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  • 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
  • Close up of the facade of Doncaster Grand signage.
    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 3 recipients

    We are delighted to announce details of the four theatres that will receive a share of £45,500 worth of support.

    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 3 recipients
  • Auditorium of Streatham Hill Theatre in bingo use.
    Viable future for Streatham Hill Theatre

    An independent study, part funded by our Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme, confirms the theatre's potential for kickstarting high street revival and suggests a phased approach to refurbishment.

    Viable future for Streatham Hill Theatre
  • Auditorium of Wilton's Music Hall with wooden floors and red curtain
    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme

    Thanks to funding from The Pilgrim Trust and Swire Charitable Trust, this scheme is open for a third year.

    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme
  • Houses of Parliament
    Budget 2021

    Theatres Trust welcomes the additional £408m funding for the arts, the extension of the furlough scheme and a new Community Ownership Fund.

    Budget 2021