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.

  • 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
  • The exterior of the Contact Theatre in Manchester.
    AJ Architecture Awards shortlist

    Four theatre projects among finalists for this year’s Architects’ Journal Architecture Awards, which showcase stand-out built projects in the UK.

    AJ Architecture Awards shortlist
  • Bursary recipients and sponsors at a Theatres Trust conference.
    Conference 22 Bursary Scheme deadline extended

    In response to feedback, we've extended the deadline for freelancers and small theatres to 19 August.

    Conference 22 Bursary Scheme deadline extended
  • Theatres Trust Conference 22 Theatres fit for the future
    Conference 22 sessions and first speakers announced

    We are delighted to be able to announce further details about the programme and the first wave of speakers.

    Conference 22 sessions and first speakers announced
  • Book cover for Alan Rickman Diaries - Madly, Deeply
    Alan Rickman Diaries competition

    Thanks to publisher Canongate, we are running a competition to celebrate the publication of Alan Rickman’s diaries Madly Deeply.

    Alan Rickman Diaries competition
  • Climaate Awareness & Action Training
    Climate Awareness and Action training

    Community Leisure UK is running a series of workshops in conjunction with the Carbon Trust.

    Climate Awareness and Action training