News

Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.

  • The header detail at the top of the proscenium at Wyndham's Theatre London.
    Historic fibrous plaster guidance published

    Historic England has produced interim guidance for the care and management of fibrous plaster in the UK, supported by the Theatres Trust and other UK heritage bodies and professional associations.

    Historic fibrous plaster guidance published
  • The front cover of Summer Theatres Magazine 2019.
    Summer 2019 Theatres Magazine

    The Summer edition of Theatres Magazine looks at how theatres and other spaces are being adapted.

    Summer 2019 Theatres Magazine
  • Knight of Illumination Awards 2019
    Knight of Illumination Awards 2019

    We support the Knight of Illumination Awards 2019, a showcase for entertainment lighting and video design work in the UK.

    Knight of Illumination Awards 2019
  • View from the back of the auditorium to the stage at Morecambe Winter Gardens.
    Grants awarded under new Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme

    Six theatres will receive a total of £90,000 worth of support as part of our Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme.

    Grants awarded under new Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme
  • Auditorium of Walthamstow Granada with its intricate plasterwork
    London Borough of Waltham Forest buys Theatre at Risk

    We are pleased to have worked with the new owner and the new operator to support bringing Walthamstow Granada back into use.

    London Borough of Waltham Forest buys Theatre at Risk
  • Liverpool Playhouse
    Theatres Trust welcomes Heritage on the High Street Fund

    £62m allocated to breathe new life into historic high streets across the country.

    Theatres Trust welcomes Heritage on the High Street Fund
  • Meeting room
    Meeting room hire to end

    We have made the decision to end the meeting room hire service at our Charing Cross office. Bookings still available until the end of June.

    Meeting room hire to end
  • Get Into Theatre (2019)
    Get Into Theatre website launched

    Get Into Theatre has been launched to help those who want to pursue a career in theatre.

    Get Into Theatre website launched
  • Stage Electrics technology sponsor
    Stage Electrics signs up as Technology Sponsor

    Theatres Trust is delighted to confirm that Stage Electrics will be supporting us in 2019/20 as our Technology Sponsor.

    Stage Electrics signs up as Technology Sponsor
  • Lighthouse Poole 2019
    UK Small Grants Scheme supports six more theatres

    From improving environmental sustainability to urgent building repairs, we have awarded £29k to six theatres: Lyth Arts Centre, The Poly Falmouth, Poole Lighthouse, Chipping Norton Theatre, Theatr Gwaun and Shoreditch Town Hall.

    UK Small Grants Scheme supports six more theatres
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    Join our board at Theatres Trust

    We are seeking a Trustee with experience and skills in marketing, communications, digital media and branding.

    Join our board at Theatres Trust
  • Colour auditorium photo from the first balcony looking across to the opposite side boxes and up to the ceiling.
    Burnley Empire Ltd receives National Lottery Resilient Heritage award

    Theatres Trust welcomes the news that the organisation behind saving Theatre at Risk Burnley Empire has received funding to build its capacity.

    Burnley Empire Ltd receives National Lottery Resilient Heritage award