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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    Update on Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) scheme

    We have received further clarification from the government about the eligibility criteria for the Energy and Trade Intensive Industries scheme (ETII), as part of the Energy Bills Discount Scheme.

    Update on Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) scheme
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    Theatres Trust annual conference and ITEAC 2023

    Update on our annual conference and hosting the reception at the International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference.

    Theatres Trust annual conference and ITEAC 2023
  • Front cover with two ladies celebrating on stage 
Theatres Magazine Summer 23
Theatres Trust
    Summer 23 Theatres Magazine

    The latest edition of Theatres Magazine for supporters has been published.

    Summer 23 Theatres Magazine
  • Creative Industries Vision report cover
    Creative industries sector vision

    Theatres Trust welcomes the breadth of the primary goals for the creative sector set out in the government’s vision.

    Creative industries sector vision
  • Entrance to Blackpool Grand
    Planning permission granted for holiday lets next to Blackpool Grand

    We are disappointed with Blackpool Council’s Planning Committee's decision to grant permission for holiday accommodation directly above the theatre's stage door.

    Planning permission granted for holiday lets next to Blackpool Grand
  • Close up of the facade of Doncaster Grand signage.
    Feasibility study outlines way forward for Doncaster Grand

    The latest report on the Theatre at Risk has found that the building could partly re-open over the next few years once repair works are completed.

    Feasibility study outlines way forward for Doncaster Grand
  • Electricity pylons
    Update on additional support for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries

    We attended a webinar with the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero to get some clarification about eligibility for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries.

    Update on additional support for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries
  • Project Manager
    Job opportunity: Theatres Database Project Manager

    We are looking to recruit someone to coordinate the delivery of an exciting new comprehensive database of all the UK’s theatres.

    Job opportunity: Theatres Database Project Manager
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    Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill

    Theatres Trust has responded to Bill focusing on the reforms to National Planning Policy.

    Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
  • Photo of Elain Harwood
    Elain Harwood (1958 - 2023)

    Theatres Trust is sad to note the passing of Elain Harwood architectural historian with Historic England, a post-Second World War English architecture specialist, and a Theatres Trust Life Friend.

    Elain Harwood (1958 - 2023)
  • Grant recipients Rich Mix posing with Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan and Small Grants Programme funders The Linbury Trust's Stuart Hobley and Charles Holloway.
    Nineteen theatres to improve accessibility and sustainability

    We are pleased to support 19 theatres across the UK with £93k through our Small Grants Programme in partnership with The Linbury Trust.

    Nineteen theatres to improve accessibility and sustainability
  • Auditorium of historic Theatre Royal Margate
    Theatres Trust awards £60,000 of grants to seven Theatres at Risk

    We are delighted to announce the first round of grants awarded through our Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities programme.

    Theatres Trust awards £60,000 of grants to seven Theatres at Risk