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.

  • Salford Victoria stalls with seating removed.
    Viability study shows a way back for Salford Victoria

    We are delighted that the viability study funded through our Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme has determined a solution to securing the future of this beautiful theatre.

    Viability study shows a way back for Salford Victoria
  • Gary Kemp hosting Theatres at Risk launch 2020
    Theatres at Risk Register 2020 launch

    This year’s Theatres at Risk Register launch was a great success, raising the profile of the theatres under threat that with the right support could be real assets for their communities.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2020 launch
  • Theatres Trust Theatre Photograph of the Year
    Theatre Photograph of the Year exhibition at National Theatre

    We are delighted to announce that there will be an exhibition of shortlisted entries from the photo competition in the Lyttleton Lounge.

    Theatre Photograph of the Year exhibition at National Theatre
  • The shell of the auditorium of Bradford Odeon with a hole in the ceiling where the sunburned once was and a shaft of sunlight lighting up the interior.
    2020 Theatres at Risk Register unveiled

    The list highlights 30 theatres across the UK at risk of being lost that are examples of our rich theatre heritage and could be assets to their communities.

    2020 Theatres at Risk Register unveiled
  • Samira Ahmed at event
    Samira Ahmed joins Theatre Photograph of the Year judging panel

    We are delighted that Samira will join fellow Theatres Trust Ambassadors Matthew Bourne, Miranda Hart and Jude Law as a judge for our new photography competition.

    Samira Ahmed joins Theatre Photograph of the Year judging panel
  • Theatre Development Trust
    Accessible Theatres Scheme launched

    In association with the Theatre Development Trust, we are pleased to announce a new grant scheme to improve access in theatres.

    Accessible Theatres Scheme launched
  • Tysers
    Integro Entertainment & Sport rebrands as Tysers

    Corporate Supporter and Theatres at Risk launch event sponsor announces its new trading name.

    Integro Entertainment & Sport rebrands as Tysers
  • TT logo high res
    Join our board at Theatres Trust

    Deadline extended until 22 January 2020 for applications to become a trustee.

    Join our board at Theatres Trust
  • Camden Theatre
    Fire at Koko

    Theatres Trust was saddened to hear reports last night of the fire at Koko, formerly known as Camden Theatre.

    Fire at Koko
  • Dudley Hippodrome
    Theatres Trust responds to Dudley Hippodrome decision

    Dudley Council granted an extension to the Dudley Driverless Vehicle Consortium to develop a proposal which we understand will include the demolition of the Theatre at Risk.

    Theatres Trust responds to Dudley Hippodrome decision
  • Lyceum backstage tour
    Theatres Trust 2019 highlights

    2019 has been an extraordinary year for us so we thought we'd share some of the highlights.

    Theatres Trust 2019 highlights
  • Theatres Trust Theatre Photograph of the Year
    Theatres - get involved in our photography competition

    We've recently launched the Theatre Photograph of the Year competition to celebrate the UK's amazing theatre buildings.

    Theatres - get involved in our photography competition