News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Good news for Bethnal Green Working Men’s ClubGood news for Bethnal Green Working Men’s ClubTheatres Trust is proud to have played a key role in the campaign to protect the significant London LGBTQ+ performance venue.
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Seating’s Second ActSeating’s Second ActWe are delighted to announce the details of a new partnership with Race Furniture, which will transform one community theatre’s seating.
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Theatres Trust’s Chair and two Trustees reappointedTheatres Trust’s Chair and two Trustees reappointedWe are delighted that Dave Moutrey, James Dacre, and Stephanie Hall have been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
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Creative Foundations FundCreative Foundations FundWe welcome the government announcement of a new £85m fund for urgent capital works in venues, as part of the Arts Everywhere Fund.
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Nine theatres awarded funding to improve environmental sustainabilityNine theatres awarded funding to improve environmental sustainabilityWe are delighted to announce details of the projects funded through the latest round of the Theatre Improvement Scheme in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation.
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Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Funding PortfolioCreative Scotland’s Multi-Year Funding PortfolioCreative Scotland has announced details of the 251 organisations receiving a share of the £200m total Multi-Year Funding Portfolio fund.
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In memory of Peter RobertsIn memory of Peter RobertsTheatres Trust is saddened by the news of the death of former Trustee, Peter Roberts.
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Positive news for Theatre at Risk Harlequin Theatre & CinemaPositive news for Theatre at Risk Harlequin Theatre & CinemaWe welcome the news that Reigate and Banstead Council has confirmed that it will allocate £10m towards the rebuild of the Harlequin Theatre & Cinema.
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Theatres at Risk Register 2025 announcedTheatres at Risk Register 2025 announcedThis year’s register of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition consists of 43 theatres with five new additions and one theatre removed.
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Winter 25 edition of Theatres Magazine publishedWinter 25 edition of Theatres Magazine publishedFriends, Patrons and Corporate Supporters have been sent a digital copy of Theatres Magazine.
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Blog: 2024 in reviewBlog: 2024 in reviewAs 2024 draws to a close, the Theatres Trust team reflects on the key events of the year and looks forward to our hopes for 2025.
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The Linbury Trust renews support for our Small Grants ProgrammeThe Linbury Trust renews support for our Small Grants ProgrammeWe are pleased to announce that The Linbury Trust will continue as the primary funder of the grant scheme.