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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    Former Carlton Theatre given Grade II listing

    Theatres Trust welcomes the decision to grant Grade II listed status to the former Carlton Theatre, more recently known as the Empire Cinema.

    Former Carlton Theatre given Grade II listing
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    More than £550m needed over the next five years for capital projects

    Theatres Trust, in conjunction with UK Theatre and SOLT, carried out research to look at the scale of capital investment needed.

    More than £550m needed over the next five years for capital projects
  • Annual Report 2018 cover
    Theatres Trust Annual Report 2018 published

    We've just published our review of the year until the end of March 2018, which provides a financial review of the year and looks at our achievements and performance.

    Theatres Trust Annual Report 2018 published
  • Trustees and Ambassadorse at Patron Scheme launch
    New Patron Scheme launched at The London Palladium event

    We launched our new Patron Scheme at a fundraising event attended by theatre lovers and Theatres Trust Ambassadors and Trustees

    New Patron Scheme launched at The London Palladium event
  • Andrew Lloyd Webber
    Andrew Lloyd Webber adds his support to Theatres Trust

    On the launch of our new Patron Scheme, we are delighted to announce that composer and producer Andrew Lloyd Webber has become a Theatres Trust Ambassador.

    Andrew Lloyd Webber adds his support to Theatres Trust
  • Autumn TM 2018
    Theatres Magazine Autumn 2018 published

    Theatres Trust Autumn TM for Friends and Corporate Supporters has been published, providing insight into four conference 18 case studies, and also our future ambitins, ere's a peek at what's inside.

    Theatres Magazine Autumn 2018 published
  • Technical Standards ABTT
    Theatres Trust supports Technical Standards

    We are pleased to support to the new edition of Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment, informally known as the ‘yellow book’.

    Theatres Trust supports Technical Standards
  • James Wheelwright with Jon Morgan
    J&C Joel Setting the Stage Fund

    Theatres Trust and J&C Joel partner on new in-kind award.

    J&C Joel Setting the Stage Fund
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    Theatre Royal Drury Lane seats on offer to a good home

    As part of a major refurbishment Theatre Royal Drury Lane will be replacing its seating. They are offering existing seating to a good home from January 2019.

    Theatre Royal Drury Lane seats on offer to a good home
  • A historic photo of Theatre Royal Plymouth, which was Grade II listed on 20 August 2018.
    Theatre Royal Plymouth listed at Grade II

    On 20 August Historic England listed Theatre Royal Plymouth at Grade II because of its architectural and historic significance.

    Theatre Royal Plymouth listed at Grade II
  • Alnwick Playhouse
    UK Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards five further theatres funding

    We pleased to announce that we are awarding £22,500 to five theatres across the UK from the Theatres Protection Fund.

    UK Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards five further theatres funding
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    Theatres Trust responds to the Civil Society Strategy

    Read our response to the UK Government's vision for better connected communities and its possible implications for theatres.

    Theatres Trust responds to the Civil Society Strategy