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

  • Handwritten 'Thank You' note next to purple flowers and a gift tied with string.
    Thanks for supporting our Festive Fundraiser

    Theatres Trust is hugely grateful to all the shows that did bucket collections on our behalf, and to everyone who donated to our online campaign.

    Thanks for supporting our Festive Fundraiser
  • Coronavirus cells
    Chancellor announces support for hospitality and leisure businesses

    Theatres Trust welcomes the additional support in England as theatres are impacted by rising Covid cases and falling ticket sales.

    Chancellor announces support for hospitality and leisure businesses
  • Drawing of a face mask
    New Covid rules in Wales from 26 December

    First Minister Mark Drakeford announces new measures including the reintroduction of 2m social distancing.

    New Covid rules in Wales from 26 December
  • Xmas Christmas image
    Theatres Trust holiday closure

    We will be closed between 24 December and 4 January as our team takes a well-earned break.

    Theatres Trust holiday closure
  • Covid19 keep distance
    Capacity limits for live events in Scotland

    Indoor seats events will be limited to 200 from 26 December as Scotland's First Minister announces new Covid rules.

    Capacity limits for live events in Scotland
  • Covid typewriter
    Response to latest Covid advice in Scotland and Wales

    Theatres Trust cautions that current situation will impact theatres.

    Response to latest Covid advice in Scotland and Wales
  • Auditorium of Dudley Hippodrome in use as a bingo hall
    Dudley Hippodrome decision will not be 'called in'

    Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed that the government will not intervene in the case of Dudley Hippodrome.

    Dudley Hippodrome decision will not be 'called in'
  • Scrabble tiles spelling Work from Home
    Plan B restrictions for England announced

    Theatres Trust cautions that the work from home guidance will have a knock-on effect on theatres at this critical time of year.

    Plan B restrictions for England announced
  • Show at Hanger Farm Theatre with people standing and sitting in wooden floored performance space
    Blog: Reflections on 2021 and looking forward to 2022

    As 2021 draws to a close, Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan looks back over the key issues and achievements of the year and forward to priorities in 2022.

    Blog: Reflections on 2021 and looking forward to 2022
  • Theatre Royal Margate illustration
    Memories of Theatres at Risk

    Share your stories and photos of theatres on the Theatres at Risk Register.

    Memories of Theatres at Risk
  • Face masks and Covid test
    Covid passes for theatres

    Proof of vaccine or negative test results will be required in venues in Wales and Northern Ireland.

    Covid passes for theatres
  • Join our Virtual Bucket Shake. Crowdfunder and Theatres Trust
    Crowdfunder Virtual Bucket Shake

    Theatres Trust has partnered with Crowdfunder again to help theatre raise money over the festive period.

    Crowdfunder Virtual Bucket Shake