The Torch Theatre’s new fundraising campaign message is simple - if you came just ‘one more time’ to the Torch over the next few months, it would help the Milford Haven theatre to maintain its position as the centre for cultural arts in Pembrokeshire.

Executive Director Ben Lloyd said: “This time last year local people stepped up and supported us to raise much needed funds which helped to fill the shortfall left by cut backs in public funding. As a charity we are extremely grateful for the support we received and thanks to the generosity of our community we had a successful year. We’re not alone, we know many publicly funded arts organisations are in the same position. We now know that this situation is not going to change and we will need to raise funds every year. And so this year our ask is simple – whether you’re a regular visitor to the Torch, or you just come occasionally, or indeed if you’ve never been to Torch before, please consider coming ‘one more time’, because each additional ticket is a vote of confidence in the value of the arts and the huge variety of events and activities we provide for our community.”

All local theatre is operating on a tight budget, and every ticket sale makes a difference in covering production costs, paying actors and staff, and ensuring the survival of the very theatre itself. By attending the Torch Theatre to see a film, watch a play, enjoy the opera or go to a creative workshop, you are directly contributing to the livelihood and the vibrancy of the local community.

As well as the One More Time! campaign, other ways to show your support include becoming a Torch Member, making a one-off donation or giving a regular monthly donation, sponsoring a seat in your name for 10 years in our Main House, leaving a legacy in your will or, by giving your time and becoming a volunteer. Email [email protected] for more information or speak to the Box Office Team.