News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Theatres permitted to open in Northern IrelandTheatres permitted to open in Northern IrelandTheatres Trust welcomes news that theatres can reopen in Northern Ireland from today but calls for alignment across the four nations.
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Dudley university scheme receives fundingDudley university scheme receives fundingTheatres Trust responds to the news that means plans to demolish Theatre at Risk Dudley Hippodrome will go ahead.
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Step 4 guidance for theatres in EnglandStep 4 guidance for theatres in EnglandWe've summarised the key points in the guidance issued by the government.
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Full audiences could return in Wales from 7 AugustFull audiences could return in Wales from 7 AugustFirst Minister Mark Drakeford has announced details of plans to lift lockdown restrictions in Wales.
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Scotland eases restrictions from 19 JulyScotland eases restrictions from 19 JulyLarger theatre audiences to be allowed from 19 July but some restrictions remain in place.
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Theatres in England can reopen fully from 19 JulyTheatres in England can reopen fully from 19 JulyThe government has confirmed that Step 4 of the reopening roadmap will be on 19 July.
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Prime Minister announces lifting of restrictions for theatresPrime Minister announces lifting of restrictions for theatresTheatres Trust welcomes news that capacity caps and social distancing rules will be removed at Step 4 in England
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Ministerial Statement on reopening scheduleMinisterial Statement on reopening scheduleSecretary of State for Health and Social Care's statement confirms Step 4 of the reopening roadmap in England will be on 19 July at the earliest.
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Third round of Culture Recovery Fund announcedThird round of Culture Recovery Fund announcedTheatres Trust welcomes the announcement of the third round of the government's Covid-19 grants funding.
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New owner and operator for Theatr ArdudwyNew owner and operator for Theatr ArdudwyTheatres Trust welcomes the news that the sale of the Theatre at Risk has completed and that the theatre is to be reopened.
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Summer 2021 Theatres MagazineSummer 2021 Theatres MagazineThe latest edition of Theatres Magazine for supporters has been published.
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Four week delay to Step 4 of reopening roadmapFour week delay to Step 4 of reopening roadmapTheatres Trust responds to the news that the date permitting theatres reopening at full capacity in England has been pushed back.