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.

  • Door sign with the words 'Sorry we are closed but we are still awesome'
    Tier breakdown for England announced

    Many large towns and cities with theatres that were hoping to reopen will be impacted.

    Tier breakdown for England announced
  • Collection of hard hats in a variety of colours
    Spending Review

    Theatres Trust responds to announcement of £100bn for capital investment and £4bn Levelling Up fund, which could both include theatres.

    Spending Review
  • Coronavirus cells
    New three-tier system and vaccine news

    Theatres Trust responds to the Prime Minister's announcement and what it means for theatres.

    New three-tier system and vaccine news
  • Waterside Theatre auditorium
    Waterside Theatre in Holbury to be demolished

    Theatres Trust is extremely disappointed that New Forest District Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for the demolition of this unique theatre

    Waterside Theatre in Holbury to be demolished
  • Welsh Government
    Additional funding for Wales

    Welsh Government announces a further £10.7m for arts organisations and freelancers.

    Additional funding for Wales
  • House of Parliament at night
    Theatres Trust welcomes greater planning protection for theatres

    Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP has announced that regulations have been laid that will prevent theatres being demolished without planning permission.

    Theatres Trust welcomes greater planning protection for theatres
  • Wash hands theatre
    Furlough extended until the end of March 2020

    Theatres Trust welcomes the Chancellor's announcement as a lifeline for theatres.

    Furlough extended until the end of March 2020
  • The exterior of Intimate Theatre, with a car parking area in the foreground.
    Demolition of Intimate Theatre approved by Enfield Council

    Theatres Trust is disappointed that Enfield Council has approved plans for the demolition of the Intimate Theatre, currently on our Theatres at Risk list.

    Demolition of Intimate Theatre approved by Enfield Council
  • TT logo high res
    New board members appointed

    We are delighted to announce that Annie Hampson, Jane Spiers and Katie Town have joined our board of trustees.

    New board members appointed
  • Stay Safe
    Clarification for professional theatres on lockdown in England

    Theatres Trust is pleased that training, rehearsal, pre-production and streamed performances behind closed doors can go ahead during the November lockdown.

    Clarification for professional theatres on lockdown in England
  • Street sign with the word Lockdown on.
    National lockdown in England

    Theatres Trust has responded to the news of the anticipated national lockdown in England.

    National lockdown in England
  • Cast Doncaster
    Planning for the Future

    Theatres Trust responds to the government's paper, which proposes radical reform of the English planning system.

    Planning for the Future