Theatres at risk: 10 arts venues facing destruction – in pictures

The Grade II* Brighton Hippodrome, a former variety and circus theatre. Proposed plans for a cinema conversion will remove its stage and subdivide its auditorium
Photograph: The Theatres Trust

Derby Hippodrome, a partially-demolished Grade II listed theatre was recently listed as an asset of community value. The Derby Hippodrome Restoration Trust is campaigning to secure its long-term future Photograph: The Theatres Trust

Dudley Hippodrome, a landmark building within a local conservation area, faces an uncertain future. Development plans by Dudley Zoo for an education and conference centre propose its demolition Photograph: The Theatres Trust

Hyde Theatre Royal, a Grade II listed theatre, was purchased by an investment company in 2005, but is currently on the market for let or sale. It lies empty Photograph: Ian Grundy/The Theatres Trust

London’s Grade II listed Alexandra Palace Theatre in Harringey is currently unused and in urgent need of restoration. The Alexandra Palace and Park Charitable Trust has been awarded Heritage Lottery Funding to prepare plans Photograph: Ian Grundy/The Theatres Trust

Hulme Hippodrome, originally a music hall built in 1901, is in need of major repair and conservation. Youth Village is working with the local community and Manchester City Council to bring it back to life Photograph: Ian Grundy/The Theatres Trust

The Grade II* Plymouth Palace, a sleeping beauty, remains closed and in poor repair. It is in need of significant investment, but could play an important role as a community venue Photograph: The Theatres Trust

The Scarborough Futurist is currently only programmed to November 2013. Scarborough Borough Council, which owns the theatre, plans to demolish it and redevelop the site Photograph: Ian Grundy/The Theatres Trust

Swansea Palace Theatre in Wales, shrouded in buddleia. Swansea Council is taking action to make the private owner carry out urgent works to prevent further deterioration Photograph: Ian Grundy/The Theatres Trust

Friendly Fires performing at the Coronet in Elephant & Castle, London, which is also at risk of demolition by developers, despite being a popular venue for gigs, club nights and events like Secret Cinema Photograph: Jim Stewart/Coronet