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Culture Media and Sport Committee Inquiry on Protecting Built Heritage
Our CEO Joshua McTaggart gave evidence to the committee where he called for greater protection for heritage buildings, including every local authority having a cultural protection strategy.
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Next steps confirmed for Theatre at Risk Harlequin Theatre
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Executive has agreed the way forward for the theatre, which is currently closed due the presence of ‘crumbling concrete’ RAAC.
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Spending Review 2025 - our view
We look at what the Chancellor's announcement means for the theatre sector.
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Demolition of Derby Hippodrome
Theatres Trust is devastated by the news that demolition work began on Derby Hippodrome, one of our Theatres at Risk, over the weekend.
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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.
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Epstein Theatre to reopen
Theatres Trust warmly welcomes the news that 'Theatre at Risk' is set to reopen later this year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Salford Victoria up for sale at auction
Theatres Trust responds to news that the Theatre at Risk is up for sale.
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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.