News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Waterside Theatre in Holbury to be demolished
Theatres Trust is extremely disappointed that New Forest District Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for the demolition of this unique theatre
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Additional funding for Wales
Welsh Government announces a further £10.7m for arts organisations and freelancers.
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Theatres Trust welcomes greater planning protection for theatres
Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP has announced that regulations have been laid that will prevent theatres being demolished without planning permission.
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Furlough extended until the end of March 2020
Theatres Trust welcomes the Chancellor's announcement as a lifeline for theatres.
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Demolition of Intimate Theatre approved by Enfield Council
Theatres Trust is disappointed that Enfield Council has approved plans for the demolition of the Intimate Theatre, currently on our Theatres at Risk list.
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New board members appointed
We are delighted to announce that Annie Hampson, Jane Spiers and Katie Town have joined our board of trustees.
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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.
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National lockdown in England
Theatres Trust has responded to the news of the anticipated national lockdown in England.
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Planning for the Future
Theatres Trust responds to the government's paper, which proposes radical reform of the English planning system.
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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.
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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.
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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.