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  • Attendees at Theatres Trust Conference in the auditorium of the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith
    Blog: Making Theatre Sustainable

    The theatre sector must play its part in protecting the planet, but what does environmentally responsible mean for the way we build, run and operate our theatres? Jon Morgan, Director, introduces the themes being discussed at Conference 21.

    Blog: Making Theatre Sustainable
  • Equity
    Bursary places at Conference 21 for small theatres

    Thanks to the generous support of Equity, we are able to offer a limited number of free places at our upcoming conference Making Theatre Sustainable.

    Bursary places at Conference 21 for small theatres
  • Theatres Trust Conference 21: Making Theatres Sustainable.
4 November, Lyric Theatre Hammersmith
    Conference 21 speakers and programme announced

    Leading names in theatre, design and architecture head line-up at our conference Making Theatre Sustainable at Lyric Hammersmith on 4 November.

    Conference 21 speakers and programme announced
  • Exterior of Theatre Royal Dumfries with audienes wairting outside.
    Explore performance spaces near you

    This September theatres are opening their doors for a range of digital and in-person events at Open House London, Heritage Open Days, and Scotland’s Doors Open Days.

    Explore performance spaces near you
  • Attendees at Theatres Trust Conference in the auditorium of the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith
    Conference 21: Making Theatre Sustainable

    Booking is now open for our conference on 4 November at Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, focusing on environmental sustainability.

    Conference 21: Making Theatre Sustainable
  • Covid typewriter
    Free online events programme

    We are running a series of webinars aimed at helping theatres deal with emerging challenges of change, reopening and survival.

    Free online events programme
  • The red seats in the auditorium of the Brigend Theatre in Dumfries.
    Exploring theatres this September

    Throughout September theatres around the country are celebrating their buildings in a series of architecture and heritage festivals.

    Exploring theatres this September
  • Knight of Illumination 2020 logo
    Knight of Illumination Awards 2020 (CANCELLED)

    We are pleased to support the Knight of Illumination Awards 2020, showcasing entertainment lighting and video design work in the UK.

    Knight of Illumination Awards 2020 (CANCELLED)
  • Theatres Trust Theatre Photograph of the Year
    Theatre Photograph of the Year exhibition at National Theatre

    We are delighted to announce that there will be an exhibition of shortlisted entries from the photo competition in the Lyttleton Lounge.

    Theatre Photograph of the Year exhibition at National Theatre
  • Conference 19 opening session
    Conference 19 Blog: Reflections on Centre Stage

    Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan looks at some of the key themes that emerged from our conference, held in October at Battersea Arts Centre.

    Conference 19 Blog: Reflections on Centre Stage
  • Everyman
    Conference 19 Q&A: David Lan and Steve Tompkins

    We invited artistic director David Lan, who led the Young Vic for 18 years and leading theatre architect Steve Tompkins to reflect together on the themes of Centre Stage.

    Conference 19 Q&A: David Lan and Steve Tompkins
  • NicolaWalls
    Conference 19 Blog: A mirror to wider society

    Nicola Walls of Page\Park took part in Centre Stage and here shares some of her thoughts on the day.

    Conference 19 Blog: A mirror to wider society