On Friday 10th May the very first night of fabulous entertainment took place in Newport’s newest and most unusual of performance spaces – THE PHYLLIS MAUD. This brand new venue was once a Victorian gentlemen’s toilet and is now a well-appointed, purpose-built micro-venue. This venue can seat 35 and has full disabled access. The recent […]
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GREAT NEWS
At last the Phyllis Maud Performance Space (previously known as Pill Gents Toilets) is ready to open its doors! After over a year of graft, meetings and financial outpouring, the relief of knowing that we can be proud of this beautiful building being ‘ours’ is amazing. Also the knowledge that the building has been saved, […]
Happy New Year from Barnabas – News
Barnabas wishes you all a very Happy New Year! We’re open again from Tuesday 8 January for business as usual. A new menu of healthy options will be coming to the cafe over the coming weeks. Lots of happenings for the forthcoming new year are heading your way here are Barnabas including weekly Taiji Classes […]
Christmas Announcement
After much thought & after the year that we’ve had – we all deserve a rest! Our Christmas arrangements at Barnabas are now as follows: Close at 1pm on Fri 21 December Reopen on Tues 8 January Wishing you all a Happy Christmas… 2019 lookout!
Barnabas Gift Ideas
Here at Barnabas Arts House we are feeling festive in our calm & relaxing surroundings with no queuing at the tills for your Christmas gifts. Here are a few inspired & alternative ideas: Why not buy a Friends of Barnabas Membership for a loved one? The benefits are many – invites to Private Views & […]
Barnabas clearout!
Barnabas has had a MASSIVE CLEAROUT and in the downstairs hall there are all sorts of incredible bargains to be had. Oddment frames, prints & original artworks by the likes of John Selway, Nathan Wyburn, Alex Arnell & Eric Malthouse, to name but a few, are available to purchase. For unforgettable & original Christmas […]
Keep calm & meditate
We are now aware of the science-based benefits of meditation such as: stress & anxiety reduction, improved emotional health, enhanced self-awareness, improved memory, sleep & attention span to mention but a few. Mindfulness Meditation sessions are run at Barnabas Arts House every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. Suitable for beginners and practitioners alike. This is a drop-in […]
A message of positivity
Different Mind / Different Place – Seeing Newport in a better light From the 4th Sept Barnabas Arts House is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting the amazing photographic works of Chris Goddard. Chris’ unique approach to image capture is evident in these familiar, yet unfamiliar takes on the Newport landscape & environs. […]
Philip Muirden – 100 Images – these works are moving like hot cakes!
The gallery at BAH is currently hosting work by the extremely well-known Pembrokeshire artist, Philip Muirden. This unusual exhibition allows you to acquire a piece of this ‘RA showing’ artist’s work at the extraordinary price of £100. (Larger works by Phil command prices of up to £3000.) Feast your eyes, treat yourself, buy a present […]
Wales’ first Menopause Café – here at BAH
Announcing the first Menopause Café in Wales, to be held at Barnabas Arts House! Join us on Saturday 14th July 11.00 – 12.30. The Menopause is a stage of womanhood that can be ill-defined and is often misunderstood and rarely spoken about. For some women the physical changes that occur may also be accompanied by changes in their […]
Two new plays… one afternoon
Sunday 8th July is an opportunity for you to come and see TWO BRAND NEW PLAYS performed in the amazing environment of Barnabas Arts House over an afternoon. Following the success of ‘No Human Is Illegal’ and their acclaimed performance in The Houses of Parliament, Ignite Theatre Company formed this year and is made up […]
What’s happening in June at Barnabas
Mike Rowland’s Exhibition, ‘Finding What I wasn’t Looking For’ adorns both floors of the gallery. Fabulous images, with a variety of subjects. Unmissable. On until 21 July. The visit of Chamtrul Rinpoche – renowned Tibetan Buddhist Master returns to BAH on Thurs 21 & Fri 22 June at 7pm, to share his teachings on ‘Why […]