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.
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UK Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards 5 further theatres funding
We are pleased to announce we have awarded £24,715 in grants from the UK Theatres Small Grants Scheme to five theatres for works to improve their buildings, from installing a get-in lift, and other accessibility improvements, to improved signage.
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Save the date for Conference 18
Our annual conferences brings the theatre industry together to discuss and debate issues that are relevant to those involved in the management and protection of theatres in the UK. Conference 18 is confirmed for Tuesday 16 October. Save the date.
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Theatres & Placemaking conference report published
We have published a report of case studies, insight and key themes discussed at Theatres Trust Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking.
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Waltham Forest Council to buy at risk Walthamstow EMD / Granada
It is fantastic that Waltham Forest Council have committed to purchasing the Walthamstow EMD / Granada and have pledged to restore and reopen this magnificent Grade II* listed building, currently on our Theatres at Risk Register.
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Theatres Trust welcomes approval of Ambassadors Theatre proposals
Last week Camden Council granted planning permission to transform the Grade II listed Ambassadors Theatre into a highly adaptable 425+-seat performance space, The Theatres Trust welcomes the news.
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Theatres Trust disappointed at termination of Dudley Hippodrome lease
It is bitterly disappointing that Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council’s cabinet has opted for the early termination of the five year lease granted to the volunteers trying to save theatre at risk Dudley Hippodrome.
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Theatres Magazine Winter / Spring 2018 published
Theatres Trust Theatres Magazine for Friends and Corporate Supporters has been published, leading on Theatres at Risk stories, here's a peek at what's inside.
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Theatres Trust announce final four Urgent Repairs recipients
We have awarded four theatres a total of £54,520 in the final funding round of the Urgent Repairs Scheme. This scheme, set up in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, helps theatres in need of immediate repair and maintenance.
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Wolfson renew support with new Theatre Improvement Scheme
Following the success of the Urgent Repairs Scheme pilot, the first collaboration between the Theatres Trust and the Wolfson Foundation, the partnership continues with the launch of the new Theatre Improvement Scheme.
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Theatres Trust welcomes DCMS blog on protecting our theatres
We welcome the DCMS blog post on the importance of protecting our theatres by Michael Ellis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism.
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Tim Eyles reappointed as Theatres Trust Chair
We are delighted to announce that Culture Secretary Matt Hancock has reappointed Tim Eyles as Chair of the Theatres Trust for a further three years until 31 January 2021.
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Creative Scotland announces 2018-2021 Regular Funding Portfolio
We have commented on Creative Scotland Regular Funding Portfolio 2018 - 2021, released today.