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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    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
  • Theatres Trust logo
    Give the gift of Theatres Trust Friends membership this Christmas

    Treat your friends, loved ones and colleagues to the perfect gift this year, the gift of Theatres Trust Friends membership. Our Friends are loyal, passionate supporters of theatres and have an important role to play in our work. Find out more.

    Give the gift of Theatres Trust Friends membership this Christmas
  • Scarborough Futurist call in refused

    It is with regret that the Secretary of State has decided not to call in the planning decision on the Futurist Theatre, thereby paving the way for the Council to progress demolition of the building.

    Scarborough Futurist call in refused
  • Auditorium of the derelict Brighton Hippodrome, showings its domed ceiling and ornate plasterwork.
    Theatres Trust statement on sale of Brighton Hippodrome

    We understand that Brighton Hippodrome has been sold to a new owner. The Hippodrome is the finest surviving example of a circus theatre in the country and is currently on the Trust's Theatres at Risk Register.

    Theatres Trust statement on sale of Brighton Hippodrome
  • Morecambe Winter Gardens
    Support our Christmas Appeal 2017

    We continually work to ensure that theatre development has a lasting impact. This year we hope to raise over £5,000 through our christmas appeal to help theatres become more sustainable for the future.

    Support our Christmas Appeal 2017
  • Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking follow up
    Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking follow up

    Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking took place on 17 October at Lyric Hammersmith. Find out more about the day.

    Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking follow up
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    Have you ever wondered... what role theatres play in placemaking?

    The exciting programme for Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking has been finalised, and delegate tickets are still available. Ensure your theatres make the most of the opportunities afforded by placemaking, book your delegate place now.

    Have you ever wondered... what role theatres play in placemaking?
  • Theatres Trust Theatres Magazine Autumn 2017 designed by Nick Vincent
    Theatres Magazine Autumn 2017 published

    Theatres Trust Theatres Magazine for Friends and Corporate Supporters has been published, leading on Conference topic of placemaking, here's a peek at what's inside.

    Theatres Magazine Autumn 2017 published
  • Salford Victoria
    Autumn 2017 Building Better Theatres Workshops open for bookings

    Autumn 2017 Building Better Theatres Workshops are open for bookings. The workshops provide training to local authorities and theatre organisations. Workshops include 'Planning a Capital Project' and 'Delivering a Capital Project'.

    Autumn 2017 Building Better Theatres Workshops open for bookings
  • Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking logo
    Hear from our Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking Gold Sponsors

    Allies and Morrison and Haworth Tompkins are Gold Sponsors of Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking. Find out why they are supporters of the conference, and why theatres and placemaking is relevant.

    Hear from our Conference 17: Theatres & Placemaking Gold Sponsors
  • Audiences getting ready for s ashow at the Scarborough Futurist.
    Help us stop the demolition of Scarborough Futurist

    The Scarborough Futurist, on our Theatres at Risk register, is currently subject to an application for demolition. We have objected and urge you to as well.

    Help us stop the demolition of Scarborough Futurist
  • Headshot of Mike Sell
    New Honorary Life Friend announced

    We are delighted to announce Mike Sell as an Honorary Life Friend. Mike Sell is a theatre historian and has been involved with Theatres Trust for over 30 years.

    New Honorary Life Friend announced