Exeter Northcott goes into administration
26th February 2010
Exeter Northcott, one of the few remaining producing theatres in the south-west of England, has gone into administration, it was revealed today, 26 Feb. The trustees of the theatre took the decision at an emergency board meeting late yesterday evening. They claim that they were given financial information that showed the venue to be insolvent.
Edinburgh’s revamped Usher Hall opens
26th February 2010
Edinburgh’s Usher Hall has increased its capacity to 2,900 with the opening this week of a new wing, which is part of its £35 million refurbishment. Only the landscaping remains to complete the project to unite the adjacent Royal Lyceum and Traverse theatres into an arts quarter.
Adelphi Theatre facade to be painted black
26th February 2010
Planning Application 10/00240/LBC
Westminster City Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on an application to paint the facade of the Adelphi Theatre black to advertise the forthcoming production.
The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s Response
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number and click Start Search.
Finance probe into man who wrecked Derby Hippodrome
24th February 2010
A probe into the finances of the owner of the historic Hippodrome is being carried out before he is sentenced for damaging it. Christopher Anthony yesterday pleaded guilty at Derby Crown Court to ordering work to be carried out to the former theatre. But prosecutors on behalf of Derby City Council accepted that the destruction, which happened on March 28, 2008, had not been caused deliberately by Anthony and was instead a “botched job”.
Derby Hippodrome owner pleads guilty to demolishing roof
23rd February 2010
The owner of Derby’s Hippodrome theatre has pleaded guilty to demolishing part of its roof during work on the Grade II-listed building two years ago. The admission was made at Derby Crown Court today as Derby City Council accused London developer Christopher Anthony of carrying out unauthorised work to the building in Green Lane which led to the collapse of its flat roof.
Theatre Royal Newcastle plans major restoration
23rd February 2010
Newcastle’s Theatre Royal has unveiled detailed plans for a £4.75 million restoration of the venue’s Frank Matcham-designed auditorium, which will reopen in time for the site’s 175th birthday in 2012. The renovation project, which is being funded in large part by a £1.75 restoration levy on tickets, will see the auditorium fitted with new seating, as well as improved lighting and ventilation systems.
Corby Cube to house sister theatre to Royal and Derngate
23rd February 2010
Northamptonshire’s newest theatre is due to open in October and will work under the same parent company as the Royal and Derngate in Northampton. The new venue, which has not been named yet, will be based in the £31 million Corby Cube development.
Page/Park take Glasgow theatre goers ‘from the street to the seat’
22nd February 2010
Page/Park has stated publicly that their recently won commission for Glasgow’s Theatre Royal is all about “the journey from the street to the seat”. The architects are drafting up £8.5m plans for the A listed theatre complex which will incorporate a foyer extension and interior redesign.
New leisure centre next to Abbey Theatre, St Albans
19th February 2010
Planning Application: 5/2010/0259
The Theatres Trust was alerted to a planning application regarding the builidng of a leisure centre next to the Abbey Theatre.
The Trust strongly objected to the scheme. Read the Trust’s response.
To view the application online please click here and enter the application number in the first box then click Submit.
Site to be redeveloped near Piccadilly Theatre, central London
16th February 2010
Planning Application: 09/10477/CAC
Westminster City Council consulted The Theatres Trust on Conservation Area Consent to redevelop a site bounded by Denman Street, Great Windmill Street, Ham Yard and Smith’s Court which would affect the Piccadilly Theatre and the nearby Apollo Theatre.
The Theatres Trust objected to the application. Read the Trust’s response.
To view the application online please click here and enter the application number in the top box and scroll down and click Search.
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