News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Theatres in England permitted to reopen from 17 MayTheatres in England permitted to reopen from 17 MayTheatres Trust welcomes news that step 3 of the reopening roadmap will proceed, allowing theatres in England to reopen with some restrictions in place, but cautions that tough times are still ahead for the sector.
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Viable future for Streatham Hill TheatreViable future for Streatham Hill TheatreAn independent study, part funded by our Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme, confirms the theatre's potential for kickstarting high street revival and suggests a phased approach to refurbishment.
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Planning applications near theatresPlanning applications near theatresTheatre operators and owners are advised to look out for planning applications near their venues and let us know so we can comment formally.
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Small Grants Programme launched supported by The Linbury TrustSmall Grants Programme launched supported by The Linbury TrustWe are delighted to be able to offer grants of up to £5,000 through this new scheme to enable not-for-profit theatres across the UK to be viable and thrive in the future.
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Culture Recovery Fund second round recipients announcedCulture Recovery Fund second round recipients announcedTheatres Trust welcomes further support for theatres in England, which is vital as they have remained closed far longer than expected.
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Theatres at Risk Capacity Building ProgrammeTheatres at Risk Capacity Building ProgrammeThanks to funding from The Pilgrim Trust and Swire Charitable Trust, this scheme is open for a third year.
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World Theatre Day 2021World Theatre Day 2021On World Theatre Day, Theatres Trust reflects on the importance of theatres and how it has worked to protect them during the pandemic.
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Join our Board - Chair and Trustee opportunitiesJoin our Board - Chair and Trustee opportunitiesCould you help shape our work to champion the future of theatres in communities everywhere?
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Blog: Introducing the Theatre Green BookBlog: Introducing the Theatre Green BookTheatre Green Book Co-ordinator and Theatres Trust Trustee Paddy Dillon gives some background on the new project.
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Inaugural UK Civic Arts AwardsInaugural UK Civic Arts AwardsEden Court Highlands has been recognised by a new award celebrating the vital role arts organisations play in society.
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Theatres support vaccine effortTheatres support vaccine effortLockdown closed theatres continue to play a crucial role supporting their communities through the pandemic by opening their spaces as NHS vaccine centres.
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Theatre Reopening Fund awards final grants to 40 theatresTheatre Reopening Fund awards final grants to 40 theatresTheatres Trust is delighted to award a further £155,265 of grants to help theatres with costs of Covid-secure reopening.