News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Small Grants Programme launched supported by The Linbury Trust
We are delighted to be able to offer grants of up to £5,000 through this new scheme to enable not-for-profit theatres across the UK to be viable and thrive in the future.
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Culture Recovery Fund second round recipients announced
Theatres Trust welcomes further support for theatres in England, which is vital as they have remained closed far longer than expected.
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Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme
Thanks to funding from The Pilgrim Trust and Swire Charitable Trust, this scheme is open for a third year.