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  • Auditorium of historic theatre, Epstein Theatre
    Theatres at Risk Register 2024 announced

    This year’s list of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition consists of 39 theatres with two new additions.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2024 announced
  • Auditorium of Dudley Hippodrome in use as a bingo hall
    Demolition begins at Dudley Hippodrome

    Theatres Trust is hugely disappointed about the outcome for one of our Theatres at Risk.

    Demolition begins at Dudley Hippodrome
  • Close up of the facade of Doncaster Grand signage.
    Feasibility study outlines way forward for Doncaster Grand

    The latest report on the Theatre at Risk has found that the building could partly re-open over the next few years once repair works are completed.

    Feasibility study outlines way forward for Doncaster Grand
  • Auditorium of historic Theatre Royal Margate
    Theatres Trust awards £60,000 of grants to seven Theatres at Risk

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

    Theatres Trust awards £60,000 of grants to seven Theatres at Risk
  • Auditorium of historic Morecambe Winter Gardens with lavishly decorated ceiling and man playing the organ.
    Cultural Development Fund success for Morecambe Winter Gardens

    The Theatre at Risk will receive £2.74m through the capital fund delivered by Arts Council England on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

    Cultural Development Fund success for Morecambe Winter Gardens
  • Exterior of Selsey Pavilion
    Successful Community Ownership Fund bids

    Two theatres supported by Theatres Trust have been successful in their applications to the government scheme.

    Successful Community Ownership Fund bids
  • Auditorium of historic theatre Walthamstow Granada
    Theatres at Risk Register 2023 unveiled

    This year’s list of theatres under threat of closure, redevelopment or demolition includes 38 theatres with three being removed as their futures look secure.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2023 unveiled
  • Exterior of Spilsby Theatre
    Theatres benefit from Levelling Up funding

    Theatres Trust welcomes news that several theatre projects will receive funding as part of the second round of the Levelling Up Fund.

    Theatres benefit from Levelling Up funding
  • Three people inside a derelict theatre
    Theatres at Risk Adviser - maternity cover

    We are looking to recruit someone with project management experience for a 9-month, fixed-term role.

    Theatres at Risk Adviser - maternity cover
  • People in protective clothing inspecting the auditorium of a derelict historic theatre
    Consultant Specialist Advisers

    We are looking for consultants to join our new national support framework supporting theatres across the UK as part of our new Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities project.

    Consultant Specialist Advisers
  • Interior of historic theatre Walsall Imperial, looking towards the proscenium arch.
    Planning application rejected for Theatre at Risk Walsall Imperial

    Theatres Trust welcomes Walsall Council’s decision to refuse the application to convert Grade II listed former theatre into residential apartments.

    Planning application rejected for Theatre at Risk Walsall Imperial
  • Auditorium of the derelict Brighton Hippodrome, showings its domed ceiling and ornate plasterwork.
    Planning application for Brighton Hippodrome

    We have responded to the planning application for the Theatre at Risk, which proposes a mixed-use development.

    Planning application for Brighton Hippodrome