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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.

  • Manpreet Gill with Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan and Deputy Chair Katie Town.
    Theatres Trust welcomes Boardroom Apprentice Manpreet Gill

    We are delighted that Manpreet Gill is joining us through the scheme that widens the diversity on boards.

    Theatres Trust welcomes Boardroom Apprentice Manpreet Gill
  • Group of people on a tour of a historic theatre auditorium.
    Theatre architecture recognised in RIBA Regional Awards 2023

    RIBA has announced the shortlists for its regional awards, which include several theatres and performance spaces.

    Theatre architecture recognised in RIBA Regional Awards 2023
  • Packed auditorium at Tyne Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne
    Seven theatres awarded funding to improve environmental sustainability

    Our Theatre Improvement Scheme with the Wolfson Foundation has awarded a total of £124,000 for environmental projects.

    Seven theatres awarded funding to improve environmental sustainability
  • Auditorium of historic theatre
    King’s Theatre redevelopment project goes ahead

    Theatres Trust welcomes the news that capital works will commence at the Edinburgh theatre thanks to increased funding from City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Government.

    King’s Theatre redevelopment project goes ahead
  • Exterior of Royal Lyceum Theatre at night
    Creative Scotland budget cut reversed

    Theatres Trust welcomes the news that the Scottish Government has restored c£7m to the budget for the arts.

    Creative Scotland budget cut reversed
  • Auditorium of Oldham Coliseum
    Theatre provision in Oldham

    Theatres Trust comments on the situation in Oldham, following the announcement of the closure of Oldham Coliseum next month

    Theatre provision in Oldham
  • Auditorium of historic theatre Walthamstow Granada
    Theatres at Risk Register 2023 unveiled

    This year’s list of theatres under threat of closure, redevelopment or demolition includes 38 theatres with three being removed as their futures look secure.

    Theatres at Risk Register 2023 unveiled
  • Winter 23 magazine cover
    Winter 23 Theatres Magazine

    The latest edition of Theatres Magazine for supporters has been published.

    Winter 23 Theatres Magazine
  • Theatre Green Book
We've making theatre sustainable
    Job opportunity: Theatre Green Book Coordinator

    The Theatre Green Book Management Partnership is looking for a Theatre Green Book Coordinator to provide overall coordination and administration support for the Theatre Green Book.

    Job opportunity: Theatre Green Book Coordinator
  • Exterior of Spilsby Theatre
    Theatres benefit from Levelling Up funding

    Theatres Trust welcomes news that several theatre projects will receive funding as part of the second round of the Levelling Up Fund.

    Theatres benefit from Levelling Up funding
  • The exterior of the Fire Station Auditorium facing onto the public square on a sunny day.
    Civic Trust Awards 2023

    We are pleased to see a number of theatres and performance spaces recognised at the 2023 Civic Trust Awards for their architecture, design and positive civic contribution to their local communities.

    Civic Trust Awards 2023
  • Electricity pylons
    Energy Bills Discount Scheme

    The Government has announced details of its support for business energy prices from April 2023.

    Energy Bills Discount Scheme