Congress Theatre

The Congress Theatre stands in Cwmbran Centre, Torfaen, as the main theatre for the area. Its front features a large clock with two figures named Dai and Myfanwy. The building houses a spacious auditorium for plays, shows and concerts. A café-bar sits next to the auditorium for refreshments. The theatre also provides facilities for local stage groups and visiting performers. Regular groups like the Cwmbran Woodland Players and the Congress Youth Theatre perform here. The stage has a lighting rig reached by catwalk, with 12 way 16A IWB and DMX controls. The theatre’s stock of lights is being updated to modern standards. Over the last decade its fortunes have risen after facing closure threats in the mid-1990s. Visitors find a well-maintained theatre with a large auditorium and a café-bar nearby. The clock with Dai and Myfanwy marks the entrance. Performances range from plays to concerts by in-house and external groups. The updated lighting rig supports a variety of productions. The building remains a key cultural venue for the community.