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  • Josh at CMS Committee
    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.

    Culture Media and Sport Committee Inquiry on Protecting Built Heritage
  • The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema Exterior
    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.

    Next steps confirmed for Theatre at Risk Harlequin Theatre
  • Houses of Parliament
    Spending Review 2025 - our view

    We look at what the Chancellor's announcement means for the theatre sector.

    Spending Review 2025 - our view
  • Derby Hippodrome demolition
    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.

    Demolition of Derby Hippodrome
  • 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