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  • Headshot of John Earl
    In memory of John Earl

    With great sadness Theatres Trust shares the news of the death of former Director John Earl.

    In memory of John Earl
  • Headshots of new Trustees
    New board members appointed

    We are delighted to announce that have Vicky Browning, Anna Collins, Liam Evans-Ford, Tracy Ann Oberman, Saratha Rajeswaran and Michèle Taylor joined our board of trustees.

    New board members appointed
  • Jon Morgan speaking at a conference
    Jon Morgan to step down in December

    Theatres Trust Director has announced he will leave at the end of 2024.

    Jon Morgan to step down in December
  • Boardroom Apprentice with Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan and Trustee Truda Spruyt
    Theatres Trust welcomes Boardroom Apprentice Dave Lamb

    We are delighted that Dave Lamb is joining us through the scheme that widens the diversity on boards.

    Theatres Trust welcomes Boardroom Apprentice Dave Lamb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Exterior of Minerva Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre
    Theatre Green Book UK announces ambitious future plans

    We are delighted to share plans for the Theatre Green Book UK, the grassroots initiative that sets common standards for sustainable theatre.

    Theatre Green Book UK announces ambitious future plans
  • Montage of performers, audience and community activities
    Festive fundraiser

    Helping us continue our work with theatres by making a donation to our campaign.

    Festive fundraiser
  • Dave Moutrey at Theatres Trust Conference.
    Congratulations to Chair Dave Moutrey on new Manchester Culture role

    Dave Moutrey will take up the role of Director of Culture at Manchester City Council.

    Congratulations to Chair Dave Moutrey on new Manchester Culture role
  • Theatres Magazine TM Autumn 23 cover
    Autumn 23 edition of Theatres Magazine published

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

    Autumn 23 edition of Theatres Magazine published
  • People sat in small groups at an awayday
    Three Trustees reappointed

    We are delighted that Annie Hampson, Jane Spiers and Katie Town have been reappointed to our Board.

    Three Trustees reappointed
  • Rupert Rhymes
    Obituary: Rupert Rhymes

    Theatres Trust is sad to note the passing of our former Chair and Honorary Life Friend. Theatre historian Mark Fox pays tribute.

    Obituary: Rupert Rhymes