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  • Auditorium of the Regent Theatre in bingo use.
    10 theatres added to 2022 Theatres at Risk Register

    We’ve announced this year’s list of the theatres across the country that are in danger of being lost, which includes an unprecedented 10 new additions due to the impact of Covid.

    10 theatres added to 2022 Theatres at Risk Register
  • The exterior of Intimate Theatre, with a car parking area in the foreground.
    Update on the Intimate Theatre

    Enfield Council's planning committee defers decision on the redevelopment of the building on our Theatres at Risk Register.

    Update on the Intimate Theatre
  • Dudley Hippodrome Exterior
    Dudley Hippodrome listed application rejected

    Theatres Trust responds to the latest news about the building on our Theatres at Risk Register.

    Dudley Hippodrome listed application rejected
  • Auditorium of Dudley Hippodrome in use as a bingo hall
    Dudley Hippodrome decision will not be 'called in'

    Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed that the government will not intervene in the case of Dudley Hippodrome.

    Dudley Hippodrome decision will not be 'called in'
  • Theatre Royal Margate illustration
    Memories of Theatres at Risk

    Share your stories and photos of theatres on the Theatres at Risk Register.

    Memories of Theatres at Risk
  • Dudley Hippodrome in 1995 in bingo use.
    Permission granted to demolish Dudley Hippodrome

    Theatres Trust is extremely disappointed in the decision by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council to give planning permission for the demolition of Theatre at Risk Dudley Hippodrome.

    Permission granted to demolish Dudley Hippodrome
  • A view of the stage and proscenium at Streatham Hill Theatre, a Theatre at Risk.
    Streatham Hill Theatre added to Heritage At Risk Register

    We welcome news that the Theatre at Risk has been included on Historic England's list.

    Streatham Hill Theatre added to Heritage At Risk Register
  • Dudley Hippodrome in 1995 in bingo use.
    ‘Call-in’ requested for Dudley Hippodrome planning application

    Theatres Trust has requested that planning application for the Theatre at Risk is taken over by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

    ‘Call-in’ requested for Dudley Hippodrome planning application
  • Derby Hippodrome in 2002 when it was used for bingo.
    Future for Theatre at Risk Derby Hippodrome as a music venue

    The operational viability study, commissioned through our Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme, has identified that the theatre building could be used as a music venue.

    Future for Theatre at Risk Derby Hippodrome as a music venue
  • Hulme Hippodrome side view
    Asset of Community Value boost for Hulme Hippodrome campaign

    Theatres Trust is pleased to hear the campaign group for Theatre at Risk Hulme Hippodrome has secured additional protection from development for the stunning Grade II listed music hall.

    Asset of Community Value boost for Hulme Hippodrome campaign
  • Dudley Hippodrome in 1995 in bingo use.
    Dudley university scheme receives funding

    Theatres Trust responds to the news that means plans to demolish Theatre at Risk Dudley Hippodrome will go ahead.

    Dudley university scheme receives funding
  • The Brutalist exterior of Tameside Hippodrome.
    New owner and operator for Theatr Ardudwy

    Theatres Trust welcomes the news that the sale of the Theatre at Risk has completed and that the theatre is to be reopened.

    New owner and operator for Theatr Ardudwy