News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
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Demolition begins at Dudley HippodromeDemolition begins at Dudley HippodromeTheatres Trust is hugely disappointed about the outcome for one of our Theatres at Risk.
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Small Grants Programme helps futureproof 14 theatresSmall Grants Programme helps futureproof 14 theatresWe are pleased to award £64k through our Small Grants Programme in partnership with The Linbury Trust to 14 theatres across the UK.
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Update on Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) schemeUpdate on Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) schemeWe have received further clarification from the government about the eligibility criteria for the Energy and Trade Intensive Industries scheme (ETII), as part of the Energy Bills Discount Scheme.
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Theatres Trust annual conference and ITEAC 2023Theatres Trust annual conference and ITEAC 2023Update on our annual conference and hosting the reception at the International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference.
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Summer 23 Theatres MagazineSummer 23 Theatres MagazineThe latest edition of Theatres Magazine for supporters has been published.
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Creative industries sector visionCreative industries sector visionTheatres Trust welcomes the breadth of the primary goals for the creative sector set out in the government’s vision.
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Planning permission granted for holiday lets next to Blackpool GrandPlanning permission granted for holiday lets next to Blackpool GrandWe are disappointed with Blackpool Council’s Planning Committee's decision to grant permission for holiday accommodation directly above the theatre's stage door.
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Feasibility study outlines way forward for Doncaster GrandFeasibility study outlines way forward for Doncaster GrandThe latest report on the Theatre at Risk has found that the building could partly re-open over the next few years once repair works are completed.
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Update on additional support for Energy and Trade Intensive IndustriesUpdate on additional support for Energy and Trade Intensive IndustriesWe attended a webinar with the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero to get some clarification about eligibility for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries.
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Levelling-up and Regeneration BillLevelling-up and Regeneration BillTheatres Trust has responded to Bill focusing on the reforms to National Planning Policy.
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Elain Harwood (1958 - 2023)Elain Harwood (1958 - 2023)Theatres Trust is sad to note the passing of Elain Harwood architectural historian with Historic England, a post-Second World War English architecture specialist, and a Theatres Trust Life Friend.
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Nineteen theatres to improve accessibility and sustainabilityNineteen theatres to improve accessibility and sustainabilityWe are pleased to support 19 theatres across the UK with £93k through our Small Grants Programme in partnership with The Linbury Trust.