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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    Prime Minister announces lifting of restrictions for theatres

    Theatres Trust welcomes news that capacity caps and social distancing rules will be removed at Step 4 in England

    Prime Minister announces lifting of restrictions for theatres
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    Ministerial Statement on reopening schedule

    Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's statement confirms Step 4 of the reopening roadmap in England will be on 19 July at the earliest.

    Ministerial Statement on reopening schedule
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    Third round of Culture Recovery Fund announced

    Theatres Trust welcomes the announcement of the third round of the government's Covid-19 grants funding.

    Third round of Culture Recovery Fund announced
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    New owner and operator for Theatr Ardudwy

    Theatres Trust welcomes the news that the sale of the Theatre at Risk has completed and that the theatre is to be reopened.

    New owner and operator for Theatr Ardudwy
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    Summer 2021 Theatres Magazine

    The latest edition of Theatres Magazine for supporters has been published.

    Summer 2021 Theatres Magazine
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    Four week delay to Step 4 of reopening roadmap

    Theatres Trust responds to the news that the date permitting theatres reopening at full capacity in England has been pushed back.

    Four week delay to Step 4 of reopening roadmap
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    Leading theatre companies across the UK adopt Theatre Green Book

    National Theatre, National Theatre of Scotland and National Theatre Wales commit to making their shows to the new standard for sustainability with other organisations planning to follow suit.

    Leading theatre companies across the UK adopt Theatre Green Book
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    Additional funding for Small Grants Programme

    Thanks to donations from Judy Craymer CBE and the Charles Michael Holloway Charitable Trust, we will be able to fund more projects through the Small Grants Programme, which is also supported by The Linbury Trust.

    Additional funding for Small Grants Programme
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    National Theatre commits to Theatre Green Book standard for shows

    We are delighted that all productions over the next 12 months at the National Theatre will be produced to Theatre Green Book Sustainable Productions baseline standard.

    National Theatre commits to Theatre Green Book standard for shows
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    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 3 recipients

    We are delighted to announce details of the four theatres that will receive a share of £45,500 worth of support.

    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 3 recipients
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    General Manager vacancy

    We are looking to recruit a General Manager to join the senior management team, supporting our work through effective organisational, operational, project and event management.

    General Manager vacancy
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    Theatres in England permitted to reopen from 17 May

    Theatres Trust welcomes news that step 3 of the reopening roadmap will proceed, allowing theatres in England to reopen with some restrictions in place, but cautions that tough times are still ahead for the sector.

    Theatres in England permitted to reopen from 17 May