News

Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK, including theatres which are currently on our Theatres at Risk register.

  • Stay Safe
    Clarification for professional theatres on lockdown in England

    Theatres Trust is pleased that training, rehearsal, pre-production and streamed performances behind closed doors can go ahead during the November lockdown.

    Clarification for professional theatres on lockdown in England
  • Street sign with the word Lockdown on.
    National lockdown in England

    Theatres Trust has responded to the news of the anticipated national lockdown in England.

    National lockdown in England
  • Cast Doncaster
    Planning for the Future

    Theatres Trust responds to the government's paper, which proposes radical reform of the English planning system.

    Planning for the Future
  • Barn Seaford
    More than £81k awarded to help theatres on the road to reopening

    Theatres Trust is delighted to announce the first 20 theatres supported through our Theatre Reopening Fund.

    More than £81k awarded to help theatres on the road to reopening
  • A view across the dilapidated-looking auditorium of Theatre Royal Hyde.
    Changes at Theatre Royal Hyde approved

    Theatres Trust is disappointed that listed building consent has been granted for works to the theatre, which is on our Theatres at Risk list.

    Changes at Theatre Royal Hyde approved
  • Leeds Playhouse
    16 theatres awarded grants of over £1m

    Arts Council England announces details of the recipients of Culture Recovery Fund grants of between £1m and £3m.

    16 theatres awarded grants of over £1m
  • Winter Economy
    Chancellor increases financial support

    Theatres Trust welcomes changes to the Job Support Scheme and grants for businesses in high alert level areas.

    Chancellor increases financial support
  • Wales Millennium Centre
    Wales Cultural Recovery Fund recipients

    Theatres Trust responds to Arts Council of Wales’ announcement of the organisations receiving support.

    Wales Cultural Recovery Fund recipients
  • Autumn 2020 Theatres Magazine front cover
    Autumn 2020 Theatres Magazine

    The latest edition of Theatres Magazine for supporters has been published.

    Autumn 2020 Theatres Magazine
  • Stay Safe
    Changes to regulations for theatres

    Following the Prime Minister's announcement of local alert level tiering, DCMS has alerted us to two changes that have been made in the regulations and guidance for the performing arts.

    Changes to regulations for theatres
  • Save Our Theatres on Crowdfunder
    #SaveOurTheatres campaign reaches £1million

    We are delighted our campaign with Crowdfunder has raised over £1million, with donations from more than 15,700 supporters.

    #SaveOurTheatres campaign reaches £1million
  • Houses of Parliament
    Secretary of State at DCMS Committee

    Theatres Trust responds to Oliver Dowden's appearance before the committee, which covered the Culture Recovery Fund and possible reopening timescales.

    Secretary of State at DCMS Committee