News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Cabinet votes for Prince of Wales Theatre to be retainedCabinet votes for Prince of Wales Theatre to be retainedTheatres Trust welcomes the decision by Cannock Chase Council's Cabinet, following our advice, to save the Theatre at Risk.
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Opportunity: Services and Programmes CoordinatorOpportunity: Services and Programmes CoordinatorWe are looking to recruit a new fixed-term role to support us through a period of organisational transition.
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Business rates reliefBusiness rates reliefTheatres Trust, along with partners SOLT / UK Theatre, has written to the Chancellor and Secretary of State for Culture, to make the case for extending the business rates relief to include theatres.
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Summer 2026 Theatres MagazineSummer 2026 Theatres MagazineThe Summer 2026 issue of Theatres Magazine is out now.
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Planning application approved at Theatre Royal MargatePlanning application approved at Theatre Royal MargateEssential steps towards reopening the Theatre at Risk given the go ahead, following Theatres Trust's support.
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Theatres at Risk Register 2026Theatres at Risk Register 2026We have just published our annual register of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition across the UK.
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In memory of Penelope KeithIn memory of Penelope KeithTheatres Trust is saddened by the news of the death of former Board Member actress Dame Penelope Keith.
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Deadline extended for Great British Theatres AwardsDeadline extended for Great British Theatres AwardsDue to numerous requests, we have extended the entry period until the end of June.
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House of Lords debate on national arts bankHouse of Lords debate on national arts bankTheatres Trust supports Lord John of Southwark’s call to establish a bank to offer favourable loans to theatres.
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Great British Theatres Awards Judging PanelGreat British Theatres Awards Judging PanelWe are proud to announce the fantastic panel, which brings together leading voices from architecture, theatre, sustainability and placemaking.
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Fifty@50 - marking our 50th anniversaryFifty@50 - marking our 50th anniversaryIn our anniversary year, we are highlighting 50 of the theatres we've helped over our half century of supporting the UK's theatre sector.
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Positive news for Theatre at Risk Doncaster GrandPositive news for Theatre at Risk Doncaster GrandProgramme of immediate works agreed by the Doncaster Grand Theatre Partnership Group.