‘The Riverfront is at the heart of the arts and entertainment scene in Newport. A lively theatre and arts centre based in the centre of Newport City centre that brings as many people as possible into contact with the arts and creativity, with professional performances, film screenings and workshops. The Riverfront is Newport's only professional presenting theatre and arts centre ... Throughout the year, The Riverfront offers high quality live theatre with music, drama, dance and much more on offer…The Riverfront seeks to be a gateway into the arts and to use the arts as a gateway to addressing issues, for a wide range of the communities of Newport.’