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.
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Update on Covid restrictions in Scotland
Theatres Trust responds to news that capacity limits and social distancing remain in place for indoor events in Scotland.
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Imperial Theatre Walsall awarded Grade II listing
Theatres Trust is pleased that our application to have the early cine-variety theatre listed has been successful.
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Update on restrictions in Wales
Theatres Trust responds to the announcement that Wales remain at Alert Level 2, which limits the capacity of theatres to 200.
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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.
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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.
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New Covid rules in Wales from 26 December
First Minister Mark Drakeford announces new measures including the reintroduction of 2m social distancing.
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Theatres Trust holiday closure
We will be closed between 24 December and 4 January as our team takes a well-earned break.
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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.
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Response to latest Covid advice in Scotland and Wales
Theatres Trust cautions that current situation will impact theatres.
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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.
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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.
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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.