Entertainment
Torch Theatre brings a burst of creativity this Autumn
THE TORCH THEATRE in Milford Haven is set to light up Pembrokeshire’s creative scene this Autumn. As September rolls in, the theatre plans to re-launch regular activities catering to both adults and youngsters. In addition, there are thrilling new events and programmes to look forward to.
A particular highlight is the involvement of Torch Youth Theatre participants in two national programmes. Young theatre enthusiasts between seven to 11 years will collaborate on two new plays, commissioned as part of the ‘Positive Stories for Difficult Times’, associating with Wonder Fools, Traverse, and Youth Theatre Arts Scotland. Meanwhile, the older group aged 15-18 will showcase their talents in the UK-wide National Theatre Connections programme, where they will perform a freshly penned play crafted specifically for their age group.
But the Torch Theatre’s commitment to fostering creativity goes beyond the youth. Adults can look forward to the euphonic tones of the ‘Torch Voices’ choir every Thursday evening from late September. Open to all, from novice to expert, the choir promises camaraderie, fun, and an evolution of singing prowess. If you’re inclined towards penmanship, a new short course on creative writing for performance is on offer, led by Torch’s in-house professionals.
The theatre also continues its legacy of community engagement, with the ever-popular Clothes Swap and monthly Coffi Cymraeg sessions – delightful get-togethers for Welsh speakers and learners.
In an exciting education outreach, the Torch Theatre is rolling out workshops themed around their upcoming production of ‘Private Lives’. Adding to the charm of their magical pantomime, ‘Panto Pals’ promises to be a unique initiative. It aims to foster a pen pal relationship between school classes and the actors.
For young fashion enthusiasts, the theatre has unveiled the ‘Design a dress for Belle’ competition. A lucky winner will have the thrill of seeing their design donned by Belle in this year’s pantomime, ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
The driving force behind this surge of activity is Tim Howe, the Torch Theatre’s Senior Manager for Youth and Community. Reflecting on his six-month journey since joining in January, Tim says, “The welcome I’ve received from everyone in Pembrokeshire has been overwhelming. I’ve engaged with the community, conducted workshops, and now, I proudly call Pembrokeshire my home. There are many more thrilling projects and events lined up, and I can’t wait!”
For those keen to dive into these creative endeavours, Tim and the Torch Theatre team eagerly await your participation.
Entertainment
One Night in Dublin returns to the Torch with a brand-new show
ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN is heading back to the stage at the Torch Theatre with a lively new production fronted by renowned Irish singer Danny Muldoon.
Tickets are already selling fast for the feel-good celebration of Irish music, which promises two hours of songs, stories and plenty of craic.
Backed by an award-winning five-piece band, Muldoon leads audiences through a packed set of sing-along favourites including Galway Girl, Tell Me Ma, The Irish Rover, Dirty Old Town, Whiskey in the Jar, The Wild Rover and The Galway Shawl, along with many more well-loved classics.
The show recreates the atmosphere of a bustling Dublin pub, complete with fiddle, whistle, guitars, banjo, bodhrán, accordion and driving drums, transporting the audience straight into “Murphy’s Tavern” for an unforgettable night of live entertainment.
Fans can also expect hits from Irish legends including The Pogues, The Saw Doctors, The Dubliners, The Fureys, Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys.
One Night in Dublin comes to the Torch Theatre on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30pm.
Tickets cost £26.50. Visit the theatre website or call the Box Office on (01646) 695267 to book.

Entertainment
New appeal in search for missing Manic Street Preachers musician
Family and charity issue fresh appeal for information about guitarist 31 years on
THIRTY-ONE years after the disappearance of Richey Edwards, a new public appeal has been issued urging anyone with information to come forward.
Edwards, guitarist and lyricist with Manic Street Preachers, vanished on January 31, 1995, in a case that has become one of the most enduring mysteries in British music history.

The then 27-year-old was last seen at the Embassy Hotel Bayswater in west London, where he had been staying ahead of a promotional trip to the United States. He checked out of room 561 but never reached his destination.
Despite numerous reported sightings over the years, none have ever been confirmed. Edwards was officially declared presumed dead in 2008, though his family continue to mark the anniversary of his disappearance and keep hope alive that answers may still emerge.
Anniversary appeal
The charity Missing People has released a statement in collaboration with Edwards’ sister Rachel, asking the public to remember the case.
In a social media post, the organisation said: “It is 31 years since Richard went missing, please keep his family in your thoughts.”
They also repeated key identifying details from the time he vanished. Edwards was described as white, around 5ft 7in tall, slim, with brown eyes and a shaved head. He had several distinctive tattoos, including a rose with the words ‘Useless Generation’, the phrase ‘I’ll surf this beach’, and a scar on his lower left arm where he had scratched the words ‘4 REAL’.
Unanswered questions
His car was later found near the Severn Bridge services, close to the Welsh border, prompting widespread searches but yielding no firm clues about what happened next.
At the time of his disappearance, the band were on the brink of international success. Edwards’ intense, literate songwriting and striking image had already made him a defining figure in Welsh rock music. More than three decades later, fans still hold vigils, create murals and share tributes across Wales and beyond.
Police say the case remains open.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Service on 101 or use their online reporting service, quoting reference CONNECT REF 01/764429/24. Missing People also operates a free, confidential helpline on 116 000.
Entertainment
Turner and Constable brought to life on the big screen at the Torch Theatre
ART lovers in Pembrokeshire will have the chance to experience the lives and rivalries of two of Britain’s greatest painters when a new documentary, EOS: Turner & Constable, arrives at the Torch Theatre this March.
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, the film explores the intertwined stories and enduring legacies of J.M.W. Turner and John Constable alongside Tate Britain’s major new exhibition. Exhibition on Screen has been granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access, bringing their extraordinary art and personal histories vividly to the cinema screen.
Born just a year apart, Turner and Constable helped redefine landscape painting in Britain – and were fierce competitors. Both captured a nation in transition, yet their styles could not have been more different. Turner’s dramatic skies, blazing sunsets and atmospheric scenes from his travels contrasted sharply with Constable’s gentle, nostalgic portrayals of the English countryside and familiar rural life.
Their opposing visions divided critics and audiences alike, famously described at the time as a clash of “fire and water”.
The documentary offers rare, intimate access to sketchbooks, letters and personal artefacts, alongside insights from leading curators and art historians. It also ties in with Tate Britain’s landmark exhibition, running in London from November 2025 to April 2026, which reunites the two masters’ works side-by-side.
This cinematic event gives audiences the chance to see their masterpieces in stunning detail and discover unexpected sides to two artists whose rivalry shaped British art history.
Turner and Constable will be screened at the Torch Theatre on Sunday, March 15 at 4:30pm.
Tickets are £13. For bookings, visit www.torchtheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01646 695267.
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