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

  • Conwy Civic Hall streetscape, showing it situated at a crossroads.
    Conwy Civic Hall redevelopment plans approved

    Conwy County Borough Council has granted planning permission and listed building consent for the redevelopment of Conwy Civic Hall, subject to legal agreement.

    Conwy Civic Hall redevelopment plans approved
  • Refreshments at Theatres Trust conference
    Conference 24 sponsorship opportunities

    Be part of our conference Making Theatres Thrive with a range of sponsorship opportunities still available.

    Conference 24 sponsorship opportunities
  • Auditorium of Oldham Coliseum
    Oldham Coliseum to reopen

    Theatres Trust welcomes the news that the theatre will be reopened in time for the 2025 panto season.

    Oldham Coliseum to reopen
  • Headshot of John Earl
    In memory of John Earl

    With great sadness Theatres Trust shares the news of the death of former Director John Earl.

    In memory of John Earl
  • Cover image of Theatre Magazine Summer 2024 featuring Bristol Beacon reopening
    Summer 24 edition of Theatres Magazine published

    Friends, Patrons and Corporate Supporters have been sent a digital copy of Theatres Magazine.

    Summer 24 edition of Theatres Magazine published
  • Ruth Eastwood headshot
    In memory of Ruth Eastwood

    It is with great sadness we share the news that following a short and unexpected illness Ruth Eastwood, Theatres Adviser, passed away at the end of May.

    In memory of Ruth Eastwood
  • Reduce Reuse Recycle on a note with art materials
    Theatre Green Book 2nd edition, new director and path to net zero

    Theatre Green Book UK has published a second volume and a range of tools aimed at supporting the UK theatre sector to reach net zero by 2023.

    Theatre Green Book 2nd edition, new director and path to net zero
  • Headshots of new Trustees
    New board members appointed

    We are delighted to announce that have Vicky Browning, Anna Collins, Liam Evans-Ford, Tracy Ann Oberman, Saratha Rajeswaran and Michèle Taylor joined our board of trustees.

    New board members appointed
  • Auditorium of the Southport Garrick in bingo use.
    Planning application approved for Theatre at Risk Southport Garrick

    We are disappointed by the decision to approve the planning application to covert Southport Garrick into a hotel and spa with a performance space.

    Planning application approved for Theatre at Risk Southport Garrick
  • In The Wings at Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse.
    Record 24 theatres receive share of c£100k from Small Grants Programme

    Our grant scheme in association with The Linbury Trust has supported its largest number of projects yet, funding schemes in all four nations of the UK.

    Record 24 theatres receive share of c£100k from Small Grants Programme
  • Jon Morgan speaking at a conference
    Jon Morgan to step down in December

    Theatres Trust Director has announced he will leave at the end of 2024.

    Jon Morgan to step down in December
  • Circle of Brighton Hippodrome
    Brighton Hippodrome planning application approved with conditions

    We welcome the conditions placed by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Planning Committee in approving the planning application at the Theatre at Risk, which address our concerns.

    Brighton Hippodrome planning application approved with conditions