Established in 1977, it is one of only three building-based producing theatres in the whole of Wales.

The initial concept was a small community enterprise, linked with a Further Education centre in the adjacent building.

[1] The theatre was designed by local architect, Monty Minter.

[2] It was built at a cost of £500,000, and opened with a production of Relatively Speaking.

[4] In August 2007, Milford Haven Town Council voted to cut the grant it provides to the theatre, which in turn will affect the much more substantial income from the Arts Council of Wales.