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Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.

  • Montage of performers, audience and community activities
    Festive fundraiser

    Helping us continue our work with theatres by making a donation to our campaign.

    Festive fundraiser
  • Dave Moutrey at Theatres Trust Conference.
    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.

    Congratulations to Chair Dave Moutrey on new Manchester Culture role
  • Warm Welcome Spaces
    Warm Welcome Spaces

    Theatres Trust is pleased to be a partner for the Warm Welcome Spaces campaign again and encourages theatres to sign up.

    Warm Welcome Spaces
  • Theatres Magazine TM Autumn 23 cover
    Autumn 23 edition of Theatres Magazine published

    Friends, Patrons and Corporate Supporters have been sent a digital copy of Theatres Magazine.

    Autumn 23 edition of Theatres Magazine published
  • Performance of The Regulars at Hope Mill Theatre in front of a busy audience in the small theatre auditorium.
    Extra grant funding from The Linbury Trust

    We are delighted that The Linbury Trust has increased its support of our UK Small Grants Programme for the next three rounds of the programme.

    Extra grant funding from The Linbury Trust
  • People sat in small groups at an awayday
    Three Trustees reappointed

    We are delighted that Annie Hampson, Jane Spiers and Katie Town have been reappointed to our Board.

    Three Trustees reappointed
  • Rupert Rhymes
    Obituary: Rupert Rhymes

    Theatres Trust is sad to note the passing of our former Chair and Honorary Life Friend. Theatre historian Mark Fox pays tribute.

    Obituary: Rupert Rhymes
  • West End production of Hair with a busy audience
    Blog: Theatres Fit for the Future

    Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan sets out the thinking behind our refreshed vision and key priorities for the next three years.

    Blog: Theatres Fit for the Future
  • Annual Report 2023 cover
    Annual Report 2023

    We've published our review of the year until the end of March 2023, which provides financial information and looks at our achievements.

    Annual Report 2023
  • Grant recipients Rich Mix posing with Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan and Small Grants Programme funders The Linbury Trust's Stuart Hobley and Charles Holloway.
    Small Grants Programme reopens for applications

    We’ve revised the application form and guidance to make applying for our grants easier.

    Small Grants Programme reopens for applications
  • Royal and Derngate
    Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

    Following the news of the closure of the Royal & Derngate due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete and the earlier closure of the Brunton, Theatres Trust has commented.

    Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
  • Corner site entrance to the New Theatre Royal in Lincoln at dusk.
    Explore performance spaces near you

    This September, theatres around the country are hosting events celebrating their architecture and history with Open House London, Heritage Open Days, and Scotland’s Doors Open Days.

    Explore performance spaces near you