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  • 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
  • Great British Theatres Awards Entries Now Open
    Entries now open for the Great British Theatres Awards

    We are delighted to announce that the inaugural Great British Theatres Awards are now open for nominations.

    Entries now open for the Great British Theatres Awards
  • Great British Theatres Awards
    Introducing the Great British Theatres Awards

    To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we have launched a new awards programme, dedicated to the theatre buildings and spaces where extraordinary performances come to life and communities gather to connect.

    Introducing the Great British Theatres Awards
  • Axel Burrough, a white man with white hair wearing a black jumper.
    In memory of Axel Burrough

    Theatres Trust is saddened to hear about the death of former Trustee, architect Axel Burrough.

    In memory of Axel Burrough
  • Aerial view of Selsey pavilion
    Review of Theatres Trust's statutory consultee status

    As announced in March, the Government has published its consultation on the role of statutory consultees in the planning system in England

    Review of Theatres Trust's statutory consultee status
  • Theatres Magazine Autumn 2025 cover with performers on stage at the end of a show in front of an audience.
    Theatres Magazine Autumn 2025

    Theatres Trust supporters and stakeholders have just been sent the latest edition of our magazine, which has a focus on inclusion.

    Theatres Magazine Autumn 2025
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    Website feedback wanted

    Tell us about your experience of using the website today.

    Website feedback wanted
  • Ted Bottle headshot
    In memory of Ted Bottle

    Theatres Trust was saddened to hear that Honorary Life Friend Ted Bottle died in July.

    In memory of Ted Bottle
  • Magazine cover for Theatres Magazine Summer 25 issue
    Summer 25 edition of Theatres Magazine published

    Theatres Trust supporters have been sent the latest issue of our digital magazine.

    Summer 25 edition of Theatres Magazine published
  • Josh at CMS Committee
    Culture Media and Sport Committee Inquiry on Protecting Built Heritage

    Our CEO Joshua McTaggart gave evidence to the committee where he called for greater protection for heritage buildings, including every local authority having a cultural protection strategy.

    Culture Media and Sport Committee Inquiry on Protecting Built Heritage
  • Houses of Parliament
    Spending Review 2025 - our view

    We look at what the Chancellor's announcement means for the theatre sector.

    Spending Review 2025 - our view