The incredible Greater Manchester theatres at risk of being lost forever
Victoria Theatre, SalfordThe beautiful terracotta facade of the Victoria Theatre is overrun with vegetation, and the Grade II-listed building has been a target for vandalism over the years.There are fears that the roof needs to be urgently repaired to prevent permanent damage to the building, which the Theatres Trust hopes could be converted into a multi-purpose space.In January 2021, Theatres Trust applied to Historic England to upgrade the listing of the Victoria from II to II* as it is the earliest surviving theatre wholly designed by Bertie Crewe.Hulme HippodromeAlong with its neighbour the Hulme Playhouse, the Hippodrome dates back to the early 1900s and its magnificent auditorium remains mostly unchanged - though in a state of