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SOLT and UK Theatre have launched a toolkit to support theatres as they reopen.

Theatres Trust is pleased to endorse a new guide that aims to ensure inclusivity is at the heart of the UK's cultural recovery.

Although theatre buildings are closed and there are no public performances for the foreseeable future, theatres continue to play a pivotal role in their communities in these difficult times.

Theatres Trust has partnered with leading fundraising platform Crowdfunder to launch #SaveOurTheatres to raise money to help theatres survive the Covid-19 crisis.

Our response to comments by the Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden and discussion at the DCMS Committee about the way forward for the performing arts.

Creative Scotland has announced details of how a £59m funding package will be distributed, including £15m fund open to commercial theatres.

With no public performances in theatre buildings, theatres continue to creatively engage and entertain their audiences.

Arts Council of Wales opens Covid-19 emergency fund, consisting of £25.5m revenue grants and £2m capital grants.

The announcement of funding to get capital projects stalled by Covid-19 moving again is extremely welcome.

Theatres Trust welcomes the news that indoor shows can go ahead from 15 August in England but cautions that this will not help most of the sector.

Following a rise in Covid-19 infection rates in parts of the UK, the Prime Minister has announced that indoor performances will not resume on 1 August.

With broad eligibility criteria, the majority of theatres in England will be able to apply for grants from the £500m scheme.