RAAC

Jo Gordon is the chief executive of Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust and its venues – including the Royal & Derngate.

Royal & Derngate CEO says it has been ‘brilliant’ to welcome audiences back

There is plenty on at the theatre as it reopens following a forced closure after the discovery of RAAC.

22 shows to look forward to as Northampton's Royal & Derngate reopens

A general view of scaffolding at Balbardie Primary School on September 04, 2023 in Bathgate, Scotland, after its buildings were found to contain RAAC. Credit: Getty Images

43 more schools found to have crumbly RAAC concrete

Spymonkey's The Frogs

Royal & Derngate announces two new Made in Northampton productions for 2024

Royal & Derngate will remain closed until at least October 16.

Northampton's Royal & Derngate reveals reopening date after RAAC discovery

Since the start of September, reports have emerged about where the building material is present across Northampton – including the above four buildings.

Here’s an update as to what we know about the discovery of RAAC so far

Royal & Derngate will remain closed into October after the discovery of RAAC. Photo: Royal & Derngate.

Royal & Derngate to remain closed into October as RAAC investigations continue

Moulton Primary School had to close for two days on September 11 and 12 while investigations took place – after the discovery of a construction material in one of its buildings was thought to be RAAC.

School to welcome all students back after material thought to be RAAC is not

Fairfields School, a primary school in Trinity Avenue, has made alternative arrangements on-site to ensure pupils are able to continue with their education while the necessary work is carried out.

Third school confirmed to have RAAC in roof, with rest of building deemed safe

Moulton Primary School, in Church Hill, is confirmed to have RAAC in the roof of one of its buildings.

Another Northampton school confirmed to have RAAC, impacting 180 children

Heathrow airport said it was taking “remedial steps” to mitigate any safety risk due to RAAC.

Heathrow & Gatwick confirm presence of collapse-prone RAAC concrete

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Crisis in our schools – 'risks from asbestos are now even greater'

Jo Gordon, chief executive of Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust and its venues – one of which is the Royal & Derngate.

Royal & Derngate’s CEO ‘deeply saddened’ by discovery of RAAC in building foyers

The Royal & Derngate building will be closed until the end of September, with all performances postponed, following the unfortunate discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete – RAAC.

Royal & Derngate CLOSED following ‘unfortunate discovery’ of RAAC

Northampton International Academy in Barrack Road.

Access restricted to part of school building after government issues concerns