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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Review of tiers announced
Theatres Trust responds to the review of tiers as some move into Tier 2 but more move into Tier 3.
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London and part of south east to move into Tier 3
Theatres Trust responds to the news that will be a disaster for theatres in impacted areas.
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Capital Kickstart recipients announced
Theatres Trust welcomes news that more than 30 theatres will receive funding to complete capital projects impacted by the pandemic.
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More than £150k awarded through our Theatre Reopening Fund
A further 15 theatres receive grants, taking the total number supported through this scheme to 35.
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Green productions survey
Theatres Trust, ABTT and others are working on a project to make theatre more sustainable and would like colleagues to complete a short survey looking at green interventions for theatre productions.
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Tier breakdown for England announced
Many large towns and cities with theatres that were hoping to reopen will be impacted.
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Spending Review
Theatres Trust responds to announcement of £100bn for capital investment and £4bn Levelling Up fund, which could both include theatres.
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New three-tier system and vaccine news
Theatres Trust responds to the Prime Minister's announcement and what it means for theatres.
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Waterside Theatre in Holbury to be demolished
Theatres Trust is extremely disappointed that New Forest District Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for the demolition of this unique theatre
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Additional funding for Wales
Welsh Government announces a further £10.7m for arts organisations and freelancers.
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Theatres Trust welcomes greater planning protection for theatres
Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP has announced that regulations have been laid that will prevent theatres being demolished without planning permission.
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Furlough extended until the end of March 2020
Theatres Trust welcomes the Chancellor's announcement as a lifeline for theatres.