The Congress Theatre sits on the north side of Gwent Square at the heart of the New Town of Cwmbran. Built by the Cwmbran Development Corporation as part of their overall plan for the town centre, the theatre opened in October 1972.
The theare was originally built in the Brutalist style with an imposing concrete facade onto Gwent Square. In 1982 this was covered with the present stucco render and the two figures of 'Dai' and 'Myfanwy', in their 'Welsh dress' were added, along with the clock and chimes, as part of a scheme to 'bring a new and colourful element to the square'.
Susan Fielding, RCAHMW, April 2021