News

Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK, including theatres which are currently on our Theatres at Risk register.

  • Exterior of Minerva Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre
    Theatre Green Book UK announces ambitious future plans

    We are delighted to share plans for the Theatre Green Book UK, the grassroots initiative that sets common standards for sustainable theatre.

    Theatre Green Book UK announces ambitious future plans
  • Exterior of Shaftesbury Theatre with Mrs Doubtfire artwork
    Mrs Doubtfire Prize Draw

    Enter the prize draw for a chance to win two tickets and a signed programme for the hit musical Mrs Doubtfire.

    Mrs Doubtfire Prize Draw
  • People in protective clothing inspecting the auditorium of a derelict historic theatre
    Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities Grant Programme reopens

    We have opened the second round of our grant programme to support Theatres at Risk, generously supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Swire Charitable Trust and the Pilgrim Trust.

    Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities Grant Programme reopens
  • Montage of performers, audience and community activities
    Festive fundraiser

    Helping us continue our work with theatres by making a donation to our campaign.

    Festive fundraiser
  • Dave Moutrey at Theatres Trust Conference.
    Congratulations to Chair Dave Moutrey on new Manchester Culture role

    Dave Moutrey will take up the role of Director of Culture at Manchester City Council.

    Congratulations to Chair Dave Moutrey on new Manchester Culture role
  • Warm Welcome Spaces
    Warm Welcome Spaces

    Theatres Trust is pleased to be a partner for the Warm Welcome Spaces campaign again and encourages theatres to sign up.

    Warm Welcome Spaces
  • Theatres Magazine TM Autumn 23 cover
    Autumn 23 edition of Theatres Magazine published

    Friends, Patrons and Corporate Supporters have been sent a digital copy of Theatres Magazine.

    Autumn 23 edition of Theatres Magazine published
  • Performance of The Regulars at Hope Mill Theatre in front of a busy audience in the small theatre auditorium.
    Extra grant funding from The Linbury Trust

    We are delighted that The Linbury Trust has increased its support of our UK Small Grants Programme for the next three rounds of the programme.

    Extra grant funding from The Linbury Trust
  • People sat in small groups at an awayday
    Three Trustees reappointed

    We are delighted that Annie Hampson, Jane Spiers and Katie Town have been reappointed to our Board.

    Three Trustees reappointed
  • Rupert Rhymes
    Obituary: Rupert Rhymes

    Theatres Trust is sad to note the passing of our former Chair and Honorary Life Friend. Theatre historian Mark Fox pays tribute.

    Obituary: Rupert Rhymes
  • West End production of Hair with a busy audience
    Blog: Theatres Fit for the Future

    Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan sets out the thinking behind our refreshed vision and key priorities for the next three years.

    Blog: Theatres Fit for the Future
  • Annual Report 2023 cover
    Annual Report 2023

    We've published our review of the year until the end of March 2023, which provides financial information and looks at our achievements.

    Annual Report 2023