We promote the value of theatre buildings and champion their future
The Theatres Trust is the National Advisory Body for Theatres, protecting theatres for everyone. We operate nationally in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland promoting the value of theatre buildings and championing their future.
We provides a range of specialist advisory services to help theatres. We are a statutory consultee on planning applications. And we develop the debate on what makes a good theatre.
You can find out more about our work in About Us. Understand more about our Ecovenue initiative. Visit News & Planning for news coverage on theatres in the UK and planning applications or follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook
We are also happy to respond to enquiries or requests for advice. Our Resource Centre Library is open to researchers by appointment. Read our Guide to using The Theatres Trust Resources and Resource Centre find out about our Reference Library or have a look at our Library Catalogue (Excel).
Show your support. The Theatres Trust protects theatres for everyone. By making a donation or becoming a Friend or Corporate Supporter you are showing support and playing an important role in our work. All donations, bequests and subscriptions go directly towards helping promote and protect theatres for future generations to enjoy. Join us and become a part of theatres future. Contact us for more information.
Conference13: thriving theatres open for bookings
11 June 2013
St James Theatre, London
With theatres facing many challenges in the current economic climate The Theatres Trust’s Conference 13 provides a unique opportunity to look at how theatres can create a more resilient future by using their buildings to achieve financial self-sufficiency. thriving theatres takes place on the 11 June 2013 at the St James Theatre, the splendid new 312-seat venue in the heart of Victoria in London. Find out more about the Conference!
Press
12 April 2013
Theatres Trust appoints Rebecca Morland as Theatres Adviser
The Trust is increasing its capacity to provide advice on the sustainable development of theatre buildings and is pleased to announce that Rebecca Morland has been appointed as the Trust’s new Theatres Adviser to lead this exciting development. Find out more
30 January 2013
Second round of small grants announced by Theatres Trust
The Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells; Bush Theatre, London; Robin Hood Theatre, Newark; Hackney Empire, London; Citadel Arts Centre, St Helens; and the Bacup Royal Court Theatre have been awarded funds in the second round of the Trust’s Small Grants Scheme. The Scheme remains open and applications can be received at any time. The Trust will award funds again after April 2013. Find out more
24 October 2012
First grants announced by Theatres Trust from its Theatres Protection Fund
The Royal Court in Liverpool, Sleaford Playhouse, Oldham Coliseum, and Wilton’s Music Hall, the Half Moon Young People’s Theatre and the Soho Theatre in London are the first theatres to benefit from grants awarded by Trust’s new Theatres Protection Fund Small Grants Scheme.
12 September 2012
Global Theatre Producer Judy Craymer Shows Support For The Theatres Trust with Donation To Its Theatre Protection Fund
Judy Craymer, MBE is delighted to show her support for The Theatres Trust by announcing a donation of £125,000 to its Theatres Protection Fund, matching the Fund’s opening donation by The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation.
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