News

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.

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    Job opportunity: Administrator

    We are looking for an Administrator to join our small busy team on a 12 month fixed-term contract.

    Job opportunity: Administrator
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    Spring Budget 2024

    Theatres Trust welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement that the Theatre Tax Relief will be made permanent.

    Spring Budget 2024
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    More grants for theatres to improve environmental sustainability

    Six theatres receive funding through the latest round of the Theatre Improvement Scheme, as the Wolfson Foundation confirms its support for another three years.

    More grants for theatres to improve environmental sustainability
  • Book cover for Play On by Alistair Fair
    Play On by Alistair Fair for £10 donation

    Theatres Trust Honorary Life Friend Alistair Fair has kindly donated copies of his 2019 book for us to offer supporters in return for a small donation.

    Play On by Alistair Fair for £10 donation
  • The exterior of the Fire Station Auditorium facing onto the public square on a sunny day.
    Performing arts venues shortlisted for RIBA 2024 awards

    RIBA has announced the shortlists for its regional awards, which include a number of cultural buildings.

    Performing arts venues shortlisted for RIBA 2024 awards
  • Gary Kemp at a Theatres Trust event
    Gary Kemp becomes Theatres Trust Ambassador

    We are delighted that former Trustee Gary Kemp will continue to support us as an Ambassador.

    Gary Kemp becomes Theatres Trust Ambassador
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    Opportunity: Conference Programmer

    We are seeking freelance creative consultant(s) to programme our 2024 Annual Conference.

    Opportunity: Conference Programmer
  • The front cover of the Theatres Magazine Winter 2024 edition, showing a spot lit band on stage in an darkened theatre taken across a full seated audience.
    Winter 24 edition of Theatres Magazine published

    Friends, Patrons and Corporate Supporters have been sent a digital copy of Theatres Magazine.

    Winter 24 edition of Theatres Magazine published
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    Theatres at Risk Register 2024 announced

    This year’s list of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition consists of 39 theatres with two new additions.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2024 announced
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    Cultural Infrastructure Maintenance Assessment

    We urge the theatre sector to take part in an important research survey being conducted on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport into repair and maintenance backlogs in cultural venues.

    Cultural Infrastructure Maintenance Assessment
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    Operator wanted for Theatre Royal Margate

    Thanet District Council is looking for a new operator for the Theatre Royal Margate, which is on our Theatres at Risk list.

    Operator wanted for Theatre Royal Margate
  • Group of people in hard hats and yellow safety jackets in a historic theatre auditorium with pink plaster ceiling that is being renovated.
    Blog: Reflections on 2023 and a look forward to 2024

    As 2023 draws to a close, Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan looks back over the key issues and achievements of the year and forward to priorities in 2024.

    Blog: Reflections on 2023 and a look forward to 2024