News

Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.

  • The Cut Bar at the Young Vic
    Hospitality venue guidance

    Although unable to reopen for live performance, theatres may be able to reopen for other activities. We've summarised the key points and considerations.

    Hospitality venue guidance
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    Theatres Trust response to reopening on 4 July announcement

    It is disappointing that theatres will not be able to resume live performances from 4 July when many other cultural activities will be able restart.

    Theatres Trust response to reopening on 4 July announcement
  • Coronavirus letter
    Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

    We continue to work with other partners, sharing information and presenting the needs of theatre organisations to national and local government.

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
  • Historic England
    Covid-19 Emergency Heritage at Risk Response Fund

    Historic England's second grant scheme is now open for applications to help fund urgent maintenance, repairs and surveys.

    Covid-19 Emergency Heritage at Risk Response Fund
  • Drawing of a face mask
    Opportunity to tender: Covid-19 support

    Theatres Trust is seeking a part-time freelancer as a Specialist Adviser to provide additional support to theatres at this critical time for the sector.

    Opportunity to tender: Covid-19 support
  • Bloomsbury Theatre
    Theatres and cultural facilities shortlisted for RIBA 2020 awards

    RIBA has announced its awards shortlists for 2020, which include several theatres and buildings for the performing arts.

    Theatres and cultural facilities shortlisted for RIBA 2020 awards
  • Coronavirus cells
    Blog: Protecting our theatre infrastructure

    Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan outlines the work Theatres Trust has been doing to support and protect theatres in response to the pandemic.

    Blog: Protecting our theatre infrastructure
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    Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

    The Chancellor has announced details changes including employer contributions to the furlough scheme from August.

    Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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    Welsh Parliament inquiry into the impact of covid-19 on culture sector

    The Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the coronavirus outbreak in Wales.

    Welsh Parliament inquiry into the impact of covid-19 on culture sector
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    Entertainment and Events Working Group

    We are pleased that Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan has been invited to join the working group looking at how venues might reopen.

    Entertainment and Events Working Group
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    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 2 recipients

    We are delighted to announce details of the six theatres that will receive a total of £67,500 worth of support.

    Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme Year 2 recipients
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    Call for Evidence: Impact of Covid-19 on DCMS sectors

    DCMS Committee is seeking written evidence for its inquiry into the impact of the coronavirus. Deadline extended to Friday 19 June 2020.

    Call for Evidence: Impact of Covid-19 on DCMS sectors