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.
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Seven Inclusive Principles for Arts & Cultural OrganisationsSeven Inclusive Principles for Arts & Cultural OrganisationsTheatres Trust is pleased to endorse a new guide that aims to ensure inclusivity is at the heart of the UK's cultural recovery.
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Theatres continue to play a vital community role during coronavirusTheatres continue to play a vital community role during coronavirusAlthough theatre buildings are closed and there are no public performances for the foreseeable future, theatres continue to play a pivotal role in their communities in these difficult times.
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#SaveOurTheatres Crowdfunder campaign#SaveOurTheatres Crowdfunder campaignTheatres Trust has partnered with leading fundraising platform Crowdfunder to launch #SaveOurTheatres to raise money to help theatres survive the Covid-19 crisis.
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Theatres Trust calls for clarity on reopening dateTheatres Trust calls for clarity on reopening dateOur response to comments by the Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden and discussion at the DCMS Committee about the way forward for the performing arts.
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Exploring theatres this SeptemberExploring theatres this SeptemberThroughout September theatres around the country are celebrating their buildings in a series of architecture and heritage festivals.
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Scottish Government emergency funding for cultureScottish Government emergency funding for cultureCreative Scotland has announced details of how a £59m funding package will be distributed, including £15m fund open to commercial theatres.
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Theatres gradually start to reopenTheatres gradually start to reopenSome distancing restrictions have been lifted and theatres can stage outdoor performances and open up their indoor spaces for food, films and live performance with social-distancing measures in place.
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Theatres keeping their audiences entertained from a distanceTheatres keeping their audiences entertained from a distanceWith no public performances in theatre buildings, theatres continue to creatively engage and entertain their audiences.
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Burnley Empire home to Houdini firstBurnley Empire home to Houdini firstNew research shows that Houdini’s first-ever appearance on film was shown at Theatre at Risk Burnley Empire.
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Wales Cultural Recovery FundWales Cultural Recovery FundArts Council of Wales opens Covid-19 emergency fund, consisting of £25.5m revenue grants and £2m capital grants.
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£55m Cultural Capital Kickstart Fund£55m Cultural Capital Kickstart FundThe announcement of funding to get capital projects stalled by Covid-19 moving again is extremely welcome.
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Socially distanced indoor performances in England can resumeSocially distanced indoor performances in England can resumeTheatres Trust welcomes the news that indoor shows can go ahead from 15 August in England but cautions that this will not help most of the sector.