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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    Six theatres awarded funding to improve environmental sustainability

    More than £100,000 has been awarded to six theatres through our Theatre Improvement Scheme, in association with the Wolfson Foundation, to improve the sustainability of their buildings.

    Six theatres awarded funding to improve environmental sustainability
  • Photo by Markus Spiske temporausch.com from Pexels
    Theatres Trust commits to environmental sustainability

    We are making five commitments to reshape our work and help influence and improve the sector’s sustainability.

    Theatres Trust commits to environmental sustainability
  • 202004 CivicTrustAwards ROH OpenUp Hufton and Crow
    Theatres recognised in Civic Trust Awards 2020

    We are delighted to see a number of theatre and performance venues recognised in the 2020 Civic Trust Awards.

    Theatres recognised in Civic Trust Awards 2020
  • The opulent foyer of Streatham Hill Theatre.
    Mayor of London backs Streatham Hill Theatre appeal

    Plans to save the Theatres at Risk received a major boost as Mayor of London announces his support for the crowdfunding campaign.

    Mayor of London backs Streatham Hill Theatre appeal
  • Joseph Rowntree presentation
    Joseph Rowntree Theatre receives J&C Joel Setting the Stage Fund award

    York theatre receives £10,000 worth of products from the international stage equipment company as part of partnership with Theatres Trust.

    Joseph Rowntree Theatre receives J&C Joel Setting the Stage Fund award
  • Streatham Hill Theatre auditorium, front on pros
    Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre crowdfund for viability study

    A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to explore the best way to bring Streatham Hill Theatre, a Theatre at Risk, back to life.

    Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre crowdfund for viability study
  • Knight of Illumination 2020 logo
    Knight of Illumination Awards 2020 (CANCELLED)

    We are pleased to support the Knight of Illumination Awards 2020, showcasing entertainment lighting and video design work in the UK.

    Knight of Illumination Awards 2020 (CANCELLED)
  • Roundhouse
    Exclusive tour of The Roundhouse

    As part of our Theatre Photograph of the Year competition, we have arranged a tour of Camden venue for Instagrammers.

    Exclusive tour of The Roundhouse
  • Dirty Picnic at Bristol Improv Theatre
    Opportunity for Bristol Instagrammers

    Attend and photograph a show at Bristol Improv Theatre to promote Theatre Photograph of the Year competition.

    Opportunity for Bristol Instagrammers
  • The front cover of Theatres Trust Winter 20 Theatres Magazine. The image is Morecambe Winter Gardens by Historic England Alan Bull.
    Winter 2020 Theatres Magazine

    The winter edition of Theatres Magazine for supporters was published to coincide with the launch of our Theatres at Risk Register 2020.

    Winter 2020 Theatres Magazine
  • Alexandra Birmingham
    Insta-meet at The Alexandra in Birmingham

    As part of the Theatre Photograph of the Year competition we've organised an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the theatre on 29 February.

    Insta-meet at The Alexandra in Birmingham
  • Volunteers at Morecambe Winter Gardens
    Update on Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme

    The pilot of the Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme provided support to six theatres in 2019. Here we round-up the progress that has been made with those projects.

    Update on Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme