News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Business rates reliefBusiness rates reliefTheatres 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.
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Summer 2026 Theatres MagazineSummer 2026 Theatres MagazineThe Summer 2026 issue of Theatres Magazine is out now.
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Planning application approved at Theatre Royal MargatePlanning application approved at Theatre Royal MargateEssential steps towards reopening the Theatre at Risk given the go ahead, following Theatres Trust's support.
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Theatres at Risk Register 2026Theatres at Risk Register 2026We have just published our annual register of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition across the UK.
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In memory of Penelope KeithIn memory of Penelope KeithTheatres Trust is saddened by the news of the death of former Board Member actress Dame Penelope Keith.
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Deadline extended for Great British Theatres AwardsDeadline extended for Great British Theatres AwardsDue to numerous requests, we have extended the entry period until the end of June.
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House of Lords debate on national arts bankHouse of Lords debate on national arts bankTheatres Trust supports Lord John of Southwark’s call to establish a bank to offer favourable loans to theatres.
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Great British Theatres Awards Judging PanelGreat British Theatres Awards Judging PanelWe are proud to announce the fantastic panel, which brings together leading voices from architecture, theatre, sustainability and placemaking.
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Fifty@50 - marking our 50th anniversaryFifty@50 - marking our 50th anniversaryIn our anniversary year, we are highlighting 50 of the theatres we've helped over our half century of supporting the UK's theatre sector.
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Positive news for Theatre at Risk Doncaster GrandPositive news for Theatre at Risk Doncaster GrandProgramme of immediate works agreed by the Doncaster Grand Theatre Partnership Group.
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14 theatres awarded share of £95k for futureproofing projects14 theatres awarded share of £95k for futureproofing projectsWe are delighted to announce a further 14 theatres have received funding through the Small Grants Programme.
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Martyn's Law ConsultationMartyn's Law ConsultationSecurity Industry Authority is consulting on its role as the regulator of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act and hosting a number of websites.