News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Rewards added to #SaveOurTheatresRewards added to #SaveOurTheatresThanks to the generosity of our contacts across the theatre world, we’ve added some great prize draws and one very special reward to our Crowdfunder campaign.
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Council approves plans to demolish Dudley HippodromeCouncil approves plans to demolish Dudley HippodromeTheatres Trust is extremely disappointed by the decision to regenerate the site of the 1930s variety theatre, which is on our Theatres at Risk list.
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Theatres Trust response to Brighton Hippodrome saleTheatres Trust response to Brighton Hippodrome saleWe understand that Theatre at Risk Brighton Hippodrome has been sold and urge the new owner to act quickly on essential, urgent repairs to prevent further deterioration.
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Chancellor's Winter Economy PlanChancellor's Winter Economy PlanTheatres Trust responds to the introduction of Job Support Scheme, 5% VAT rate and extension to self-employed support.
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Clarification on restrictions for amateur performing arts groupsClarification on restrictions for amateur performing arts groupsDCMS has confirmed that non-professional groups can still meet in Covid-19 Secure venues so long as groups of no more than six are adhered to.
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Theatres Trust responds to new restrictionsTheatres Trust responds to new restrictionsPrime Minister Boris Johnson announces a tightening up of restrictions including a 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants.
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Mayflower Theatre Trust rescues NST City theatreMayflower Theatre Trust rescues NST City theatreSouthampton City Council approved the bid to take over the Studio 144 building.
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See it Safely toolkitSee it Safely toolkitSOLT and UK Theatre have launched a toolkit to support theatres as they reopen.
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Theatres Trust Annual Report 2020 publishedTheatres Trust Annual Report 2020 publishedWe've just published our review of the year up until the end of March 2020, which provides financial information and looks at our achievements.
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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.