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.

  • Annual Report 2022 cover
    Annual Report 2022

    We’ve just published our review of the year up until the end of March 2022.

    Annual Report 2022
  • UK Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme
    Energy Bill Relief Scheme

    Theatres Trust welcomes the government’s announcement of support for businesses and other non-domestic energy users.

    Energy Bill Relief Scheme
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    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    Theatres Trust statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
  • Houses of Parliament
    Theatres Trust responds to the government’s energy plans

    We welcome the news that the government has placed a cap on energy costs for businesses for six months. However, it is vital that support continues beyond this point.

    Theatres Trust responds to the government’s energy plans
  • Montage of Conference headlines speakers
    Inspiring headline speakers announced for Conference 22

    Top environmental activist and thinker Rob Hopkins and a panel of leading artistic directors head line-up at our conference.

    Inspiring headline speakers announced for Conference 22
  • Will you help keep theatres alive?
    Remember a Charity Week

    As part of the nationwide campaign to encourage people to leave a gift in their Will, Theatres Trust is offering a free Will writing service to supporters

    Remember a Charity Week
  • Headshot of Truda Spruyt
    Truda Spruyt reappointed to Theatres Trust Board

    Managing Director, Culture at Four Culture has been re-appointed as a Trustee for a further three-year period.

    Truda Spruyt reappointed to Theatres Trust Board
  • Previsualisation of the proposed barndoor brise soleil facade on The Annex extension of The Old Vic.
    The Old Vic needs your disused barndoors

    The theatre is looking for old barndoor lights which will be creatively repurposed and reused in its new annex extension.

    The Old Vic needs your disused barndoors
  • Ornate plasterwork ceiling of King's Theatre in Edinburgh
    Threat to future of King’s Theatre, Edinburgh

    Theatres Trust reacts to news that increased construction costs are jeopardising the A listed theatre.

    Threat to future of King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
  • Laptop screen with online meeting with multiple participants
    Job opportunity: Project Coordinator

    We are looking for a Project Coordinator (0.4 FTE for three years three months) to support the delivery of a new programme helping theatres in need.

    Job opportunity: Project Coordinator
  • People in protective clothing inspecting the auditorium of a derelict historic theatre
    Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities

    Thanks to the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Pilgrim Trust and Swire Charitable Trust, we are delighted to announce details of our new programme to help theatres in need.

    Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities
  • Audiences enjoying a show at the theatre.
    Explore performance spaces near you

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

    Explore performance spaces near you