News

Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.

  • Houses of Parliament
    Business rates relief

    Theatres 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.

    Business rates relief
  • Theatres Magazine Summer 2026
    Summer 2026 Theatres Magazine

    The Summer 2026 issue of Theatres Magazine is out now.  

    Summer 2026 Theatres Magazine
  • Exterior of Theatre Royal Margate
    Planning application approved at Theatre Royal Margate

    Essential steps towards reopening the Theatre at Risk given the go ahead, following Theatres Trust's support.

    Planning application approved at Theatre Royal Margate
  • Full audience in Leith Theatre
    Theatres at Risk Register 2026

    We have just published our annual register of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition across the UK.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2026
  • Headshot of actress Penelope Keith
    In memory of Penelope Keith

    Theatres Trust is saddened by the news of the death of former Board Member actress Dame Penelope Keith.

    In memory of Penelope Keith
  • Great British Theatres Awards
    Deadline extended for Great British Theatres Awards

    Due to numerous requests, we have extended the entry period until the end of June.

    Deadline extended for Great British Theatres Awards
  • Street scene of the Backstage at Old Vic.
    House of Lords debate on national arts bank

    Theatres Trust supports Lord John of Southwark’s call to establish a bank to offer favourable loans to theatres.

    House of Lords debate on national arts bank
  • Montage of judges for awards
    Great British Theatres Awards Judging Panel

    We are proud to announce the fantastic panel, which brings together leading voices from architecture, theatre, sustainability and placemaking.

    Great British Theatres Awards Judging Panel
  • Fifty@50
    Fifty@50 - marking our 50th anniversary

    In our anniversary year, we are highlighting 50 of the theatres we've helped over our half century of supporting the UK's theatre sector.

    Fifty@50 - marking our 50th anniversary
  • Close up of the facade of Doncaster Grand signage.
    Positive news for Theatre at Risk Doncaster Grand

    Programme of immediate works agreed by the Doncaster Grand Theatre Partnership Group.

    Positive news for Theatre at Risk Doncaster Grand
  • The Flavel Centre, Dartmouth
    14 theatres awarded share of £95k for futureproofing projects

    We are delighted to announce a further 14 theatres have received funding through the Small Grants Programme.

    14 theatres awarded share of £95k for futureproofing projects
  • Security Industry Authority logo
    Martyn's Law Consultation

    Security Industry Authority is consulting on its role as the regulator of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act and hosting a number of websites.

    Martyn's Law Consultation