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.

  • Wales Millennium Centre
    Easing of restrictions in Wales

    Theatres Trust responds to the roadmap, which would see social distancing and capacity caps for theatres removed from 28 January.

    Easing of restrictions in Wales
  • Covid typewriter
    Update on Covid restrictions in Scotland

    Theatres Trust responds to news that capacity limits and social distancing remain in place for indoor events in Scotland.

    Update on Covid restrictions in Scotland
  • Auditorium of the Imperial Walsall
    Imperial Theatre Walsall awarded Grade II listing

    Theatres Trust is pleased that our application to have the early cine-variety theatre listed has been successful.

    Imperial Theatre Walsall awarded Grade II listing
  • Wall of the Welsh Parliament building with logo and words Senedd Cymru Welsh Parliament.
    Update on restrictions in Wales

    Theatres Trust responds to the announcement that Wales remain at Alert Level 2, which limits the capacity of theatres to 200.

    Update on restrictions in Wales
  • Handwritten 'Thank You' note next to purple flowers and a gift tied with string.
    Thanks for supporting our Festive Fundraiser

    Theatres Trust is hugely grateful to all the shows that did bucket collections on our behalf, and to everyone who donated to our online campaign.

    Thanks for supporting our Festive Fundraiser
  • Coronavirus cells
    Chancellor announces support for hospitality and leisure businesses

    Theatres Trust welcomes the additional support in England as theatres are impacted by rising Covid cases and falling ticket sales.

    Chancellor announces support for hospitality and leisure businesses
  • Drawing of a face mask
    New Covid rules in Wales from 26 December

    First Minister Mark Drakeford announces new measures including the reintroduction of 2m social distancing.

    New Covid rules in Wales from 26 December
  • Xmas Christmas image
    Theatres Trust holiday closure

    We will be closed between 24 December and 4 January as our team takes a well-earned break.

    Theatres Trust holiday closure
  • Covid19 keep distance
    Capacity limits for live events in Scotland

    Indoor seats events will be limited to 200 from 26 December as Scotland's First Minister announces new Covid rules.

    Capacity limits for live events in Scotland
  • Covid typewriter
    Response to latest Covid advice in Scotland and Wales

    Theatres Trust cautions that current situation will impact theatres.

    Response to latest Covid advice in Scotland and Wales
  • Auditorium of Dudley Hippodrome in use as a bingo hall
    Dudley Hippodrome decision will not be 'called in'

    Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed that the government will not intervene in the case of Dudley Hippodrome.

    Dudley Hippodrome decision will not be 'called in'
  • Scrabble tiles spelling Work from Home
    Plan B restrictions for England announced

    Theatres Trust cautions that the work from home guidance will have a knock-on effect on theatres at this critical time of year.

    Plan B restrictions for England announced