News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

The Friends of Garston Empire has been set up by local residents and business people to develop plans to return the Theatre at Risk to use.

An rare opportunity to see inside the Theatre at Risk on 22 September as part of Heritage Open Days.

Theatres Trust welcomes the news that the team behind restoring Theatre at Risk Bradford Odeon has received support to celebrate the building's heritage throughout the redevelopment.

Interior photographs needed to help with restoration project.