News

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

  • Boardroom Apprentice Sarah Avery
    Theatres Trust welcomes Boardroom Apprentice Sarah Avery

    We are delighted that Sarah Avery is joining us through the scheme that widens the diversity on boards.

    Theatres Trust welcomes Boardroom Apprentice Sarah Avery
  • Theatre in the round with a full audience
    Opportunity: Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy

    We are seeking an experienced and creative individual to head up the new ‘Partnerships and Philanthropy’ portfolio of Theatres Trust.

    Opportunity: Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy
  • Stage in Bethnal Green Working Men's Club
    Good news for Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club

    Theatres Trust is proud to have played a key role in the campaign to protect the significant London LGBTQ+ performance venue.

    Good news for Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club
  • New Vic Theatre seating
    Seating’s Second Act

    We are delighted to announce the details of a new partnership with Race Furniture, which will transform one community theatre’s seating.

    Seating’s Second Act
  • Dave Moutrey at Theatres Trust conference
    Theatres Trust’s Chair and two Trustees reappointed

    We are delighted that Dave Moutrey, James Dacre, and Stephanie Hall have been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

    Theatres Trust’s Chair and two Trustees reappointed
  • Theatre audience
    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
  • TT logo high res
    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