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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    Thanks to our fundraisers

    From Billy Elliot-inspired stunts to photo books and sponsored walks, Theatres Trust is enormously grateful to the people who have chosen to raise money for us during the current crisis.

    Thanks to our fundraisers
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    Grants to help theatres improve environmental sustainability

    Through our partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, we’ve awarded grant to five more theatres and £360,000 in grants will be available over the next three years.

    Grants to help theatres improve environmental sustainability
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    Lockdown exit strategy

    Theatres Trust responds to the Prime Minister's announcement setting out the principles for easing restrictions in England.

    Lockdown exit strategy
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    Ramsbottom Co-op Hall awarded Grade II listed status

    Theatres Trust is delighted that our application to Historic England has been successful, giving protection to the building recently added to our Theatres at Risk list.

    Ramsbottom Co-op Hall awarded Grade II listed status
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    Consultation on Permitted Development Rights

    Our response welcomed the exclusion of theatres from the proposals to allow more changes of use from commercial buildings to new homes without need for full planning permission, but raised concerns about wider impacts of development.

    Consultation on Permitted Development Rights
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    Winter 2021 Theatres Magazine

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

    Winter 2021 Theatres Magazine
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    Theatres at Risk Register 2021 announced

    This year’s list highlights 31 buildings with significant architectural merit and strong community value that are under threat.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2021 announced
  • Exterior of Wallingford Corn Exchange, a stone building, with a crowd of people in the street outside
    Welcome result in Public Inquiry involving Wallingford Corn Exchange

    Having provided evidence, Theatres Trust is delighted that the appeal against refusal of planning permission for an adjoining residential development has been dismissed.

    Welcome result in Public Inquiry involving Wallingford Corn Exchange
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    Three Trustees re-appointed to Theatres Trust board

    We are delighted to announce that Paul Cartwright, Richard Johnston and Gary Kemp will be serving a second term on our Board of Trustees

    Three Trustees re-appointed to Theatres Trust board
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    Scenario planning for 2021

    We've put together a toolkit and set of base scenarios to help theatres to challenge assumptions embedded in their business planning and plan for the year ahead.

    Scenario planning for 2021
  • Goodbye 2020
    Blog: Reflections on 2020 and look forward to 2021

    Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan looks back at Theatres Trust response to Covid-19 and outlines plans for next year.

    Blog: Reflections on 2020 and look forward to 2021
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    Culture Recovery Fund Second Round

    Theatres Trust welcomes the allocation of up to £250m for grants to be distributed by Arts Council England

    Culture Recovery Fund Second Round