News

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

  • Theatreplan Logo 2026
    Spotlight on Corporate Partner: Theatreplan

    As part of our series highlighting the work of our Corporate Partners, Theatreplan shares details of its role in the recent capital project at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh.

    Spotlight on Corporate Partner: Theatreplan
  • Prince of Wales auditorium
    Cabinet votes for Prince of Wales Theatre to be retained

    Theatres Trust welcomes the decision by Cannock Chase Council's Cabinet, following our advice, to save the Theatre at Risk.

    Cabinet votes for Prince of Wales Theatre to be retained
  • We're hiring
    Opportunity: Services and Programmes Coordinator

    We are looking to recruit a new fixed-term role to support us through a period of organisational transition.

    Opportunity: Services and Programmes Coordinator
  • 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