The Torch Theatre is a
not-for-profit theatre in
Milford Haven, Wales.
Established in 1977, it is one of only three building-based producing theatres in the whole of
Wales
Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in ...
. The initial concept was a small community enterprise, linked with a Further Education centre in the adjacent building. Expansion however meant that it became a much larger project.
[Wing Commander Ken McKay ''A Vision Of Greatness: The History of Milford 1790-1990'', Brace Harvatt Associates, 1989. ] The theatre was designed by local architect, Monty Minter. It was built at a cost of £500,000, and opened with a production of
Relatively Speaking.
As well as hosting touring productions, the Torch possesses its own independent theatre company which produces and tours its own shows. Since the late 1980s, it has been the only cinema in the town.
In 2006, the theatre commenced a £5.4 million redevelopment. In August 2007, Milford Haven Town Council voted to cut the grant it provides to the theatre, which in turn will affect the much more substantial income from the
Arts Council of Wales.
Funding row over Connie theatre
BBC News, Article, 09-08-2007
References
External links
The Torch Theatre Website
Theatres in Wales
Buildings and structures in Milford Haven
Tourist attractions in Pembrokeshire
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