The Savoy Theatre Church Street, Monmouth NP25 3BU

"The Savoy Theatre Monmouth is an interesting small town theatre that shows films and has occasional theatrical productions. The Savoy site has had a splendidly varied history. The Bell Inn which stood here from the eighteenth century was known to have put on entertainment. By 1912 Monmouth had a number of cinemas to cater for the new craze. By 1914 the Picture Palace as it was then known was pre-eminent and ran a mixture of one reel films and variety acts known as CineVariety. The building was presumably a bit shoddy by 1926 because it went up for auction, was bought by a major cinema chain, demolished and completely re-built, stage et al. It re-opened on March 5th 1928 as the New Picture House. In April 1930 talking pictures arrived and variety died as the golden age of cinema going began. The New Picture House became part of the Gaumont British chain in 1929. In 1958 it was bought by B T Davis a serial cinema owner from Birmingham and amazingly the family still own it today. In 1971 it was re-christened the Regal but began to suffer from declining audiences and closed in the early 80’s and was turned into a Magic Lantern Theatre in 1984. That didn’t last long, nor did an attempt to revive cinema, and it closed again until 1995 when it came under the management of Michael Blakemore who re-opened it as The Savoy."

"A really lovely local independent cinema in which one can have a glass of satisfactory wine or a bottle of beer along with films both blockbuster & / or art house. Really welcoming and friendly staff & a chilled atmosphere. Rarely full. Quiet viewing."

"Kids loved the recent Pantomime we attended. The Savoy has a great variety of acts visiting the theatre, it is always worth a visit."

"A wonderful atmospheric theatre, a step back in time, to bygone days. Always a great choice of live shows, music and cinema. A great evening out."

"I love this theatre!! I have visited numerous times and loved it every time, its one of the oldest theatres sites in Wales. There has been some renovation in the toilets and I loved the quotes and upgraded facilities. The waft of fresh popcorn was mouth watering and didn't disappoint nor did the prices of the sweets and refreshments, so great that they are not stupidly overpriced. The staff were friendly and welcoming making sure every one was safe and adhering to Government guidelines. The panto was excellent and long may the Savoy keep going. They act as a cinema as well as theatre. If you get a chance to go, do as it's so beautiful inside, it's age increases its beauty."