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Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has indicated that it will be November at the earliest for the government’s announcement of a date for reopening without social distancing.

The government has published its consultation response, making it compulsory to include a Changing Places toilet in new and significantly extended theatre buildings in England.

Theatre historian Alistair Fair’s book on Britain’s new theatres from the 1950s to the 1980s is now available in paperback.

We have awarded six theatres a total of £30,000 from our London Small Theatres Grants Scheme.

Five UK theatres receive over £23,000 from our small grants scheme to address urgent repairs and important building improvements.

Findings have been published on the impact of Covid-19, including the recommendation of a sector-specific deal for the performing arts.

The latest edition of Theatres Magazine for supporters has been published – our first in digital format.

We are delighted to have been chosen as one of the partner charities for a celebrity charity auction.

We welcome the announcement that theatres can reopen from 1 August for live performances with a socially distanced audience, stage 4 of the phased return, but we need an announcement on stage 5 in the next few weeks.

Theatres Trust has been campaigning to strengthen protections for theatres in the planning system and is pleased that the government has responded so positively.

We have bolstered our advice team and set up the Theatres Trust Skills Bank to support theatres to navigate the difficult times ahead.

Theatres Trust responds to the guidance for the performing arts in England and changes to the planning system.