News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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ALW Foundation Victorian Theatres Small Repairs FundALW Foundation Victorian Theatres Small Repairs FundAndrew Lloyd Webber Foundation launches a new grant scheme to support listed theatre buildings.
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Support Theatres Trust with Nectar pointsSupport Theatres Trust with Nectar pointsWe’ve signed up to Nectar Donate, a new initiative from Nectar and Crowdfunder that allows people to donate Nectar points to us.
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Plan B restrictions removed in EnglandPlan B restrictions removed in EnglandPrime Minister announces that measures will be lifted from 26 January including the advice to work from home which had impacted theatre audiences.
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Update on the Intimate TheatreUpdate on the Intimate TheatreEnfield Council's planning committee defers decision on the redevelopment of the building on our Theatres at Risk Register.
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Dudley Hippodrome listed application rejectedDudley Hippodrome listed application rejectedTheatres Trust responds to the latest news about the building on our Theatres at Risk Register.
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Lifting restrictions in ScotlandLifting restrictions in ScotlandFirst Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced that restrictions on indoor events will be removed on 24 January.
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Easing of restrictions in WalesEasing of restrictions in WalesTheatres Trust responds to the roadmap, which would see social distancing and capacity caps for theatres removed from 28 January.
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Update on Covid restrictions in ScotlandUpdate on Covid restrictions in ScotlandTheatres Trust responds to news that capacity limits and social distancing remain in place for indoor events in Scotland.
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Imperial Theatre Walsall awarded Grade II listingImperial Theatre Walsall awarded Grade II listingTheatres Trust is pleased that our application to have the early cine-variety theatre listed has been successful.
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Update on restrictions in WalesUpdate on restrictions in WalesTheatres Trust responds to the announcement that Wales remain at Alert Level 2, which limits the capacity of theatres to 200.
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Thanks for supporting our Festive FundraiserThanks for supporting our Festive FundraiserTheatres Trust is hugely grateful to all the shows that did bucket collections on our behalf, and to everyone who donated to our online campaign.
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Chancellor announces support for hospitality and leisure businessesChancellor announces support for hospitality and leisure businessesTheatres Trust welcomes the additional support in England as theatres are impacted by rising Covid cases and falling ticket sales.