Torch Theatre
The Torch Theatre is a modern and vibrant centre for the arts which prides itself on extending a warm Pembrokeshire welcome to all visitors.
About Torch Theatre
The Torch Theatre was established in 1977 and we are proud to be one of only three building-based producing theatres in Wales alongside Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre and Mold’s Theatr Clwyd.
Chelsey Gillard, Artistic Director, joined the Torch in October 2022 - “We aim to offer something for everyone in our community. From our in-house full scale theatre productions to screening the latest blockbusters we have something for all tastes and ages. Whether you’ve been visiting the Torch for the last 45 years, or if you’ve never been here before you can be assured of a very warm welcome.”
Our offer to audiences is more than 2,000 events and activities each year and over 100,000 people join us. In our Main House, which seats 300 people and our Studio Theatre, which seats 102 people, and in our art gallery and the fabulous Café Torch, we invite people to come and enjoy at least two in-house theatre productions each year (including our very popular pantomime), drama, comedy, live music, ballet, dance, family shows, live broadcasts, opera and new work, as well as film screenings. And we’re open almost every day of the year.
As an important organisation in the creative community and on the skyline of Milford Haven, we also offer
- Youth Theatre for Junior & Senior Levels
- My Moves, Disability Movement Groups led by Arts Care
- Movies and Memories - dementia friendly film screenings
- And we’re home to the Welsh National Opera's critically acclaimed Cradle Choir for people living with dementia
- Sunset Cinema is our outdoor summer cinema programme which visits some of Pembrokeshire's and Carmarthenshire’s most iconic locations.
The Torch has around 25 members of staff and a highly valued team of over 70 volunteers who assist in delivering our activities.
The Torch’s name originates from links with the oil and gas industry and the flame in the Torch’s logo celebrates the strong industrial history of Milford Haven and the surrounding region. In the last year we’ve added to this with our ‘Caru the Torch’ initiative which aims to get local people more involved in all our activities.
The Torch Theatre is a limited company with charitable status and is a publicly funded theatre supported by Arts Council of Wales, and the Welsh Government, Pembrokeshire County Council and Milford Haven Town Council. We are also generously supported by local businesses including Milford Haven Port Authority.
How to find us
Key information
- MID WEEK MATINEES | Most Wednesdays the Torch Theatre screens a midweek matinee at the reduced ticket price of £6.50.
- FAMILY TICKETS | If you enjoy coming to the theatre as a family the Torch has plenty on offer with special discounted Family Ticket rates for up to two adults and two children. Family Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office on 01646 695267 or online via our website. Family Cinema Tickets are as follows, based on 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children. 2D - £24.00 3D - £26.00 Please note a child ticket for any event is classed as 16 years and under.
- MEMBERSHIPS If you’re passionate about theatre and the arts and you’d like to support our work in the community join us and become a SPARK, a FLAME or a BEACON for the Torch. By becoming a member not only will you have access to some great benefits - you’ll also be supporting us to reach further with our artistic programme and our community engagement projects. Find out more here
Pricing:
- www.torchtheatre.co.uk
Visiting:
- Book by phone: +44 (0)1646 695267 Monday - CLOSED Tuesday-Friday - 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays - 1 hour prior to start of event - 5:00pm Book in person: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday-Friday - 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday - 1 hour prior to start of event - 5:00pm No booking fee in person
What we can offer
Cafe
Licenced
Bar
Wifi
Cyclists Welcome
Senior Citizen RatesAccessibility
TORCH ACCESS LIST
Joining the Torch Theatre Access List will allow you to receive information about upcoming access performances and will help us to tailor your visit. The Torch Theatre will hold your details on its database in order to facilitate future bookings and help us meet your access needs but they will not be shared or used for any other purposes.
If you would like to join our access list please fill in the application form and send it back to boxoffice@torchtheatre.co.uk
We are proud to be a Dementia and Autism Friendly organisation.
Family & Children
There are baby-changing facilities available which are located near Café Torch and the Joanna Field Gallery. Highchairs are also available in Café Torch.
Wheelchair Access and Low Mobility?
There is a lift to all floors, including the Theatre Bar, Café Torch and the Joanna Field Gallery. There are wheelchair accessible toilets on each floor. Wheelchair spaces are available in both performance spaces. We can store wheelchairs and have one available for loan for patrons transferring to seats. If you have low mobility, we suggest you book rows P, L, M and N (auditorium left) for easier access to the Main House and lift, and rows C, D and E (auditorium left) in the Studio. Please inform the Box Office of your requirements when booking your tickets.
Visually Impaired
Guide dogs for visually impaired people are welcome in the theatre. We can offer seats on the end of the row to make your visit easier. Please inform Box Office when booking your ticket and ask for information on any special effects that might affect the comfort of your dog during the production.
Some performances and screenings in our season are Audio Described for those that may not be able to see everything that is happening on the stage.
Audio description is a live commentary, by trained describers, interspersed with the actor’s dialogue. The description starts 15 minutes before a performance or screenings with details of the set, scenery, characters for live theatre and any other relevant details for film.
Description is relayed via a discreet headset linked to the infra-red audio system. Headsets can be collected from Box Office.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
Hearing dogs are welcome in the theatre. We can offer seats on the end of the row to make your visit easier. Please inform Box Office when booking your ticket and ask for information on any special effects that might affect the comfort of your dog during the production.
The Box Office is fitted with a DDA compliant portable induction loop system. Both theatre spaces are equipped with an infra-red hearing system to be used with headsets, available from the Box Office.
We also programme regular subtitled screenings.
Disabled car parking
Disabled badge holders may park in the designated bays in front of the Theatre. Alternative parking is situated in the Lower Charles Street car park less than 50 metres from the Theatre and Robert Street, less than 200 metres from the Theatre.
CRAIDD
Driving positive change for and with, Deaf and disabled people across Wales’ theatre sector.
Craidd is a collaboration between five Welsh organisations to drive meaningful and sustainable change, improving the representation of, and opportunities for, Deaf and disabled people (including neurodivergent and learning-disabled people) across Wales’ mainstream theatre sector. Our aim is for access and inclusion to be at the core of theatre in Wales.
The organisations involved are: Theatr Clwyd, Sherman Theatre, Pontio Arts, The Torch Theatre and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
This first stage of the collaboration has included an audit of each organisation, sector conversations, extensive training, and defining a roadmap for the next 5 years of the programme. After consultation we changed our name to Craidd (formerly Ramps Cymru), which means Core. We are soon to be appointing 5 Agents for Change who will work alongside the Director for Change in implementing change and making Welsh theatre the most accessible in the world.
Available Facilities:
Accessible Rooms
Step Free
Lit Pathways
Hearing loop
Meet the owners
Torch Theatre
The Torch Theatre Company engages, inspires, entertains and challenges our audiences with a vibrant programme of work which celebrates the essential power of live performance to promote social and personal change. Through our education work, community engagement and volunteer programme we actively participate in promoting arts and culture across Pembrokeshire, Wales and beyond.
