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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Matthew Bourne to be honoured with Special Olivier AwardMatthew Bourne to be honoured with Special Olivier AwardCongratulations to Theatres Trust Ambassador Matthew Bourne on being the recipient of this year’s Special Award in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in dance.
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Selladoor takes on Theatre at Risk Peterborough BroadwaySelladoor takes on Theatre at Risk Peterborough BroadwayWe are delighted that the Peterborough Broadway, currently on our Theatres at Risk register, will be secured thanks to a partnership with Selladoor, who will manage the venue.
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Theatres and other performance spaces recognised in Civic Trust AwardsTheatres and other performance spaces recognised in Civic Trust AwardsThe Civic Trust Awards is Europe’s longest running architectural and built environment awards programme.
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New grant scheme launched to improve environmental sustainabilityNew grant scheme launched to improve environmental sustainabilityTheatres Trust, in association with the Wolfson Foundation, has launched a new grant scheme to funding project improving the environmental sustainability of theatres
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Theatres Trust welcomes high streets reportTheatres Trust welcomes high streets reportThe Housing, Communities and Local Government committee has published its report on the future of the high street, High Streets and Town Centres in 2030.
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London Small Theatres Grants Scheme supports five more theatresLondon Small Theatres Grants Scheme supports five more theatresFrom improving viability and finding access solutions, we have awarded £25k to five small London theatres, Omnibus Theatre, The Big House, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Tower Theatre and Soho Theatre.
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Seven theatre projects awarded funds to improve accessibilitySeven theatre projects awarded funds to improve accessibilityFrom installing leading assistive listening and captioning technologies, to offering practical solutions to the challenges historic theatres face providing level access across all floors, we have awarded seven projects grants to improve accessibility.
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100th grant awarded to Greater Manchester theatres to improve access100th grant awarded to Greater Manchester theatres to improve accessOur 100th grant has been awarded to HOME in Manchester, who will work in partnership with the Royal Exchange Theatre, The Lowry, Z-Arts, Contact, Oldham Coliseum and Bolton Octagon, to purchase and share captioning equipment.
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Theatres Trust responds to Cultural Cities Enquiry reportTheatres Trust responds to Cultural Cities Enquiry reportWe welcome the report published today, which looks at how we continue to invest in culture in our towns and cities in a challenging economic environment.
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Owner reveals plans for Brighton HippodromeOwner reveals plans for Brighton HippodromeThe new owners of Brighton Hippodrome have revealed their proposed plans for its future. The theatre currently tops our Theatres at Risk Register for its significance.
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Tips for saving a Theatre at Risk by Shanklin TheatreTips for saving a Theatre at Risk by Shanklin TheatreChairman of the Shanklin Theatre and Community Trust, Chris Quirk, gives a quick overview of the process they followed to reopen the theatre and the key lessons learned.
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Winter / Spring 2019 Theatres Magazine publishedWinter / Spring 2019 Theatres Magazine publishedWinter / Spring TM 19 has been published, it focuses on theatres at different points on the journey from being at risk to thriving. Here's a peek at what's inside: