News

Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK, including theatres which are currently on our Theatres at Risk register.

  • Brighton Hippodrome, 2017
    Owner reveals plans for Brighton Hippodrome

    The new owners of Brighton Hippodrome have revealed their proposed plans for its future. The theatre currently tops our Theatres at Risk Register for its significance.

    Owner reveals plans for Brighton Hippodrome
  • Shanklin Theatre at night
    Tips for saving a Theatre at Risk by Shanklin Theatre

    Chairman of the Shanklin Theatre and Community Trust, Chris Quirk, gives a quick overview of the process they followed to reopen the theatre and the key lessons learned.

    Tips for saving a Theatre at Risk by Shanklin Theatre
  • Winter 2019 TM
    Winter / Spring 2019 Theatres Magazine published

    Winter / Spring TM 19 has been published, it focuses on theatres at different points on the journey from being at risk to thriving. Here's a peek at what's inside:

    Winter / Spring 2019 Theatres Magazine published
  • Alexandra Palace Theatre
    Seven theatres removed from Theatres at Risk Register 2019

    Each year the Theatres at Risk Register is updated, removing theatres for a variety of reasons both positive and negative.

    Seven theatres removed from Theatres at Risk Register 2019
  • The Brutalist exterior of Tameside Hippodrome.
    Theatres at Risk Register 2019 revealed with three new additions

    This year, 31 theatres appear on this vitally important register with three new additions - Theatr Ardudwy, Tottenham Palace Theatre and The Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2019 revealed with three new additions
  • TT logo high res
    Richard Baldwin and Paddy Dillon re-appointed to our Board

    Theatres Trust is delighted that Richard Baldwin and Paddy Dillon have been re-appointed as Trustees, having completed their first successful terms on 31 December 2018.

    Richard Baldwin and Paddy Dillon re-appointed to our Board
  • Toilet sign
    Blog: Lack of ladies' loos

    In response to The Stage's West End Toilets Survey, Tom Stickland takes a closer look at the issue and what can be done.

    Blog: Lack of ladies' loos
  • Fundraising tour
    Theatres Trust 2018 highlights

    2018 was a busy year at the Theatres Trust so we thought we’d share some of the highlights - and look ahead to the coming year.

    Theatres Trust 2018 highlights
  • June Whitfield
    June Whitfield

    We were saddened by the news of the death of June Whitfield, a founder member of the Theatres Trust.

    June Whitfield
  • Steve Tompkins
    The Stage 100 2019 list

    The list of most influential people in theatre this year was topped by an architect and includes a number of Theatres Trust’s associates.

    The Stage 100 2019 list
  • Dudley Hippodrome in 1995 in bingo use.
    Ambassador Beverley Knight supports Dudley Hippodrome campaign

    Performer shares our concerns over the council's recent decision about the 'theatre at risk'

    Ambassador Beverley Knight supports Dudley Hippodrome campaign
  • Burnley Empire
    Friends group buys ‘Theatre at Risk’ Burnley Empire

    Burnley Empire has been bought by Burnley Empire Limited, a company formed by the friends group Burnley Empire Theatre Trust.

    Friends group buys ‘Theatre at Risk’ Burnley Empire