Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
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The Torch Theatre is a not-for-profit
theatre
in Milford Haven
, Pembrokeshire
, Wales
Established in 1977, it is one of only three building-based producing theatres in the whole of Wales
. The theatre was designed by local architect, Monty Minter. As well as hosting touring productions, The Torch possesses its own independent theatre company which produces & tours its own shows. On recent example was the production of 'Dead Funny'.
In 2006, the theatre commenced a £5 million redevlopment. 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
.
Non-profit organization
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theatre
Theater (structure)
A theater or theatre is a structure where theatrical works or plays are performed or other performances such as musical concerts may be produced. While a theater is not required for performance , a theater serves to define the performance and audience spaces...
in Milford Haven
Milford Haven
Milford Haven is a town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated on the north side of the Milford Haven Waterway, a natural harbour used as a port since the Middle Ages. The town was founded in 1790 on the north side of the Waterway, from which it takes its name...
, Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county in the south west of Wales. It borders Carmarthenshire to the east and Ceredigion to the north east. The county town is Haverfordwest where Pembrokeshire County Council is headquartered....
, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
Established in 1977, it is one of only three building-based producing theatres in the whole of Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. The theatre was designed by local architect, Monty Minter. As well as hosting touring productions, The Torch possesses its own independent theatre company which produces & tours its own shows. On recent example was the production of 'Dead Funny'.
In 2006, the theatre commenced a £5 million redevlopment. 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
Arts Council of Wales
The Arts Council of Wales is a Welsh Government sponsored body, responsible for funding and developing the arts in Wales.Established by Royal Charter in 1946, as the Welsh Arts Council , when it merged with the three Welsh regional arts associations...
.