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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Conference 21: Making Theatre Sustainable
Booking is now open for our conference on 4 November at Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, focusing on environmental sustainability.
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Social distancing requirements removed in Scotland
Theatres Trust welcomes the further lifting of restrictions from Monday 9 August that will enable theatres to welcome back full audiences.
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More than £69k awarded helping theatres face the future post-pandemic
Theatres Trust is pleased to announce the first 14 theatres to receive funding through our Small Grants Programme, supported by The Linbury Trust.
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Theatres permitted to open in Northern Ireland
Theatres Trust welcomes news that theatres can reopen in Northern Ireland from today but calls for alignment across the four nations.
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Dudley university scheme receives funding
Theatres Trust responds to the news that means plans to demolish Theatre at Risk Dudley Hippodrome will go ahead.
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Step 4 guidance for theatres in England
We've summarised the key points in the guidance issued by the government.
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Full audiences could return in Wales from 7 August
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced details of plans to lift lockdown restrictions in Wales.
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Scotland eases restrictions from 19 July
Larger theatre audiences to be allowed from 19 July but some restrictions remain in place.
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Theatres in England can reopen fully from 19 July
The government has confirmed that Step 4 of the reopening roadmap will be on 19 July.
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Prime Minister announces lifting of restrictions for theatres
Theatres Trust welcomes news that capacity caps and social distancing rules will be removed at Step 4 in England
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Ministerial Statement on reopening schedule
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's statement confirms Step 4 of the reopening roadmap in England will be on 19 July at the earliest.
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Third round of Culture Recovery Fund announced
Theatres Trust welcomes the announcement of the third round of the government's Covid-19 grants funding.