News

Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK, including theatres which are currently on our Theatres at Risk register.

  • Auditorium of the Darlington Hippodrome viewed from the stage, showing three levels of seats and ornate plasterwork balconies and ceiling
    Arts Council England announce latest Culture Recovery Fund grants

    Theatres Trust is pleased to see a high number of theatres awarded funding.

    Arts Council England announce latest Culture Recovery Fund grants
  • 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
  • Odeon / formerly Saville Theatre
    New owner for Saville Theatre

    Theatres Trust responds to the news that the theatre has been bought by Yoo Capital.

    New owner for Saville Theatre
  • Theatre Green Book Sustainable Buildings
    Theatre Green Book - Sustainable Buildings

    The second volume of the Theatre Green Book has now been published, looking at how to make our theatres more sustainable.

    Theatre Green Book - Sustainable Buildings
  • There is No Planet B written on a placard at a protest
    More than £1bn needed to make the UK’s theatre buildings sustainable

    New research by leading consultancies AECOM, Avison Young, Bristow Consulting and Buro Happold for Theatres Trust has revealed the extent of the work needed to make the UK’s theatre buildings sustainable.

    More than £1bn needed to make the UK’s theatre buildings sustainable
  • 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
  • Living wall with people adding plants to it.
    Theatres Trust signs up to ACEVO Climate Principles

    As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we've pledged our support to ACEVO’s sustainability and climate justice principles.

    Theatres Trust signs up to ACEVO Climate Principles
  • Attendees at Theatres Trust Conference in the auditorium of the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith
    Blog: Making Theatre Sustainable

    The theatre sector must play its part in protecting the planet, but what does environmentally responsible mean for the way we build, run and operate our theatres? Jon Morgan, Director, introduces the themes being discussed at Conference 21.

    Blog: Making Theatre Sustainable
  • 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
  • Front cover of Autumn 21 TM
    Autumn 2021 Theatres Magazine

    The latest edition of Theatres Magazine for supporters has been published.

    Autumn 2021 Theatres Magazine
  • 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
  • Reading Hexagon auditorium
    Reading Hexagon listing application rejected

    Theatres Trust is disappointed by the decision to not award listed status to the rare multi-purpose hall.

    Reading Hexagon listing application rejected