Meeting required for Eastbourne’s Royal Hippodrome Theatre
13th September 2010
The Royal Project which is based in Eastbourne has contacted The Theatres Trust regarding the Royal Hippodrome Theatre and has suggested a possible meeting to consider future options for the building. The Trust has offered to attend a meeting. To view The Royal Project’s website, please click here
Trust supports the Friends Of The New Palace Theatre, Plymouth
13th September 2010
Mr Tucker has contacted The Theatres Trust regarding the creation of the community group, Friends Of The New Palace Theatre. The Trust was pleased to offer its support. Read the Trust’s response .
To view the Friends Of The New Palace Theatre’s website, please click here
Council looks again at future of Shepherd's Bush Market to include a new cultural venue
9th September 2010
Plans to redevelop Shepherd’s Bush Market are being put to traders and members of the public for a second time. Hammersmith and Fulham Council hopes to transform the narrow thoroughfare – which traders say has suffered greatly from lack of investment – into an ‘exciting and vibrant market’ similar to other more successful London sites like Portobello Road and Camden Market.
Community theatre proposal for West Cliff Hall and Gardens
9th September 2010
The Theatres Trust has been contacted by actress Janet Fielding regarding the reuse and refurbishment of the West Cliff Hall and Gardens. Miss Fielding’s proposals include a 250-seat theatre, 75-seat cinema, restaurant, offices, meeting rooms, gallery and shop. Miss Fielding hopes to raise in excess of £5 million in grants to fund the project. The Theatres Trust has supported her endeavours and hopes to meet Thanet District Council to discuss the matter further. Read the Trust’s letter to Thanet District Council
St Albans City and District Council launches theatre revamp consultation
6th September 2010
Local residents in St Albans, Hertfordshire, are being invited to have their say on how the Maltings Arts Theatre can be improved as part of plans to refurbish the venue. St Albans City and District Council (SACDC) aims to overhaul the theatre and offer a range of films, live performances and events, as well as café/bar facilities and a digital lounge for training sessions and workshops.
Architecturally significant items for salvage at the Borough, Wallsend
27th August 2010
Other Consultation
Chris Baglee RIBA, Associate at Spence & Dower LLP, Historic Building Consultants has consulted The Theatres Trust on fixtures, fittings and features of architectural significance, that should be salvaged prior to demolition of the Borough Theatre, Wallsend.
The Theatres Trust is looking for further architectural and historic evidence to submit an urgent report for statutory listing to English Heritage.
The Theatres Trust supports listing of the Scarborough Futurist
26th August 2010
Policy Consultation
English Heritage has consulted The Theatres Trust on an application to list the Futurist Theatre, Scarborough.
The Theatres Trust supported the listing application. Read the Trust’s response
To support the listing online, please click here and fill in the application form on the right hand side of the page.
New signs for the Royal National Theatre
26th August 2010
Planning Application: 10/02625/ADV
The London Borough of Lambeth has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above Advertisement Consent application for the display of two externally illuminated wall graphic vinyl signs to the South and West elevations as well as hoardings to the North and West concrete fascias of the level three balcony for the Royal National Theatre, South Bank.
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, then click search.
New signs for the Ambassadors Theatre
26th August 2010
Planning Application: 2010/2840/L
The London Borough of Camden has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above listed building application for the installation of two internally illuminated projecting signs, to the West Street and Tower Street elevations of the Ambassadors Theatre.
The Theatres Trust has requested revisions to the application. Read the Trust’s response.
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number, then click search.
190-seat Park Theatre proposed for Finsbury
25th August 2010
Planning Application: P101570
The London Borough of Islington has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above planning application to change the use of 11-13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, from office to a theatre comprising 190-seat flexible theatre, smaller studio space, cafe/bar and ancillary facilities.
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, then click search.
