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.

  • Solar panels on roof of The Courtyard
    The Courtyard shortlisted for climate award

    Hereford venue’s sustainability work, which received Theatre Improvement Scheme funding, has been recognised in Cultural Health and Wellbeing Alliance Awards

    The Courtyard shortlisted for climate award
  • Cover of the autumn edition of Theatres Magazine, featuring an image of The Drifters band playing on stage at The Muni in Colne.
    Autumn 22 Theatres Magazine

    The latest edition of Theatres Magazine for supporters has been published.

    Autumn 22 Theatres Magazine
  • Auditorium of the derelict Brighton Hippodrome, showings its domed ceiling and ornate plasterwork.
    Planning application for Brighton Hippodrome

    We have responded to the planning application for the Theatre at Risk, which proposes a mixed-use development.

    Planning application for Brighton Hippodrome
  • People in protective clothing inspecting the auditorium of a derelict historic theatre
    Opportunity: Evaluation Consultant

    We are looking for an Evaluation Consultant to support the monitoring and evaluation of our new programme - Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities.

    Opportunity: Evaluation Consultant
  • The entrance to Worthing Pavilion Theatre, gleaming in the morning sun, with rainbow=coloured steps ascending to its front door.
    Interwar Theatres: Introductions to Heritage Assets

    This publication from Historic England in partnership with Theatres Trust looks at the style and construction of theatres of the interwar period from 1915 to 1945.

    Interwar Theatres: Introductions to Heritage Assets
  • Annual Report 2022 cover
    Annual Report 2022

    We’ve just published our review of the year up until the end of March 2022.

    Annual Report 2022
  • UK Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme
    Energy Bill Relief Scheme

    Theatres Trust welcomes the government’s announcement of support for businesses and other non-domestic energy users.

    Energy Bill Relief Scheme
  • TT logo high res
    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    Theatres Trust statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
  • Houses of Parliament
    Theatres Trust responds to the government’s energy plans

    We welcome the news that the government has placed a cap on energy costs for businesses for six months. However, it is vital that support continues beyond this point.

    Theatres Trust responds to the government’s energy plans
  • Montage of Conference headlines speakers
    Inspiring headline speakers announced for Conference 22

    Top environmental activist and thinker Rob Hopkins and a panel of leading artistic directors head line-up at our conference.

    Inspiring headline speakers announced for Conference 22
  • Headshot of Truda Spruyt
    Truda Spruyt reappointed to Theatres Trust Board

    Managing Director, Culture at Four Culture has been re-appointed as a Trustee for a further three-year period.

    Truda Spruyt reappointed to Theatres Trust Board
  • Previsualisation of the proposed barndoor brise soleil facade on The Annex extension of The Old Vic.
    The Old Vic needs your disused barndoors

    The theatre is looking for old barndoor lights which will be creatively repurposed and reused in its new annex extension.

    The Old Vic needs your disused barndoors