News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Opportunity to tender: Covid-19 supportOpportunity to tender: Covid-19 supportTheatres Trust is seeking a part-time freelancer as a Specialist Adviser to provide additional support to theatres at this critical time for the sector.
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Theatres and cultural facilities shortlisted for RIBA 2020 awardsTheatres and cultural facilities shortlisted for RIBA 2020 awardsRIBA has announced its awards shortlists for 2020, which include several theatres and buildings for the performing arts.
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Blog: Protecting our theatre infrastructureBlog: Protecting our theatre infrastructureTheatres Trust Director Jon Morgan outlines the work Theatres Trust has been doing to support and protect theatres in response to the pandemic.
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Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention SchemeExtension of the Coronavirus Job Retention SchemeThe Chancellor has announced details changes including employer contributions to the furlough scheme from August.
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Welsh Parliament inquiry into the impact of covid-19 on culture sectorWelsh Parliament inquiry into the impact of covid-19 on culture sectorThe Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the coronavirus outbreak in Wales.
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Entertainment and Events Working GroupEntertainment and Events Working GroupWe are pleased that Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan has been invited to join the working group looking at how venues might reopen.
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Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 2 recipientsTheatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 2 recipientsWe are delighted to announce details of the six theatres that will receive a total of £67,500 worth of support.
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Call for Evidence: Impact of Covid-19 on DCMS sectorsCall for Evidence: Impact of Covid-19 on DCMS sectorsDCMS Committee is seeking written evidence for its inquiry into the impact of the coronavirus. Deadline extended to Friday 19 June 2020.
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Historic England Covid-19 Emergency Response FundHistoric England Covid-19 Emergency Response FundGrants available to help heritage organisations, voluntary groups and self-employed contractors.
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Support from Creative ScotlandSupport from Creative ScotlandCreative Scotland has launched funding programmes to support Scotland’s creative community in response to the coronavirus.
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Resilience Fund for WalesResilience Fund for WalesThe Arts Council of Wales will distribute £7m to organisations and individuals impacted by the coronavirus.
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The Matcham Directory publishedThe Matcham Directory publishedThe Frank Matcham Society has published The Matcham Directory to commemorate 100 years since the death of the celebrated theatre architect and designer.