New name for Port Talbot’s former Princess Royal Theatre revealed

NewsLatest Wales NewsNeath Port TalbotConstruction is now expected to be completed in 202710:20, 24 Jul 2026A new name for Port Talbot’s former Princess Royal Theatre has been revealed.‌It comes after £18m of funding was given to the council to create an improved venue at the site for theatre performances and community uses as well as new meeting and conference facilities.‌The newly-refurbished site in Port Talbot’s Civic Square is expected to be completed in 2027 and will be named Yr Aelwyd, which means the Hearth.‌Speaking about the project a council spokesman said: “Traditionally Yr Aelwyd (The Hearth) is at the heart of the home – a place to gather, share stories, and create lasting memories.“Yr Aelwyd will be Port Talbot’s theatre, a place that local people can be proud of and be part