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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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Theatres Trust supports industry campaign to #SaveStageLightingTheatres Trust supports industry campaign to #SaveStageLightingWe support the Association of Lighting Designers (ALD) Save Stage Lighting campaign to keep stage lighting exempt from proposed EU legislation changes, in order to protect the future of venues and theatres in the UK and across Europe.
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London Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards 5 more theatres fundingLondon Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards 5 more theatres fundingWe are pleased to announce we have awarded £24,870 in grants from the London Theatres Small Grants Scheme to five theatres in need of immediate repairs, addressing accessibility issues and improving conditions for staff, performers and audiences.
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Theatres Magazine Winter / Spring 2018 publishedTheatres Magazine Winter / Spring 2018 publishedTheatres 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 announces final four Urgent Repairs recipientsTheatres Trust announces final four Urgent Repairs recipientsWe 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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Tim Eyles reappointed as Theatres Trust ChairTim Eyles reappointed as Theatres Trust ChairWe 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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New Theatres Trust archive catalogues available onlineNew Theatres Trust archive catalogues available onlineThanks to the efforts of our wonderful archive volunteers, two of our archive collections have been catalogued. Find out more about the collections and how to access them.
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Theatres at Risk Register on Good Morning BritainTheatres at Risk Register on Good Morning BritainTheatres Trust Trustee, Dara Ó Briain, appeared on Good Morning Britain this week to announce the launch of our 2018 Theatres at Risk Register.
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Trustee Dara Ó Briain talks to BBC Radio London about our workTrustee Dara Ó Briain talks to BBC Radio London about our workTheatres Trust Trustee Dara Ó Briain spoke to Robert Elms on BBC Radio London this week, highlighting the work we do with Theatres at Risk. Listen to find out more about some of the 35 theatres appearing on 2018's Theatres at Risk Register.
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Give the gift of Theatres Trust Friends membership this ChristmasGive the gift of Theatres Trust Friends membership this ChristmasTreat your friends, loved ones and colleagues to the perfect gift this year, the gift of Theatres Trust Friends membership. Our Friends are loyal, passionate supporters of theatres and have an important role to play in our work. Find out more.
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Scarborough Futurist call in refusedScarborough Futurist call in refused
It is with regret that the Secretary of State has decided not to call in the planning decision on the Futurist Theatre, thereby paving the way for the Council to progress demolition of the building.
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Theatres Trust statement on sale of Brighton HippodromeTheatres Trust statement on sale of Brighton HippodromeWe understand that Brighton Hippodrome has been sold to a new owner. The Hippodrome is the finest surviving example of a circus theatre in the country and is currently on the Trust's Theatres at Risk Register.
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Support our Christmas Appeal 2017Support our Christmas Appeal 2017We continually work to ensure that theatre development has a lasting impact. This year we hope to raise over £5,000 through our christmas appeal to help theatres become more sustainable for the future.