News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Spring Budget 2024
Theatres Trust welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement that the Theatre Tax Relief will be made permanent.
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More grants for theatres to improve environmental sustainability
Six theatres receive funding through the latest round of the Theatre Improvement Scheme, as the Wolfson Foundation confirms its support for another three years.
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Play On by Alistair Fair for £10 donation
Theatres Trust Honorary Life Friend Alistair Fair has kindly donated copies of his 2019 book for us to offer supporters in return for a small donation.
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Performing arts venues shortlisted for RIBA 2024 awards
RIBA has announced the shortlists for its regional awards, which include a number of cultural buildings.
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Gary Kemp becomes Theatres Trust Ambassador
We are delighted that former Trustee Gary Kemp will continue to support us as an Ambassador.
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Winter 24 edition of Theatres Magazine published
Friends, Patrons and Corporate Supporters have been sent a digital copy of Theatres Magazine.
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Theatres at Risk Register 2024 announced
This year’s list of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition consists of 39 theatres with two new additions.
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Cultural Infrastructure Maintenance Assessment
We urge the theatre sector to take part in an important research survey being conducted on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport into repair and maintenance backlogs in cultural venues.
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Blog: Reflections on 2023 and a look forward to 2024
As 2023 draws to a close, Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan looks back over the key issues and achievements of the year and forward to priorities in 2024.
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Theatre Green Book UK announces ambitious future plans
We are delighted to share plans for the Theatre Green Book UK, the grassroots initiative that sets common standards for sustainable theatre.
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Festive fundraiser
Helping us continue our work with theatres by making a donation to our campaign.
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Congratulations to Chair Dave Moutrey on new Manchester Culture role
Dave Moutrey will take up the role of Director of Culture at Manchester City Council.