The Theatres Trust

SAVE Britain’s Theatres!!!

2nd November 2010

A new Trust is being created under the title of “SAVE Britain’s Theatres!!!” (SBT). The founding Trustees are members of the former “Curtains!!! Or A New Life For Old Theatres Committee” which originally researched and published its ground-breaking gazetteer of theatres built in Great Britain before 1914.

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Emergency repairs to Derby Hippodrome building almost completed

2nd November 2010

A 5-week emergency repair programme for Derby’s Hippodrome is on track to finish this week.The final parts of the work are being carried out today with some of the flashings being replaced. The site will then be cleared up and the hoardings removed by Friday. Macklin Street is due to reopen during the week starting November 15

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1200-seat theatre proposed for RAF Uxbridge

2nd November 2010

Applications: 585/APP/2009/2752 & 2754

The London Borough of Hillingdon has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above outline applications for a 1200-seat theatre, 1296 residential dwellings, retirement accommodation, a primary school, hotel, retail units, GP surgery, change of use of the former cinema/theatre building to provide offices, change of use and alterations to Hillingdon House and change of use of Mons barrack block as well as ancillary landscaping and associated works.

The Theatres Trust raised no objection to the applications. Read the Trust’s response.

To view details of the application online, please click here and enter the application number, then click Search.


Redecoration of the London Palladium façade

1st November 2010

Westminster City Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above listed building application for the refurbishment and redecoration of the Argyll Street façade

The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s response.

To view details of the application online, please click here and enter the application number, then click Search.


Views sought on Guildford's Bellerby Theatre site plans

1st November 2010

Residents’ views are being sought on plans to develop an old theatre site in Surrey. The scheme would see the former Bellerby Theatre site in Guildford turned into a mixture of affordable homes and other residential buildings. It includes the theatre, Victoria Court sheltered accommodation, some community buildings and an industrial unit.

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Replacement hoardings for the Regal, Evesham

1st November 2010

Listed building application: W/10/02378/LB

Wychavon District Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above listed building application to amend plans to relocate the entrance door, reinstate the original hoardings and brick up a window at the Regal Cinema, Evesham.

The Theatres Trust has made no objection to the application. Read the Trust’s response.

To view details of the application online, please click here and enter the application number, then click Search.


Cuts could force price of theatre ticket up to £100

1st November 2010

Government cuts could cause ticket prices for arts events to rocket and drive world-class performers out of the region, a leading venue boss has warned. Julia Fawcett – head of the Lowry in Salford – claims cuts to subsidies could even force prices for top-class theatre, dance and music concerts beyond £100 – well beyond the reach of most families.

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Campaigners continue fight to bring theatre to Leek

1st November 2010

Action group Parkside Trust is expected to press ahead with its plans to bring a theatre to Leek by leasing the possible venue using its own funds. The trust has been offered nearly £8 million by a group of five mystery benefactors to convert the Foxlowe, in Market Place, into a 450-seat theatre.

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Former Grand/Gaumont Theatre development site extends time limit

1st November 2010

Planning Application: PA/058783/10

Oldham Borough Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above planning application to extend the time limit for the mixed use development of the site.

The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s response

To view the planning application online, please click “here”: http://www.planning.oldham.gov.uk/planning/acolnetcgi.gov and enter the application number and click search.


In Pictures: Corby Cube opens

1st November 2010

The £40 million pound Corby Cube opened its doors for the first time on November 1st. Its450 seat theatre is known as The Core and is run by a sister organisation to Northampton’s Royal & Derngate. Dignatories cut a cube-shaped cake to celebrate the opening.

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