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.

  • Attendees at Theatres Trust Conference in the auditorium of the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith
    Blog: Making Theatre Sustainable

    The theatre sector must play its part in protecting the planet, but what does environmentally responsible mean for the way we build, run and operate our theatres? Jon Morgan, Director, introduces the themes being discussed at Conference 21.

    Blog: Making Theatre Sustainable
  • Dudley Hippodrome in 1995 in bingo use.
    ‘Call-in’ requested for Dudley Hippodrome planning application

    Theatres Trust has requested that planning application for the Theatre at Risk is taken over by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

    ‘Call-in’ requested for Dudley Hippodrome planning application
  • Front cover of Autumn 21 TM
    Autumn 2021 Theatres Magazine

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

    Autumn 2021 Theatres Magazine
  • Derby Hippodrome in 2002 when it was used for bingo.
    Future for Theatre at Risk Derby Hippodrome as a music venue

    The operational viability study, commissioned through our Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme, has identified that the theatre building could be used as a music venue.

    Future for Theatre at Risk Derby Hippodrome as a music venue
  • Reading Hexagon auditorium
    Reading Hexagon listing application rejected

    Theatres Trust is disappointed by the decision to not award listed status to the rare multi-purpose hall.

    Reading Hexagon listing application rejected
  • Cover of Theatres Trust Annual Report 2021
    Theatres Trust Annual Report 21

    We’ve just published our review of the year up until the end of March 2021, which provides financial information and looks at our achievements.

    Theatres Trust Annual Report 21
  • Equity
    Bursary places at Conference 21 for small theatres

    Thanks to the generous support of Equity, we are able to offer a limited number of free places at our upcoming conference Making Theatre Sustainable.

    Bursary places at Conference 21 for small theatres
  • Theatres Trust Conference 21: Making Theatres Sustainable.
4 November, Lyric Theatre Hammersmith
    Conference 21 speakers and programme announced

    Leading names in theatre, design and architecture head line-up at our conference Making Theatre Sustainable at Lyric Hammersmith on 4 November.

    Conference 21 speakers and programme announced
  • Conference 19 bursary attendees and sponsors
    Bursary places for Conference 21

    Thanks to the generous support of Avison Young and HQ Theatres, we are delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free places at our conference for freelancers, early career professionals and students.

    Bursary places for Conference 21
  • Alan Cumming biography Baggage
    Theatre Saved My Life competition

    Share your stories about the positive impact theatre has had on your life to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to see actor Alan Cumming discuss his life and autobiography.

    Theatre Saved My Life competition
  • Hulme Hippodrome side view
    Asset of Community Value boost for Hulme Hippodrome campaign

    Theatres Trust is pleased to hear the campaign group for Theatre at Risk Hulme Hippodrome has secured additional protection from development for the stunning Grade II listed music hall.

    Asset of Community Value boost for Hulme Hippodrome campaign
  • Tim Eyles speaking at Conference 19 reception, positioned between two branded banners
    Thanks to departing Chair Tim Eyles

    Theatres Trust staff and board would like to thank Tim Eyles as he steps down as Chair after more than six years of fantastic service to the Trust.

    Thanks to departing Chair Tim Eyles