Congress (Cwmbran)

• Theatre ID
  1063
• Built / Converted
  1972
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre
• Address
  50 Gwent Square, Cwmbran, Gwent, NP44 1PL, Wales
• Website
  • Congress Theatre

Details

The theatre is situated in the heart of the pedestrianised shopping centre of Cwmbran. The main auditorium seats 322 with 6 disabled spaces. The stalls are steeply raked. There is no balcony and no substage machinery. The theatre provides a mixed programme of touring and community shows throughout the year.

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• Events
  • 1972 Design/Construction: (architect unknown).
  • 1972 Owner/Management: Cwmbran UDC, owners and managers
  • 1989 Owner/Management: Congress Theatre, lessees from Torfaen Borough Council
• Capacities
  • Later: 1984: 300
  • Current: 319
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Open thrust
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 7.52m Width: 14m Apron 2m
  • Proscenium width: No pros
  • Orchestra pit: Flexible 14