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.

  • Andrew Lloyd Webber
    Andrew Lloyd Webber adds his support to Theatres Trust

    On the launch of our new Patron Scheme, we are delighted to announce that composer and producer Andrew Lloyd Webber has become a Theatres Trust Ambassador.

    Andrew Lloyd Webber adds his support to Theatres Trust
  • Autumn TM 2018
    Theatres Magazine Autumn 2018 published

    Theatres Trust Autumn TM for Friends and Corporate Supporters has been published, providing insight into four conference 18 case studies, and also our future ambitins, ere's a peek at what's inside.

    Theatres Magazine Autumn 2018 published
  • Technical Standards ABTT
    Theatres Trust supports Technical Standards

    We are pleased to support to the new edition of Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment, informally known as the ‘yellow book’.

    Theatres Trust supports Technical Standards
  • James Wheelwright with Jon Morgan
    J&C Joel Setting the Stage Fund

    Theatres Trust and J&C Joel partner on new in-kind award.

    J&C Joel Setting the Stage Fund
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    Theatre Royal Drury Lane seats on offer to a good home

    As part of a major refurbishment Theatre Royal Drury Lane will be replacing its seating. They are offering existing seating to a good home from January 2019.

    Theatre Royal Drury Lane seats on offer to a good home
  • A historic photo of Theatre Royal Plymouth, which was Grade II listed on 20 August 2018.
    Theatre Royal Plymouth listed at Grade II

    On 20 August Historic England listed Theatre Royal Plymouth at Grade II because of its architectural and historic significance.

    Theatre Royal Plymouth listed at Grade II
  • Alnwick Playhouse
    UK Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards five further theatres funding

    We pleased to announce that we are awarding £22,500 to five theatres across the UK from the Theatres Protection Fund.

    UK Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards five further theatres funding
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    Theatres Trust responds to the Civil Society Strategy

    Read our response to the UK Government's vision for better connected communities and its possible implications for theatres.

    Theatres Trust responds to the Civil Society Strategy
  • The front cover of Summer TM 2018, published by the Theatres Trust, and a membership benefit for Friends and Corporate Supporters.
    Theatres Magazine Summer 2018 published

    Theatres Trust Summer TM for Friends and Corporate Supporters has been published, leading on Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive stories, here's a peek at what's inside.

    Theatres Magazine Summer 2018 published
  • Factory perspective section (copyrgiht OMA)
    Theatres Trust welcomes the approval of The Factory, Manchester

    We welcome the approval of the new flexible space and are pleased that John McGrath, CEO and Artistic Director will be speaking at our annual conference.

    Theatres Trust welcomes the approval of The Factory, Manchester
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    Theatres Trust welcomes the revised National Planning Policy Framework

    Read our response to the revised NPPF including the adoption of Agent of Change as a development consideration.

    Theatres Trust welcomes the revised National Planning Policy Framework
  • Pavilion Theatre Blackpool Winter Gardens
    Blackpool Winter Gardens Pavilion secures Selladoor partnership

    We are delighted that the Pavilion Theatre at the Blackpool Winter Gardens, on our Theatres at Risk register, will be protected and revitalised thanks to a partnership with Selladoor and Blackpool Entertainment Company.

    Blackpool Winter Gardens Pavilion secures Selladoor partnership