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.

  • Alexandra Burke
    Alexandra Burke, Theatres Trust Ambassador, on her favourite theatre

    Watch an interview with Alexandra Burke, Theatres Trust Ambassador, discussing her favourite theatre and why. As a Theatres Trust Ambassador Alexandra will work with us to ensure the UK’s theatres are protected and secured for future generations.

    Alexandra Burke, Theatres Trust Ambassador, on her favourite theatre
  • Michael Ball
    Michael Ball, Theatres Trust Ambassador, on the role of theatres

    Watch an interview with Theatres Trust Ambassador Michael Ball discussing the role of theatres and the value of live performance. Michael will work with us to ensure the UK’s theatres are protected and secured for future generations.

    Michael Ball, Theatres Trust Ambassador, on the role of theatres
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    Theatres Trust pleased RIBA National celebrates venues for performance

    Theatres Trust is delighted to see that four theatres and one concert hall have been awarded RIBA National Awards.

    Theatres Trust pleased RIBA National celebrates venues for performance
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    Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive is open for bookings

    Early Bird booking is now open for Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive - new money and new models for theatre buildings in October at Lyric Hammersmith, speakers include Michael Ellis MP and Cameron Mackintosh.

    Conference 18: Adapt & Thrive is open for bookings
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    Theatres Trust supports industry campaign to #SaveStageLighting

    We support the Association of Lighting Designers (ALD) Save Stage Lighting campaign to keep stage lighting exempt from proposed EU legislation changes, in order to protect the future of venues and theatres in the UK and across Europe.

    Theatres Trust supports industry campaign to #SaveStageLighting
  • The Playground Theatre in London received £4,715 from the London Small Theatres Grants Scheme towardswidening fire escapes, in this, their first permanent space.
    London Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards 5 more theatres funding

    We are pleased to announce we have awarded £24,870 in grants from the London Theatres Small Grants Scheme to five theatres in need of immediate repairs, addressing accessibility issues and improving conditions for staff, performers and audiences.

    London Theatres Small Grants Scheme awards 5 more theatres funding
  • Theatres Magazine Winter Spring 2018 front cover
    Theatres Magazine Winter / Spring 2018 published

    Theatres Trust Theatres Magazine for Friends and Corporate Supporters has been published, leading on Theatres at Risk stories, here's a peek at what's inside.

    Theatres Magazine Winter / Spring 2018 published
  • The King's Theatre Portsmouth is one of four theatres to receive grants from the final round of the Wolfson funded Urgent Repairs Scheme.
    Theatres Trust announces final four Urgent Repairs recipients

    We have awarded four theatres a total of £54,520 in the final funding round of the Urgent Repairs Scheme. This scheme, set up in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, helps theatres in need of immediate repair and maintenance.

    Theatres Trust announces final four Urgent Repairs recipients
  • Headshot of Tim Eyles
    Tim Eyles reappointed as Theatres Trust Chair

    We are delighted to announce that Culture Secretary Matt Hancock has reappointed Tim Eyles as Chair of the Theatres Trust for a further three years until 31 January 2021.

    Tim Eyles reappointed as Theatres Trust Chair
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    New Theatres Trust archive catalogues available online

    Thanks to the efforts of our wonderful archive volunteers, two of our archive collections have been catalogued. Find out more about the collections and how to access them.

    New Theatres Trust archive catalogues available online
  • Dara O Briain c David MonteithHodge
    Theatres at Risk Register on Good Morning Britain

    Theatres Trust Trustee, Dara Ó Briain, appeared on Good Morning Britain this week to announce the launch of our 2018 Theatres at Risk Register.

    Theatres at Risk Register on Good Morning Britain
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    Trustee Dara Ó Briain talks to BBC Radio London about our work

    Theatres Trust Trustee Dara Ó Briain spoke to Robert Elms on BBC Radio London this week, highlighting the work we do with Theatres at Risk. Listen to find out more about some of the 35 theatres appearing on 2018's Theatres at Risk Register.

    Trustee Dara Ó Briain talks to BBC Radio London about our work