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.

  • SOLT UK Theatre Inspiring Future Theatre
    #InspiringFutureTheatre by the Theatres Trust

    In support of the UK Theatre and SOLT initiative Inspiring the Future of Theatre, some of our staff discuss why they work in theatre, and why they love working to protect theatres across the UK.

    #InspiringFutureTheatre by the Theatres Trust
  • Auditorium of Streatham Hill Theatre in bingo use.
    Theatre at Risk Streatham Hill Theatre listed as an ACV

    Lambeth Council have listed Theatre at Risk Streatham Hill Theatre as an Asset of Community Value, offering the theatre additional protection from development. This is great news for the campaign group working to repopen the historic venue.

    Theatre at Risk Streatham Hill Theatre listed as an ACV
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    Improving Accessibility scheme supported by Arts Disability Champion

    We're delighted that Andrew Miller, UK disability champion for the arts and culture sector has supported our Improving Accessibility funding route, year one of our Theatre Improvement Scheme, for driving the access agenda beyond reasonable adjustment.

    Improving Accessibility scheme supported by Arts Disability Champion
  • SOLT UK Theatre Inspiring Future Theatre
    Join the industry in inspiring future theatre

    Join us and support SOLT and UK Theatre's industry initiative, Inspiring the Future of Theatre, to help showcase the huge range of careers available in theatre, and encourage children and young people to consider jobs they might not have known existed.

    Join the industry in inspiring future theatre
  • Alexandra Burke
    Alexandra Burke, Theatres Trust Ambassador, on her favourite theatre

    Watch an interview with Alexandra Burke, Theatres Trust Ambassador, discussing her favourite theatre and why. As a Theatres Trust Ambassador Alexandra will work with us to ensure the UK’s theatres are protected and secured for future generations.

    Alexandra Burke, Theatres Trust Ambassador, on her favourite theatre
  • Michael Ball
    Michael Ball, Theatres Trust Ambassador, on the role of theatres

    Watch an interview with Theatres Trust Ambassador Michael Ball discussing the role of theatres and the value of live performance. Michael will work with us to ensure the UK’s theatres are protected and secured for future generations.

    Michael Ball, Theatres Trust Ambassador, on the role of theatres
  • Shaftesbiry Theatre London
    Theatres Trust pleased RIBA National celebrates venues for performance

    Theatres Trust is delighted to see that four theatres and one concert hall have been awarded RIBA National Awards.

    Theatres Trust pleased RIBA National celebrates venues for performance
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    Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive is open for bookings

    Early Bird booking is now open for Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive - new money and new models for theatre buildings in October at Lyric Hammersmith, speakers include Michael Ellis MP and Cameron Mackintosh.

    Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive is open for bookings
  • Lead image for the Association of Lighting Designers Save Stage Lighting campaign, 2018
    Theatres Trust supports industry campaign to #SaveStageLighting

    We support the Association of Lighting Designers (ALD) Save Stage Lighting campaign to keep stage lighting exempt from proposed EU legislation changes, in order to protect the future of venues and theatres in the UK and across Europe.

    Theatres Trust supports industry campaign to #SaveStageLighting
  • The Playground Theatre in London received £4,715 from the London Small Theatres Grants Scheme towardswidening fire escapes, in this, their first permanent space.
    London Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards 5 more theatres funding

    We are pleased to announce we have awarded £24,870 in grants from the London Theatres Small Grants Scheme to five theatres in need of immediate repairs, addressing accessibility issues and improving conditions for staff, performers and audiences.

    London Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards 5 more theatres funding
  • Theatres Magazine Winter Spring 2018 front cover
    Theatres Magazine Winter / Spring 2018 published

    Theatres Trust Theatres Magazine for Friends and Corporate Supporters has been published, leading on Theatres at Risk stories, here's a peek at what's inside.

    Theatres Magazine Winter / Spring 2018 published
  • The King's Theatre Portsmouth is one of four theatres to receive grants from the final round of the Wolfson funded Urgent Repairs Scheme.
    Theatres Trust announces final four Urgent Repairs recipients

    We have awarded four theatres a total of £54,520 in the final funding round of the Urgent Repairs Scheme. This scheme, set up in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, helps theatres in need of immediate repair and maintenance.

    Theatres Trust announces final four Urgent Repairs recipients