News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Clarification on restrictions for amateur performing arts groupsClarification on restrictions for amateur performing arts groupsDCMS has confirmed that non-professional groups can still meet in Covid-19 Secure venues so long as groups of no more than six are adhered to.
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Theatres Trust responds to new restrictionsTheatres Trust responds to new restrictionsPrime Minister Boris Johnson announces a tightening up of restrictions including a 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants.
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Mayflower Theatre Trust rescues NST City theatreMayflower Theatre Trust rescues NST City theatreSouthampton City Council approved the bid to take over the Studio 144 building.
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See it Safely toolkitSee it Safely toolkitSOLT and UK Theatre have launched a toolkit to support theatres as they reopen.
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Theatres Trust Annual Report 2020 publishedTheatres Trust Annual Report 2020 publishedWe've just published our review of the year up until the end of March 2020, which provides financial information and looks at our achievements.
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Seven Inclusive Principles for Arts & Cultural OrganisationsSeven Inclusive Principles for Arts & Cultural OrganisationsTheatres Trust is pleased to endorse a new guide that aims to ensure inclusivity is at the heart of the UK's cultural recovery.
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Theatres continue to play a vital community role during coronavirusTheatres continue to play a vital community role during coronavirusAlthough theatre buildings are closed and there are no public performances for the foreseeable future, theatres continue to play a pivotal role in their communities in these difficult times.
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#SaveOurTheatres Crowdfunder campaign#SaveOurTheatres Crowdfunder campaignTheatres Trust has partnered with leading fundraising platform Crowdfunder to launch #SaveOurTheatres to raise money to help theatres survive the Covid-19 crisis.
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Theatres Trust calls for clarity on reopening dateTheatres Trust calls for clarity on reopening dateOur response to comments by the Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden and discussion at the DCMS Committee about the way forward for the performing arts.
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Exploring theatres this SeptemberExploring theatres this SeptemberThroughout September theatres around the country are celebrating their buildings in a series of architecture and heritage festivals.
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Scottish Government emergency funding for cultureScottish Government emergency funding for cultureCreative Scotland has announced details of how a £59m funding package will be distributed, including £15m fund open to commercial theatres.
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Theatres gradually start to reopenTheatres gradually start to reopenSome distancing restrictions have been lifted and theatres can stage outdoor performances and open up their indoor spaces for food, films and live performance with social-distancing measures in place.