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  • 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
  • Sepia streetscape postcard of Ramsbottom Co-op Hall
    Ramsbottom Co-op Hall awarded Grade II listed status

    Theatres Trust is delighted that our application to Historic England has been successful, giving protection to the building recently added to our Theatres at Risk list.

    Ramsbottom Co-op Hall awarded Grade II listed status
  • Hulme Hippodrome side view
    Theatres at Risk Register 2021 announced

    This year’s list highlights 31 buildings with significant architectural merit and strong community value that are under threat.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2021 announced
  • The exterior of Intimate Theatre, with a car parking area in the foreground.
    Demolition of Intimate Theatre approved by Enfield Council

    Theatres Trust is disappointed that Enfield Council has approved plans for the demolition of the Intimate Theatre, currently on our Theatres at Risk list.

    Demolition of Intimate Theatre approved by Enfield Council
  • A view across the dilapidated-looking auditorium of Theatre Royal Hyde.
    Changes at Theatre Royal Hyde approved

    Theatres Trust is disappointed that listed building consent has been granted for works to the theatre, which is on our Theatres at Risk list.

    Changes at Theatre Royal Hyde approved
  • Dudley Hippodrome in 1995 in bingo use.
    Council approves plans to demolish Dudley Hippodrome

    Theatres Trust is extremely disappointed by the decision to regenerate the site of the 1930s variety theatre, which is on our Theatres at Risk list.

    Council approves plans to demolish Dudley Hippodrome
  • The graffitied entrance of Brighton Hippodrome.
    Theatres Trust response to Brighton Hippodrome sale

    We understand that Theatre at Risk Brighton Hippodrome has been sold and urge the new owner to act quickly on essential, urgent repairs to prevent further deterioration.

    Theatres Trust response to Brighton Hippodrome sale
  • Auditorium of Burnley Empire
    Burnley Empire home to Houdini first

    New research shows that Houdini’s first-ever appearance on film was shown at Theatre at Risk Burnley Empire.

    Burnley Empire home to Houdini first
  • Leith THeatr
    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 2 recipients

    We are delighted to announce details of the six theatres that will receive a total of £67,500 worth of support.

    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 2 recipients