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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    New owner and operator for Theatr Ardudwy

    Theatres Trust welcomes the news that the sale of the Theatre at Risk has completed and that the theatre is to be reopened.

    New owner and operator for Theatr Ardudwy
  • Cover of Theatres Magazine showing wooden interior of a modern theatre with teacher and school children, words Sustainable Theatre
    Summer 2021 Theatres Magazine

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

    Summer 2021 Theatres Magazine
  • Coronavirus cells
    Four week delay to Step 4 of reopening roadmap

    Theatres Trust responds to the news that the date permitting theatres reopening at full capacity in England has been pushed back.

    Four week delay to Step 4 of reopening roadmap
  • Reduce Reuse Recycle on a note with art materials
    Leading theatre companies across the UK adopt Theatre Green Book

    National Theatre, National Theatre of Scotland and National Theatre Wales commit to making their shows to the new standard for sustainability with other organisations planning to follow suit.

    Leading theatre companies across the UK adopt Theatre Green Book
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    Additional funding for Small Grants Programme

    Thanks to donations from Judy Craymer CBE and the Charles Michael Holloway Charitable Trust, we will be able to fund more projects through the Small Grants Programme, which is also supported by The Linbury Trust.

    Additional funding for Small Grants Programme
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    National Theatre commits to Theatre Green Book standard for shows

    We are delighted that all productions over the next 12 months at the National Theatre will be produced to Theatre Green Book Sustainable Productions baseline standard.

    National Theatre commits to Theatre Green Book standard for shows
  • Close up of the facade of Doncaster Grand signage.
    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 3 recipients

    We are delighted to announce details of the four theatres that will receive a share of £45,500 worth of support.

    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 3 recipients
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    General Manager vacancy

    We are looking to recruit a General Manager to join the senior management team, supporting our work through effective organisational, operational, project and event management.

    General Manager vacancy
  • 2019 Feb WF TIS IA scheme Scarborough Stephen Joseph Theatre
    Theatres in England permitted to reopen from 17 May

    Theatres Trust welcomes news that step 3 of the reopening roadmap will proceed, allowing theatres in England to reopen with some restrictions in place, but cautions that tough times are still ahead for the sector.

    Theatres in England permitted to reopen from 17 May
  • Theatres Trust on a tour of the auditorium at Ramsbottom Co-op Hal.
    Theatres at Risk Adviser vacancy

    We are looking to recruit someone to support community groups, theatre managers and local authorities with strategies to protect and restore theatres as live performance venues.

    Theatres at Risk Adviser vacancy
  • Auditorium of Streatham Hill Theatre in bingo use.
    Viable future for Streatham Hill Theatre

    An independent study, part funded by our Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme, confirms the theatre's potential for kickstarting high street revival and suggests a phased approach to refurbishment.

    Viable future for Streatham Hill Theatre
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    Planning applications near theatres

    Theatre operators and owners are advised to look out for planning applications near their venues and let us know so we can comment formally.

    Planning applications near theatres