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  • Shanklin Theatre at night
    Tips for saving a Theatre at Risk by Shanklin Theatre

    Chairman of the Shanklin Theatre and Community Trust, Chris Quirk, gives a quick overview of the process they followed to reopen the theatre and the key lessons learned.

    Tips for saving a Theatre at Risk by Shanklin Theatre
  • Alexandra Palace Theatre
    Seven theatres removed from Theatres at Risk Register 2019

    Each year the Theatres at Risk Register is updated, removing theatres for a variety of reasons both positive and negative.

    Seven theatres removed from Theatres at Risk Register 2019
  • The Brutalist exterior of Tameside Hippodrome.
    Theatres at Risk Register 2019 revealed with three new additions

    This year, 31 theatres appear on this vitally important register with three new additions - Theatr Ardudwy, Tottenham Palace Theatre and The Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2019 revealed with three new additions
  • Dudley Hippodrome in 1995 in bingo use.
    Ambassador Beverley Knight supports Dudley Hippodrome campaign

    Performer shares our concerns over the council's recent decision about the 'theatre at risk'

    Ambassador Beverley Knight supports Dudley Hippodrome campaign
  • Burnley Empire
    Friends group buys ‘Theatre at Risk’ Burnley Empire

    Burnley Empire has been bought by Burnley Empire Limited, a company formed by the friends group Burnley Empire Theatre Trust.

    Friends group buys ‘Theatre at Risk’ Burnley Empire
  • Cromer Pier
    House of Lords Select Committee on Regenerating Seaside Towns

    Theatres Trust has submitted written evidence to the committee highlighting the role we believe theatres can play in thriving seaside towns.

    House of Lords Select Committee on Regenerating Seaside Towns
  • Red painted auditorium of Hulme Hippodrome
    Share your memories of your local theatre on Theatres at Risk list

    To support our on-going Theatres at Risk campaign, we’d like to gather memories about Theatres at Risk from people in the local communities where these are located.

    Share your memories of your local theatre on Theatres at Risk list
  • Burnley Empire
    Fire in the Burnley Empire

    We were saddened to hear about a reported arson at one of our Theatres at Risk.

    Fire in the Burnley Empire
  • Pavilion Theatre Blackpool Winter Gardens
    Blackpool Winter Gardens Pavilion secures Selladoor partnership

    We are delighted that the Pavilion Theatre at the Blackpool Winter Gardens, on our Theatres at Risk register, will be protected and revitalised thanks to a partnership with Selladoor and Blackpool Entertainment Company.

    Blackpool Winter Gardens Pavilion secures Selladoor partnership
  • Auditorium of Streatham Hill Theatre in bingo use.
    Theatre at Risk Streatham Hill Theatre listed as an ACV

    Lambeth Council have listed Theatre at Risk Streatham Hill Theatre as an Asset of Community Value, offering the theatre additional protection from development. This is great news for the campaign group working to repopen the historic venue.

    Theatre at Risk Streatham Hill Theatre listed as an ACV
  • Dara O Briain c David MonteithHodge
    Theatres at Risk Register on Good Morning Britain

    Theatres Trust Trustee, Dara Ó Briain, appeared on Good Morning Britain this week to announce the launch of our 2018 Theatres at Risk Register.

    Theatres at Risk Register on Good Morning Britain
  • BBCRadioLondonRobertElms photo
    Trustee Dara Ó Briain talks to BBC Radio London about our work

    Theatres Trust Trustee Dara Ó Briain spoke to Robert Elms on BBC Radio London this week, highlighting the work we do with Theatres at Risk. Listen to find out more about some of the 35 theatres appearing on 2018's Theatres at Risk Register.

    Trustee Dara Ó Briain talks to BBC Radio London about our work