, the story follows the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont as they turn seduction into a ruthless game of power. When their alliance fractures, the fallout threatens everyone around them.

Councillor Angela McClements, cabinet member for culture, tourism and leisure, said the screening reflects Telford & Wrekin Council’s commitment to bringing high‑quality cultural experiences closer to residents. She highlighted that partnerships like this make world‑class theatre accessible without the need to travel to the bright lights of the big city.

The screening marks the first event in a packed autumn programme for Telford Theatre on Tour, with more shows and community events scheduled across the season. Full listings are available on the Telford Theatre website.