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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.

  • View from the back of the stage out into the auditorium, as it undergoes refurbishment.
    Civic Trust Awards 2022

    Restoration of Theatre Royal Drury Lane recognised at the 2022 Civic Trust Awards, celebrating outstanding design in the built environment.

    Civic Trust Awards 2022
  • Dave Moutrey outside of HOME
    New Chair and Trustees appointed to Theatres Trust Board

    Theatres Trust is delighted to welcome Dave Moutrey, Director and Chief Executive of HOME and Director of Culture for Manchester City Council as our new Chair, along with four new board members.

    New Chair and Trustees appointed to Theatres Trust Board
  • Exterior of Spilsby Theatre
    Operator takes ownership of Spilsby Theatre

    Congratulations to Spilsby Sessions House Ltd on becoming the new owner of the Theatre at Risk it has been working to save.

    Operator takes ownership of Spilsby Theatre
  • Street scene outside of the Great Yarmouth Regent Theatre
    DCMS Arts and Culture Levelling Up announcement

    Theatres Trust welcomes plans to prioritise 109 areas previously overlooked for support and an additional £75m of funding.

    DCMS Arts and Culture Levelling Up announcement
  • Historic theatre auditorium of the Citizens Theatre, viewed from the stage showing seating in stalls and dress circle with ornate plasterwork.
    Small Grants Programme awards £58k+ grants as future funding confirmed

    We are delighted to support 13 more theatres through this scheme and to announce that The Linbury Trust will fund the programme for another three years.

    Small Grants Programme awards £58k+ grants as future funding confirmed
  • Dundee Repertory Theatre exterior
    Dundee Repertory Theatre awarded A-listed status

    Theatres Trust supported the application to have the theatre listed at the highest level in recognition of its special architectural significance.

    Dundee Repertory Theatre awarded A-listed status
  • Auditorium of the Regent Theatre in bingo use.
    10 theatres added to 2022 Theatres at Risk Register

    We’ve announced this year’s list of the theatres across the country that are in danger of being lost, which includes an unprecedented 10 new additions due to the impact of Covid.

    10 theatres added to 2022 Theatres at Risk Register
  • Empty high street
    Levelling Up White Paper

    Theatres Trust responds to the government announcement, which includes 'pride of place' as one of its missions.

    Levelling Up White Paper
  • Cover TM Magazine WINTER 2022 FINAL Page 01
    Winter 22 Theatres Magazine

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

    Winter 22 Theatres Magazine
  • Paddy Dillon receiving The Stage Award for Innovation on behalf of the Theatre Green Book Project
    Theatre Green Book wins The Stage Innovation Award

    Theatres Trust is delighted by the recognition for the project, which it spearheads alongside the ABTT and Buro Happold and is co-ordinated by former Trustee Paddy Dillon.

    Theatre Green Book wins The Stage Innovation Award
  • Katie Town speaking at Conference 2019
    Katie Town appointed Interim Chair

    Theatres Trust is delighted Katie Town has been appointed to the position until a permanent Chair is recruited.

    Katie Town appointed Interim Chair
  • Auditorium of historic theatre Darlington Hippodrome viewed from the balcony
    ALW Foundation Victorian Theatres Small Repairs Fund

    Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation launches a new grant scheme to support listed theatre buildings.

    ALW Foundation Victorian Theatres Small Repairs Fund