Anything can happen when families reunite for special occasions.

Expect the unexpected when Newport Playgoers launch their new season with a brand new play - ‘According to Claudia’ by local writer Phil Mansell. This comedy drama about a family celebration has a sexy psychologist married to an ex-crook, her man-hungry sister hoping to seduce a crime writer, a mystery gunman and a surprise romance. It all combines to make birthday party none of them will forget.

As one bewildered character describes it, “It’s like ‘Little Women’. The Quentin Tarantino version.”

‘According to Claudia’ by Phil Mansell is at the Dolman Theatre from Wednesday 10th – Saturday 13th September at 7.15 pm, with an extra matinee performance on the Saturday at 2.30 pm. To book tickets call 01633 263670 or visit www.dolmantheatre.co.uk