We promote the value of theatre buildings and champion their future
The Theatres Trust is the National Advisory Public 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.
The Theatres Trust is the government’s adviser on theatres, provides a range of advisory services, is a statutory consultee on planning applications, and develops the debate on what makes a good theatre.
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Press
24 April 2012
Conference 12: ‘Delivering Sustainable Theatres’ is open for booking
Conference 12 looks at the sustainable design, development and operation of theatre buildings in relation to environmental, economic and social disciplines, and the challenges of delivering sustainable theatres for future generations. Register now
4 April 2012
Theatres Trust unveils its specialist theatre buildings Reference Library
The Theatres Trust officially launched its newly catalogued 1500-strong specialist Reference Library on theatre buildings at the Trust’s Resource Centre in the heart of the West End today.
2 April 2012
Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation helps launch Theatres Protection Fund
With an award of £125,000 over the next five years from the Andrew Llloyd Webber Foundation, The Theatres Trust announces the creation of a Small Grants Scheme to help theatres in need address small urgent building repairs, improve operational viability, introduce environmental improvements, and enhance physical accessibility. How to apply.
27 March 2012
Press Release: Theatres Trust statement on Culture in the National Planning Policy Framework
The Government has published its long awaited final National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). In its draft consultation document, culture, the arts and theatre were absent. This would have left theatres and other cultural institutions vulnerable to the NPPF’s over-riding principle of ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’, particularly where local authorities did not have their Local Plans in place.
Mhora Samuel, Director, The Theatres Trust said, “Today we celebrate a national planning policy that not only recognises culture, it also creates specific policies that both plan positively for cultural facilities and guard against their loss.”
The Theatres Trust is delighted to see the recognition given to culture and the arts in the Communities and Local Government Select Committee’s report into the draft National Planning Policy Framework published today.
The Theatres Trust, The National Advisory Public Body for Theatres, has launched its sixth annual conference, ‘Delivering Sustainable Theatres’ – the challenge of achieving the triple bottom line. Taking place on 12 June 2012 at Stratford Circus in London, next to the Olympic Park in East London, the Conference will explore how theatre buildings are managing their building’s resources and addressing their future sustainability.
14 October
A final call for cultural responses to NPPF – The Theatres Trust responds
The Trust’s submission updates its ‘Culture and the draft National Planning Policy Framework Paper’ produced in September particularly in light of an amendment on the Localism Bill, responses made by those concerned about provision for culture in planning policy and the signatories of the joint letter to the Sunday Telegraph on 2 October 2011. Read full story
In a letter to the Sunday Telegraph published today, 20 major arts figures call for the inclusion of culture in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in response to the lack of recognition of culture and the arts in the Communities and Local Government department’s draft NPPF. Read full story Read the Letter in the Sunday Telegraph
27 September
Defending Champions retain The Theatres Trust People’s Choice Award 2011
Global Design Solutions is the winner of The Theatres Trust People’s Choice Award for the second year running. Matt Lloyd, Managing Director of GDS was presented with the sustainability award by the Chairman of The Theatres Trust, Rob Dickins, CBE, for its ArcSystem LED-based house lighting system. Read full story
7 September
The Theatres Trust announces entrants for its People’s Choice Award 2011
Seven products have been entered for our second People’s Choice Award at PLASA2011, Earls Court, London. Each of the manufacturers have entered existing or new products they consider are making a significant difference to the resource efficiency of theatres. Read full story
1 September 2011
Cultural response paper released by Theatres Trust on the National Planning Policy Framework
A consultation response paper on the NPPF has been prepared by The Theatres Trust to inform and guide those who wish to respond to the consultation. The paper identifies that the NPPF does not cover culture, the arts or theatres. It argues that if the NPPF is to reflect the Government’s support for culture and the arts in the planning system and offer clarity to plan makers they need to be included.
1 August 2011
Culture and the National Planning Policy Framework
The Theatres Trust is calling for those who care about culture and who are responsible for the provision of cultural services and facilities including theatres, arts centres, galleries and museums to respond to the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and ensure that culture is afforded the same status as sports, heritage and leisure. Read more
14 July 2011
Theatres Trust announces theatre buildings at risk need more than just guardian angels
The Theatres Trust 2011 Theatre Buildings At Risk register (TBAR) announced today identifies the number of theatres at risk in the UK has risen to 58 since last year. Read full story. View the Theatre Buildings at Risk Register 2011
15 June 2011
Launch of The Theatres Trust People’s Choice Award 2011
Entries are now open for The Theatres Trust second annual People’s Choice Award, following our launch event at the ABTT Theatre Show 2011. Read full story Enter the People’s Choice Award
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