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.

  • Group of people on backstage tour of a theater
    Opportunity: Theatres Trust Director

    Executive search agency Peridot is conducting the recruitment campaign to find the right person to lead Theatres Trust when Jon Morgan steps down.

    Opportunity: Theatres Trust Director
  • Cover image of Theatre Magazine Summer 2024 featuring Bristol Beacon reopening
    Summer 24 edition of Theatres Magazine published

    Friends, Patrons and Corporate Supporters have been sent a digital copy of Theatres Magazine.

    Summer 24 edition of Theatres Magazine published
  • Ruth Eastwood headshot
    In memory of Ruth Eastwood

    It is with great sadness we share the news that following a short and unexpected illness Ruth Eastwood, Theatres Adviser, passed away at the end of May.

    In memory of Ruth Eastwood
  • Theatre Green Book
We've making theatre sustainable
    Opportunity: Theatre Green Book Director

    The Theatre Green Book Steering Committee is looking for a Director to build upon the success of the Theatre Green Book.

    Opportunity: Theatre Green Book Director
  • Reduce Reuse Recycle on a note with art materials
    Theatre Green Book 2nd edition, new director and path to net zero

    Theatre Green Book UK has published a second volume and a range of tools aimed at supporting the UK theatre sector to reach net zero by 2023.

    Theatre Green Book 2nd edition, new director and path to net zero
  • Headshots of new Trustees
    New board members appointed

    We are delighted to announce that have Vicky Browning, Anna Collins, Liam Evans-Ford, Tracy Ann Oberman, Saratha Rajeswaran and Michèle Taylor joined our board of trustees.

    New board members appointed
  • Ambassadors at fundraising event
    Opportunity: Development Manager

    We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Development Manager to maintain and build on our successful track record in fundraising.

    Opportunity: Development Manager
  • Group of people at an away day
    Opportunity: General Manager (maternity cover)

    We are looking for maternity cover for the General Manager role within our small, busy team.

    Opportunity: General Manager (maternity cover)
  • Auditorium of the Southport Garrick in bingo use.
    Planning application approved for Theatre at Risk Southport Garrick

    We are disappointed by the decision to approve the planning application to covert Southport Garrick into a hotel and spa with a performance space.

    Planning application approved for Theatre at Risk Southport Garrick
  • In The Wings at Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse.
    Record 24 theatres receive share of c£100k from Small Grants Programme

    Our grant scheme in association with The Linbury Trust has supported its largest number of projects yet, funding schemes in all four nations of the UK.

    Record 24 theatres receive share of c£100k from Small Grants Programme
  • Jon Morgan speaking at a conference
    Jon Morgan to step down in December

    Theatres Trust Director has announced he will leave at the end of 2024.

    Jon Morgan to step down in December
  • Circle of Brighton Hippodrome
    Brighton Hippodrome planning application approved with conditions

    We welcome the conditions placed by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Planning Committee in approving the planning application at the Theatre at Risk, which address our concerns.

    Brighton Hippodrome planning application approved with conditions