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Six more theatres receive funds from UK Small Grants Scheme
Theatres Trust awards six theatres UK Theatres Small Grants Scheme funding for projects that introduce environmental improvements, enhance accessibility and address urgent repairs to the building, supporting their future success.
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Theatres Trust launches new environmental grant scheme
The latest round of the Theatre Improvement Scheme, in association with the Wolfson Foundation, will offer theatres grants of up to £20,000 for projects focusing on Improving Environmental Sustainability.
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Five grants awarded to small London theatres
Theatres Trust has awarded five more small London theatres £5,000 each from its London Small Theatres Grants Scheme for projects that address viability, accessibility and improve the theatre-going experience.
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100th grant awarded to consortium of Greater Manchester theatres
Seven projects have been awarded over £100k by our Theatre Improvement Scheme, in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation. Projects focus on improving the accessibility of theatres. A consortium of Greater Manchester theatres receives our 100th grant.
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2019 Theatres at Risk Register announced
This year, 31 theatres appear on our vitally important register with three new additions - Theatr Ardudwy, Tottenham Palace Theatre and The Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green.
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Friends group buys ‘Theatre at Risk’ Burnley Empire
Burnley Empire Limited, Theatres Trust and National Trust are delighted to announce that Burnley Empire has been bought by Burnley Empire Limited.
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More than £550m needed to sustain the UK’s theatre buildings
Research conducted by the Theatres Trust, in conjunction with UK Theatre and SOLT, has found that more than £550million is needed over the next five years for capital projects to upgrade and maintain theatres across the UK.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber adds his support to Theatres Trust
On the launch of our new Patron Scheme, Theatres Trust is delighted to announce that composer and producer Andrew Lloyd Webber has become a Theatres Trust Ambassador.
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How will we fund theatres for the future – and how much will it cost?
Details of final session of Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive announced.
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J&C Joel launch Setting the Stage Fund with the Theatres Trust
J&C Joel and Theatres Trust are delighted to announce a new in-kind grant scheme.
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Five more UK theatres benefit from Theatre Protection Fund awards
Theatres Trust is pleased to announce that it is awarding £22,500 to five theatres across the UK from the UK Small Theatres Grants Scheme, set up to help theatres in need and at risk improve their buildings.
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Programme and speakers for Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive
Speakers from Bristol Old Vic, arguably the country’s oldest running theatre and Manchester’s Factory, probably the newest will join Michael Ellis MP and Cameron Mackintosh, Producer and Theatre Owner at this year’s conference.