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The Torch Theatre in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire - the UK's smallest repertory theatre - celebrates its Silver Jubilee this Autumn with 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. The Torch is one of only 4 professional producing theatres in Wales (along with Clwyd Theatr Cymru, the Sherman Theatre Cardiff and Theatr Gwynedd, Bangor. Under Peter Doran's artistic leadership, the Torch has produced some critical and commercial successes, including 'Neville's Island', 'The Woman in Black', Mike Leigh's 'Abigail's Party', Alan Ayckbourn's 'Taking Steps', Dennis Potter's 'Blue Remembered Hills', Ian McEwan's 'Conversation with a Cupboard Man' and cult musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' - not to mention the sell-out Christmas musical shows written by Peter and featuring original musical scores by composer James Williams, including 'Aladdin', 'Pinocchio' and 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. As well as producing its own shows, Pembrokeshire's premier Arts and Entertainment venue also presents productions from popular touring companies including Snap, Volcano, Mid-Wales Opera, Diversions Dance and some famous names who have appeared at the Torch have been as diverse as: Graham Norton, Brian Blessed, Victor Spinetti, Wendy Craig, Honor Blackman, Jenny Seagrove, Pam Ayres and Tony Benn. The Theatre shows films ranging from latest releases, blockbusters and children's favourites to art-house and classics, showing as part of the Torch's Film Club 'Torch Cinema Plus' on Sunday nights. The Joanna Field Gallery shows exhibitions on a monthly basis by local, national and amateur and professional artists. To celebrate the Silver Jubilee, there is a fantastic selection of shows lined up including Max Boyce, Mike Doyle and Peter Karrie (the Phantom of the Opera - Unmasked!) ... not to mention a 60s night, a 70s night plus the music of Buddy Holly and the best of the West End Musicals. The Torch Theatre Company will produce the classic 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' by Dale Wasserman, based on the 1960s novel by Ken Kesey, plus a brand new magical musical adventure for Christmas - 'Danny & the Donkey Man and the Search for the Magic Crystal'. |
| Torch Theatre web site: www.torchtheatre.org.uk |
| Jane Evans e-mail: jane@torchtheatre.co.uk |
Wednesday, August 28, 2002 |
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