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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Hear from our Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking Gold Sponsors
Allies and Morrison and Haworth Tompkins are Gold Sponsors of Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking. Find out why they are supporters of the conference, and why theatres and placemaking is relevant.
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Help us stop the demolition of Scarborough Futurist
The Scarborough Futurist, on our Theatres at Risk register, is currently subject to an application for demolition. We have objected and urge you to as well.
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New Honorary Life Friend announced
We are delighted to announce Mike Sell as an Honorary Life Friend. Mike Sell is a theatre historian and has been involved with Theatres Trust for over 30 years.
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APAC Study Day 2017: Celebrating Anniversaries
The Association of Performing Arts Collections (APAC) is holding its annual Study Day on 13 September at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester. Find out more about making use of your archives to celebrate your organisation’s history.
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Arts centre plans for Bournemouth's threatened Regent Theatre
Bournemouth Civic Society has revealed plans to regenerate the threatened former Odeon/ Regent Theatre in Westover Road as an arts centre for Bournemouth.
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ABTT launch theatre toilets survey for venue operators
A nationwide survey on access to toilets in theatres has been launched by the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT). Theatres of all sizes from across the country are invited to fill out the survey.
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Francis Reid Collection donated to Theatres Trust Library & Archive
Lighting designer Francis Reid was well known to Theatres Trust as a Friend and a keen supporter of our work. In accordance with his wishes, his family have kindly donated some of his theatre materials to our collections.
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Theatres Trust responds to ACE NPO and Capital Funding announcement
On Tuesday 27 June Arts Council England's announcement brought good news for many theatre organisations across the UK. Theatres are critical for the cultural infrastructure of the nation and securing continued investment allows them to develop their work.
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Invitation to sponsor | Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking
As we announce the details for Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking, we invite organisation to sponsor our well-attended conference.
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Theatres Trust provides update on Burnley Empire Viability Study
The second phase of a Viability Study for the Burnley Empire theatre, a Theatre at Risk 2016, is well underway. The report from the study is due early summer.
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Theatres Trust responds to Blackpool Museum proposal for Pavilion
Theatres Trust raised concerns with planning and listed building applications 17/0164 and 17/0165 for part demolition at the Blackpool Winter Gardens to create a museum with a new public entrance from Adelaide Street.
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Theatres Trust comments on Alexandra Palace as construction begins
On 5 April Alexandra Park and Palace Trust revealed the main construction phase of its East Wing restoration is underway.