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.

  • Questors
    Clarification on restrictions for amateur performing arts groups

    DCMS has confirmed that non-professional groups can still meet in Covid-19 Secure venues so long as groups of no more than six are adhered to.

    Clarification on restrictions for amateur performing arts groups
  • Empty high street
    Theatres Trust responds to new restrictions

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a tightening up of restrictions including a 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants.

    Theatres Trust responds to new restrictions
  • Auditorium seating in the NST City theatre.
    Mayflower Theatre Trust rescues NST City theatre

    Southampton City Council approved the bid to take over the Studio 144 building.

    Mayflower Theatre Trust rescues NST City theatre
  • See It Safely logo
    See it Safely toolkit

    SOLT and UK Theatre have launched a toolkit to support theatres as they reopen.

    See it Safely toolkit
  • Annual Report 2020 cover
    Theatres Trust Annual Report 2020 published

    We've just published our review of the year up until the end of March 2020, which provides financial information and looks at our achievements.

    Theatres Trust Annual Report 2020 published
  • Everyone is welcome
    Seven Inclusive Principles for Arts & Cultural Organisations

    Theatres Trust is pleased to endorse a new guide that aims to ensure inclusivity is at the heart of the UK's cultural recovery.

    Seven Inclusive Principles for Arts & Cultural Organisations
  • Street sign with the word Lockdown on.
    Theatres continue to play a vital community role during coronavirus

    Although theatre buildings are closed and there are no public performances for the foreseeable future, theatres continue to play a pivotal role in their communities in these difficult times.

    Theatres continue to play a vital community role during coronavirus
  • Save Our Theatres on Crowdfunder
    #SaveOurTheatres Crowdfunder campaign

    Theatres Trust has partnered with leading fundraising platform Crowdfunder to launch #SaveOurTheatres to raise money to help theatres survive the Covid-19 crisis.

    #SaveOurTheatres Crowdfunder campaign
  • Full audience in theatre auditorium.
    Theatres Trust calls for clarity on reopening date

    Our response to comments by the Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden and discussion at the DCMS Committee about the way forward for the performing arts.

    Theatres Trust calls for clarity on reopening date
  • The red seats in the auditorium of the Brigend Theatre in Dumfries.
    Exploring theatres this September

    Throughout September theatres around the country are celebrating their buildings in a series of architecture and heritage festivals.

    Exploring theatres this September
  • Creative Scotland
    Scottish Government emergency funding for culture

    Creative Scotland has announced details of how a £59m funding package will be distributed, including £15m fund open to commercial theatres.

    Scottish Government emergency funding for culture
  • The Minack Theatre, Cornwall
    Theatres gradually start to reopen

    Some distancing restrictions have been lifted and theatres can stage outdoor performances and open up their indoor spaces for food, films and live performance with social-distancing measures in place.

    Theatres gradually start to reopen