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  • Headshot of Tim Eyles
    Tim Eyles reappointed as Theatres Trust Chair

    We are delighted to announce that Culture Secretary Matt Hancock has reappointed Tim Eyles as Chair of the Theatres Trust for a further three years until 31 January 2021.

    Tim Eyles reappointed as Theatres Trust Chair
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    New Theatres Trust archive catalogues available online

    Thanks to the efforts of our wonderful archive volunteers, two of our archive collections have been catalogued. Find out more about the collections and how to access them.

    New Theatres Trust archive catalogues available online
  • Dara O Briain c David MonteithHodge
    Theatres at Risk Register on Good Morning Britain

    Theatres Trust Trustee, Dara Ó Briain, appeared on Good Morning Britain this week to announce the launch of our 2018 Theatres at Risk Register.

    Theatres at Risk Register on Good Morning Britain
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    Trustee Dara Ó Briain talks to BBC Radio London about our work

    Theatres Trust Trustee Dara Ó Briain spoke to Robert Elms on BBC Radio London this week, highlighting the work we do with Theatres at Risk. Listen to find out more about some of the 35 theatres appearing on 2018's Theatres at Risk Register.

    Trustee Dara Ó Briain talks to BBC Radio London about our work
  • Auditorium of the derelict Brighton Hippodrome, showings its domed ceiling and ornate plasterwork.
    Theatres Trust statement on sale of Brighton Hippodrome

    We understand that Brighton Hippodrome has been sold to a new owner. The Hippodrome is the finest surviving example of a circus theatre in the country and is currently on the Trust's Theatres at Risk Register.

    Theatres Trust statement on sale of Brighton Hippodrome
  • Morecambe Winter Gardens
    Support our Christmas Appeal 2017

    We continually work to ensure that theatre development has a lasting impact. This year we hope to raise over £5,000 through our christmas appeal to help theatres become more sustainable for the future.

    Support our Christmas Appeal 2017
  • Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking follow up
    Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking follow up

    Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking took place on 17 October at Lyric Hammersmith. Find out more about the day.

    Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking follow up
  • Theatres Trust Theatres Magazine Autumn 2017 designed by Nick Vincent
    Theatres Magazine Autumn 2017 published

    Theatres Trust Theatres Magazine for Friends and Corporate Supporters has been published, leading on Conference topic of placemaking, here's a peek at what's inside.

    Theatres Magazine Autumn 2017 published
  • Audiences getting ready for s ashow at the Scarborough Futurist.
    Help us stop the demolition of Scarborough Futurist

    The Scarborough Futurist, on our Theatres at Risk register, is currently subject to an application for demolition. We have objected and urge you to as well.

    Help us stop the demolition of Scarborough Futurist
  • Headshot of Mike Sell
    New Honorary Life Friend announced

    We are delighted to announce Mike Sell as an Honorary Life Friend. Mike Sell is a theatre historian and has been involved with Theatres Trust for over 30 years.

    New Honorary Life Friend announced