News

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

  • Aerial view of Selsey pavilion
    National Planning Policy Framework - impact on theatres in England

    Theatres Trust is concerned by proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and urges theatres to respond to the government’s consultation.

    National Planning Policy Framework - impact on theatres in England
  • Axel Burrough, a white man with white hair wearing a black jumper.
    In memory of Axel Burrough

    Theatres Trust is saddened to hear about the death of former Trustee, architect Axel Burrough.

    In memory of Axel Burrough
  • 2025 Year in Review cover
    2025 Year in Review

    Last year, more than 300 theatres benefitted from our support, we welcomed the reopening of four theatres we’ve assisted, and we awarded grants totalling £420k to 62 projects.

    2025 Year in Review
  • People in hi-vis vests on a tour of the front of house of a theatre
    Theatre capital development webinars

    To support theatres on their capital project journey, we are hosting a pair of webinars in March.

    Theatre capital development webinars
  • The exterior of Clair Hall.
    Future of Clair Hall decided

    Mid Sussex District Council rejects community asset transfer bid and proceeds with plans for facility.

    Future of Clair Hall decided
  • Prince of Wales auditorium
    Latest news on Prince of Wales Theatre

    Theatres Trust responds to Cannock Chase Council voting against an update to the capital programme for local regeneration works.

    Latest news on Prince of Wales Theatre
  • Salford Victoria stalls with seating removed.
    Good news for Salford Victoria Theatre Trust

    Positive progress has been made by the community group we are supporting to return Theatre at Risk Salford Victoria to community use.

    Good news for Salford Victoria Theatre Trust
  • Exterior of The Lowry, a modern theatre building, on a sunny day
    Government capital investment in the arts

    Theatres Trust welcomes the announcement of half a billion pounds for arts buildings in England over the course of the current parliament.

    Government capital investment in the arts
  • Prince of Wales auditorium
    Prince of Wales demolition plans proceed to next stage

    Theatres Trust is incredibly disappointed by the outcome of the Economic Prosperity Scrutiny Committee meeting at Cannock Chase Council.

    Prince of Wales demolition plans proceed to next stage
  • Scottish flag
    Increase to cultural spending in Scotland

    The Scottish Government’s draft budget announcement reconfirms an additional £20m for culture in the next financial year.

    Increase to cultural spending in Scotland
  • Busy town square between Crucible and Lyceum theatres
    Arts Council England review

    Theatres Trust welcomes the recommendations of the independent review by Baroness Margaret Hodge.

    Arts Council England review
  • Full audience at small theatre Lowestoft Players
    Environmental sustainability projects funded across the whole UK

    We are delighted to announce that we’ve awarded nearly £170,000 from our Theatre Improvement Scheme, in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, to 11 theatres on their journey towards reducing their environmental impact.

    Environmental sustainability projects funded across the whole UK