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100th grant awarded to consortium of Greater Manchester theatres
Seven projects have been awarded over £100k by our Theatre Improvement Scheme, in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation. Projects focus on improving the accessibility of theatres. A consortium of Greater Manchester theatres receives our 100th grant.
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2019 Theatres at Risk Register announced
This year, 31 theatres appear on our vitally important register with three new additions - Theatr Ardudwy, Tottenham Palace Theatre and The Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green.
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Friends group buys ‘Theatre at Risk’ Burnley Empire
Burnley Empire Limited, Theatres Trust and National Trust are delighted to announce that Burnley Empire has been bought by Burnley Empire Limited.
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More than £550m needed to sustain the UK’s theatre buildings
Research conducted by the Theatres Trust, in conjunction with UK Theatre and SOLT, has found that more than £550million is needed over the next five years for capital projects to upgrade and maintain theatres across the UK.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber adds his support to Theatres Trust
On the launch of our new Patron Scheme, Theatres Trust is delighted to announce that composer and producer Andrew Lloyd Webber has become a Theatres Trust Ambassador.
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How will we fund theatres for the future – and how much will it cost?
Details of final session of Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive announced.
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J&C Joel launch Setting the Stage Fund with the Theatres Trust
J&C Joel and Theatres Trust are delighted to announce a new in-kind grant scheme.
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Five more UK theatres benefit from Theatre Protection Fund awards
Theatres Trust is pleased to announce that it is awarding £22,500 to five theatres across the UK from the UK Small Theatres Grants Scheme, set up to help theatres in need and at risk improve their buildings.
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Programme and speakers for Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive
Speakers from Bristol Old Vic, arguably the country’s oldest running theatre and Manchester’s Factory, probably the newest will join Michael Ellis MP and Cameron Mackintosh, Producer and Theatre Owner at this year’s conference.
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Theatres Trust announces Theatres at Risk Register for 2018
Comedian Dara Ó Briain urges local authorities and communities to rally together to save their local theatres.
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Five London theatres awarded vital funding to secure their buildings
Round 3 of the London Theatres Small Grants Scheme has awarded grants to Applecart Arts, Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Chats Palace, Park Theatre and The Space to address repairs, access issues and improve conditions for staff, performers and audiences.
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UK Theatres Small Grants Scheme announces tenth awards and extension
Round 10 of the UK Theatres Small Grants Scheme has awarded grants to Tobacco Factory Theatres Bristol, Criterion Coventry, Farnham Maltings, Glasgow Citz, Acorn Penzance and The Bear Pit Stratford-Upon-Avon. Scheme extended, new funders on board.