News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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National Planning Policy Framework - impact on theatres in EnglandNational Planning Policy Framework - impact on theatres in EnglandTheatres Trust is concerned by proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and urges theatres to respond to the government’s consultation.
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In memory of Axel BurroughIn memory of Axel BurroughTheatres Trust is saddened to hear about the death of former Trustee, architect Axel Burrough.
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2025 Year in Review2025 Year in ReviewLast 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.
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Theatre capital development webinarsTheatre capital development webinarsTo support theatres on their capital project journey, we are hosting a pair of webinars in March.
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Future of Clair Hall decidedFuture of Clair Hall decidedMid Sussex District Council rejects community asset transfer bid and proceeds with plans for facility.
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Latest news on Prince of Wales TheatreLatest news on Prince of Wales TheatreTheatres Trust responds to Cannock Chase Council voting against an update to the capital programme for local regeneration works.
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Good news for Salford Victoria Theatre TrustGood news for Salford Victoria Theatre TrustPositive progress has been made by the community group we are supporting to return Theatre at Risk Salford Victoria to community use.
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Government capital investment in the artsGovernment capital investment in the artsTheatres Trust welcomes the announcement of half a billion pounds for arts buildings in England over the course of the current parliament.
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Prince of Wales demolition plans proceed to next stagePrince of Wales demolition plans proceed to next stageTheatres Trust is incredibly disappointed by the outcome of the Economic Prosperity Scrutiny Committee meeting at Cannock Chase Council.
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Increase to cultural spending in ScotlandIncrease to cultural spending in ScotlandThe Scottish Government’s draft budget announcement reconfirms an additional £20m for culture in the next financial year.
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Arts Council England reviewArts Council England reviewTheatres Trust welcomes the recommendations of the independent review by Baroness Margaret Hodge.
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Environmental sustainability projects funded across the whole UKEnvironmental sustainability projects funded across the whole UKWe 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.