News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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In memory of Ted BottleIn memory of Ted BottleTheatres Trust was saddened to hear that Honorary Life Friend Ted Bottle died in July.
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Theatres at Risk secure Historic England fundingTheatres at Risk secure Historic England fundingTheatres Trust welcomes news that Morecambe Winter Gardens and Spilsby Sessions House are amongst the recipients of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund.
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Unity Theatre wins seating upgrade through Seating’s Second ActUnity Theatre wins seating upgrade through Seating’s Second ActWe are thrilled to announce that the Liverpool theatre is the winner of the partnership initiative with Race Furniture.
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Summer 25 edition of Theatres Magazine publishedSummer 25 edition of Theatres Magazine publishedTheatres Trust supporters have been sent the latest issue of our digital magazine.
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Culture Media and Sport Committee Inquiry on Protecting Built HeritageCulture Media and Sport Committee Inquiry on Protecting Built HeritageOur CEO Joshua McTaggart gave evidence to the committee where he called for greater protection for heritage buildings, including every local authority having a cultural protection strategy.
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Call-out for webinar speakersCall-out for webinar speakersWould you like to share your insights into resilience and/or community engagement with theatre sector colleagues?
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Creative Foundations Fund open for applicationsCreative Foundations Fund open for applicationsExpressions of interest are now open for the £85m urgent capital works fund as announced as part of the Arts Everywhere Fund earlier this year.
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Creative Industries Sector PlanCreative Industries Sector PlanTheatres Trust responds to the plan published as part of the government's Industrial Strategy.
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Next steps confirmed for Theatre at Risk Harlequin TheatreNext steps confirmed for Theatre at Risk Harlequin TheatreReigate and Banstead Borough Council Executive has agreed the way forward for the theatre, which is currently closed due the presence of ‘crumbling concrete’ RAAC.
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Spending Review 2025 - our viewSpending Review 2025 - our viewWe look at what the Chancellor's announcement means for the theatre sector.
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Congratulations to RIBA 2025 award winnersCongratulations to RIBA 2025 award winnersIt is fantastic to see three performing arts venues recognised in the RIBA 2025 awards.
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Demolition of Derby HippodromeDemolition of Derby HippodromeTheatres Trust is devastated by the news that demolition work began on Derby Hippodrome, one of our Theatres at Risk, over the weekend.