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.

  • 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
  • Group of people on backstage tour of a theater
    Opportunity: Theatres Trust Director

    Executive search agency Peridot is conducting the recruitment campaign to find the right person to lead Theatres Trust when Jon Morgan steps down.

    Opportunity: Theatres Trust Director
  • 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
  • Refreshments at Theatres Trust conference
    Conference 24 sponsorship opportunities

    Be part of Conference 24 with a range of sponsorship opportunities available.

    Conference 24 sponsorship opportunities
  • 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
  • Theatre Green Book
We've making theatre sustainable
    Opportunity: Theatre Green Book Director

    The Theatre Green Book Steering Committee is looking for a Director to build upon the success of the Theatre Green Book.

    Opportunity: Theatre Green Book Director
  • 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
  • Conference 22 bursary attendees with sponsors
    Bursaries for Conference 24

    Thanks to the support of Avison Young, we are launching a bursary scheme for small theatres, freelancers and students.

    Bursaries for Conference 24
  • 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
  • Ambassadors at fundraising event
    Opportunity: Development Manager

    We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Development Manager to maintain and build on our successful track record in fundraising.

    Opportunity: Development Manager
  • Group of people at an away day
    Opportunity: General Manager (maternity cover)

    We are looking for maternity cover for the General Manager role within our small, busy team.

    Opportunity: General Manager (maternity cover)