News

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

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    Creative Foundations Fund

    We welcome the government announcement of a new £85m fund for urgent capital works in venues, as part of the Arts Everywhere Fund.

    Creative Foundations Fund
  • Group of performers on stage at CentreStage
    Nine theatres awarded funding to improve environmental sustainability

    We are delighted to announce details of the projects funded through the latest round of the Theatre Improvement Scheme in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation.

    Nine theatres awarded funding to improve environmental sustainability
  • Ayr Gaiety auditorium
    Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Funding Portfolio

    Creative Scotland has announced details of the 251 organisations receiving a share of the £200m total Multi-Year Funding Portfolio fund.

    Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Funding Portfolio
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    In memory of Peter Roberts

    Theatres Trust is saddened by the news of the death of former Trustee, Peter Roberts.

    In memory of Peter Roberts
  • The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema Auditorium
    Positive news for Theatre at Risk Harlequin Theatre & Cinema

    We welcome the news that Reigate and Banstead Council has confirmed that it will allocate £10m towards the rebuild of the Harlequin Theatre & Cinema.

    Positive news for Theatre at Risk Harlequin Theatre & Cinema
  • Exterior of The Brunton Theatre, a modernist building
    Theatres at Risk Register 2025 announced

    This year’s register of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition consists of 43 theatres with five new additions and one theatre removed.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2025 announced
  • Theatres Magazine Winter 2025 front cover featuring the auditorium of Bradford Live
    Winter 25 edition of Theatres Magazine published

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

    Winter 25 edition of Theatres Magazine published
  • Capital lightning round at Conference 24
    Blog: 2024 in review

    As 2024 draws to a close, the Theatres Trust team reflects on the key events of the year and looks forward to our hopes for 2025.

    Blog: 2024 in review
  • Audience at Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre
    The Linbury Trust renews support for our Small Grants Programme

    We are pleased to announce that The Linbury Trust will continue as the primary funder of the grant scheme.

    The Linbury Trust renews support for our Small Grants Programme
  • People in protective clothing inspecting the auditorium of a derelict historic theatre
    Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities Grant Programme reopens

    We have opened the third round of our grant programme to support Theatres at Risk, generously supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Swire Charitable Trust and the Pilgrim Trust.

    Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities Grant Programme reopens
  • Salford Victoria stalls with seating removed.
    Salford Victoria up for sale at auction

    Theatres Trust responds to news that the Theatre at Risk is up for sale.

    Salford Victoria up for sale at auction
  • Jon Morgan speaking at a conference
    Blog: Reflections as Theatres Trust Director

    As he prepares to step down, Jon Morgan looks back over his time in the role, his aspirations and achievements.

    Blog: Reflections as Theatres Trust Director