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  • View of historic theatre auditorium from the upper circle, showing the ornate ceiling, top of the curtain above the stage and rows of seating.
    Grants totalling c75k awarded to 10 Theatres at Risk

    We are delighted to announce the third round of grants awarded through our Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities programme.

    Grants totalling c75k awarded to 10 Theatres at Risk
  • Auditorium of historic theatre, Epstein Theatre
    Epstein Theatre to reopen

    Theatres Trust warmly welcomes the news that 'Theatre at Risk' is set to reopen later this year.

    Epstein Theatre to reopen
  • The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema Auditorium
    Positive news for Theatre at Risk Harlequin Theatre & Cinema

    We welcome the news that Reigate and Banstead Council has confirmed that it will allocate £10m towards the rebuild of the Harlequin Theatre & Cinema.

    Positive news for Theatre at Risk Harlequin Theatre & Cinema
  • Exterior of The Brunton Theatre, a modernist building
    Theatres at Risk Register 2025 announced

    This year’s register of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition consists of 43 theatres with five new additions and one theatre removed.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2025 announced
  • Capital lightning round at Conference 24
    Blog: 2024 in review

    As 2024 draws to a close, the Theatres Trust team reflects on the key events of the year and looks forward to our hopes for 2025.

    Blog: 2024 in review
  • People in protective clothing inspecting the auditorium of a derelict historic theatre
    Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities Grant Programme reopens

    We have opened the third round of our grant programme to support Theatres at Risk, generously supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Swire Charitable Trust and the Pilgrim Trust.

    Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities Grant Programme reopens
  • Salford Victoria stalls with seating removed.
    Salford Victoria up for sale at auction

    Theatres Trust responds to news that the Theatre at Risk is up for sale.

    Salford Victoria up for sale at auction
  • Conwy Civic Hall streetscape, showing it situated at a crossroads.
    Conwy Civic Hall redevelopment plans approved

    Conwy County Borough Council has granted planning permission and listed building consent for the redevelopment of Conwy Civic Hall, subject to legal agreement.

    Conwy Civic Hall redevelopment plans approved
  • Auditorium of the Southport Garrick in bingo use.
    Planning application approved for Theatre at Risk Southport Garrick

    We are disappointed by the decision to approve the planning application to covert Southport Garrick into a hotel and spa with a performance space.

    Planning application approved for Theatre at Risk Southport Garrick
  • Circle of Brighton Hippodrome
    Brighton Hippodrome planning application approved with conditions

    We welcome the conditions placed by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Planning Committee in approving the planning application at the Theatre at Risk, which address our concerns.

    Brighton Hippodrome planning application approved with conditions
  • Hulme Hippodrome side view
    Theatres Trust awards £57,850 of grants to seven Theatres at Risk

    We are delighted to announce the second round of grants awarded through our Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities programme.

    Theatres Trust awards £57,850 of grants to seven Theatres at Risk
  • Exterior of Abbeydale Picture House, a large white building with a flytower.
    Theatre at Risk’s successful bid to Community Ownership Fund

    We are delighted that Abbeydale Picture House has received funding through the latest round of the government’s scheme.

    Theatre at Risk’s successful bid to Community Ownership Fund