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  • Wiltons
    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme

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

    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme
  • The exterior of Swindon Mechanics Institute with white hoarding around the perimeter.
    Swindon Mechanics' Institute viability study

    Report shows a viable future for this 'theatre at risk' as multi-purpose events venue.

    Swindon Mechanics' Institute viability study
  • The opulent foyer of Streatham Hill Theatre.
    Mayor of London backs Streatham Hill Theatre appeal

    Plans to save the Theatres at Risk received a major boost as Mayor of London announces his support for the crowdfunding campaign.

    Mayor of London backs Streatham Hill Theatre appeal
  • Streatham Hill Theatre auditorium, front on pros
    Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre crowdfund for viability study

    A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to explore the best way to bring Streatham Hill Theatre, a Theatre at Risk, back to life.

    Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre crowdfund for viability study
  • Volunteers at Morecambe Winter Gardens
    Update on Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme

    The pilot of the Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme provided support to six theatres in 2019. Here we round-up the progress that has been made with those projects.

    Update on Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme
  • Salford Victoria stalls with seating removed.
    Viability study shows a way back for Salford Victoria

    We are delighted that the viability study funded through our Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme has determined a solution to securing the future of this beautiful theatre.

    Viability study shows a way back for Salford Victoria
  • Gary Kemp hosting Theatres at Risk launch 2020
    Theatres at Risk Register 2020 launch

    This year’s Theatres at Risk Register launch was a great success, raising the profile of the theatres under threat that with the right support could be real assets for their communities.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2020 launch
  • The shell of the auditorium of Bradford Odeon with a hole in the ceiling where the sunburned once was and a shaft of sunlight lighting up the interior.
    2020 Theatres at Risk Register unveiled

    The list highlights 30 theatres across the UK at risk of being lost that are examples of our rich theatre heritage and could be assets to their communities.

    2020 Theatres at Risk Register unveiled
  • Camden Theatre
    Fire at Koko

    Theatres Trust was saddened to hear reports last night of the fire at Koko, formerly known as Camden Theatre.

    Fire at Koko
  • Dudley Hippodrome
    Theatres Trust responds to Dudley Hippodrome decision

    Dudley Council granted an extension to the Dudley Driverless Vehicle Consortium to develop a proposal which we understand will include the demolition of the Theatre at Risk.

    Theatres Trust responds to Dudley Hippodrome decision
  • Auditorium of Morecambe Winter Gardens set up with circular tables with chairs around them.
    Morecambe Winter Gardens wins grant to restore plaster ceiling

    Historic England has awarded the Theatre at Risk a grant towards the repair of its historic ceiling.

    Morecambe Winter Gardens wins grant to restore plaster ceiling
  • Looking up towards to roof of Swansea Palace  Theatre - loys of foliage and shrubbery growing from various points across the facade.
    Swansea Council buys Palace Theatre

    Swansea Council has announced it will buy Theatre at Risk Swansea Palace Theatre and has plans to return it to use.

    Swansea Council buys Palace Theatre