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.

  • Grant recipients Rich Mix posing with Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan and Small Grants Programme funders The Linbury Trust's Stuart Hobley and Charles Holloway.
    Small Grants Programme reopens for applications

    We’ve revised the application form and guidance to make applying for our grants easier.

    Small Grants Programme reopens for applications
  • Royal and Derngate
    Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

    Following the news of the closure of the Royal & Derngate due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete and the earlier closure of the Brunton, Theatres Trust has commented.

    Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
  • Corner site entrance to the New Theatre Royal in Lincoln at dusk.
    Explore performance spaces near you

    This September, theatres around the country are hosting events celebrating their architecture and history with Open House London, Heritage Open Days, and Scotland’s Doors Open Days.

    Explore performance spaces near you
  • Auditorium of Dudley Hippodrome in use as a bingo hall
    Demolition begins at Dudley Hippodrome

    Theatres Trust is hugely disappointed about the outcome for one of our Theatres at Risk.

    Demolition begins at Dudley Hippodrome
  • The cast of The show The Regulars on stage at Hope Mill Theatre for a standing ovation.
    Small Grants Programme helps futureproof 14 theatres

    We are pleased to award £64k through our Small Grants Programme in partnership with The Linbury Trust to 14 theatres across the UK.

    Small Grants Programme helps futureproof 14 theatres
  • Electricity pylons
    Update on Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) scheme

    We have received further clarification from the government about the eligibility criteria for the Energy and Trade Intensive Industries scheme (ETII), as part of the Energy Bills Discount Scheme.

    Update on Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) scheme
  • International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference 2023
    Theatres Trust annual conference and ITEAC 2023

    Update on our annual conference and hosting the reception at the International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference.

    Theatres Trust annual conference and ITEAC 2023
  • Front cover with two ladies celebrating on stage 
Theatres Magazine Summer 23
Theatres Trust
    Summer 23 Theatres Magazine

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

    Summer 23 Theatres Magazine
  • Creative Industries Vision report cover
    Creative industries sector vision

    Theatres Trust welcomes the breadth of the primary goals for the creative sector set out in the government’s vision.

    Creative industries sector vision
  • Entrance to Blackpool Grand
    Planning permission granted for holiday lets next to Blackpool Grand

    We are disappointed with Blackpool Council’s Planning Committee's decision to grant permission for holiday accommodation directly above the theatre's stage door.

    Planning permission granted for holiday lets next to Blackpool Grand
  • Close up of the facade of Doncaster Grand signage.
    Feasibility study outlines way forward for Doncaster Grand

    The latest report on the Theatre at Risk has found that the building could partly re-open over the next few years once repair works are completed.

    Feasibility study outlines way forward for Doncaster Grand
  • Electricity pylons
    Update on additional support for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries

    We attended a webinar with the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero to get some clarification about eligibility for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries.

    Update on additional support for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries