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🎭 We champion the future of live performance in the UK, by protecting and supporting excellent theatre buildings which meet the needs of their communities. https://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/
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πŸ“’ Job opportunity We are seeking an experienced and creative individual to be responsible for developing and implementing the strategy that generates raised income for Theatres Trust - which make our vital work possible #ArtsJobs #Fundraising www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

πŸ“’ We are partnering with Race Furniture on an exciting new award as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations πŸͺ‘ Seating's Second Act gives one small theatre the chance have a full auditorium seating refurbishment Please share with any small theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

Jennie Lee's trailblazing white paper for the arts was published 60 years ago today. It insisted that the arts should be central to everyday life and publicly supported for the benefit of all. www.campaignforthearts.org/news/jennie-...

We are delighted that the Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed the reappointment of Theatres Trust’s Chair, Dave Moutrey and two Trustees, James Dacre and Stephanie Hall, for a further three-year term Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

The Welsh government has announced an additional Β£4.4m to support the arts, culture and publishing sectors in 2025-2026. #NewsInBrief

🎭 We've been making the case for urgent investment in theatre buildings, so we are thrilled that the government has announced its £85m Creative Foundations Fund for venues We are ready to advise theatres on their applications Read our full statement www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

We collaborated with Historic England and the Carbon Literacy Project to create the Carbon Literacy Shareable Course for Heritage Organisations, aimed at enhancing sustainability efforts in the #heritage sector. Join the free webinar to learn more: www.tickettailor.com/events/theca...

🎭 Soprano Adelina Patti was born on this day in 1843 She gives her name to a wonderful theatre in Craig Y Nos, which was added to an existing neo-gothic building by the singer and her husband It is the most ambitious of the UK's few private theatres database.theatrestrust.org.uk/resources/th...

Britain’s first purpose-built repertory theatre, The Old Rep in Birmingham, opened on this day in 1913πŸŽ‰ πŸ’‘ We were delighted to join with specialist LED lighting manufacturer GDS to award funding to the theatre for a front of house lighting project in 2020. https://buff.ly/4hVKb8T

πŸ’š We are pleased to fund Grade I listed Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds through our Theatres Improvement Scheme with the Wolfson Foundation πŸ’‘ A Β£20k grant will support the theatre to upgrade its lighting rig to a full LED rig

πŸ’š Through our grant scheme we are funding SPID Theatre to improve its environmental sustainability 🌳 Windows will be insulated to stop air leakage and reduce need for heating. Green walls will be created to remove pollutants, improve biodiversity and reduce noise.

πŸ’š A Β£20k grant from our Theatres Improvement Scheme will support Sherman Theatre to begin changing from tungsten to LED lighting πŸ’‘ The new LED system is energy efficient, cost-effective, has a longer lifespan - and will give lighting designers more flexibility

πŸ’š Delighted to support Arts at the Old Fire Station, which works closely with people who are homeless, isolated or disadvantaged πŸ’‘ It will update its remaining lights to LEDs becoming a fully LED theatre

πŸ’š Our Β£16k grant supports New Wolsey Theatre with sustainability work including installing LEDs and sensors backstage πŸŽ‚ It is part of a larger scheme aiming to achieve a range of decarbonisation improvements across the building by its 50th anniversary in 2029

πŸ’š With the Wolfson Foundation, we’ve funded @derbytheatre.bsky.social to complete the final 20% of a project to install LEDs and movement sensors ⭐ Earlier work improved the building’s DEC rating from G to B – this will maintain that rating and continue improvements towards A.

πŸ’š Our funding will contribute to a major project to replace dimmers and tungsten lighting with LEDs at The Courtyard Centre for the Arts in Hereford saving 9,000kgs Co2 and reducing electricity use by 90% ♻️ Old lights will be donated to smaller theatres or upcycled into domestic lamps

πŸ’š With a Β£20k grant from our Theatre Improvement Scheme with Wolfson Foundation, CentreStage in Kilmarnock will update its auditorium lighting πŸ’‘ Current wattage consumption for a 6-hour rehearsal/performance period is 98.8k Wh, which would be reduced to 37.1k Wh following the upgrades

πŸ’š Delighted to fund Broadway Theatre Catford which is starting a five-year campaign to switch entirely to LEDs πŸ’‘ This project will replace 45% of the overhead PAR Cans and fresnels in the auditorium, reducing carbon footprint from 7 metric tonnes of Co2 pa to 0.7 and saving Β£4k+ pa

πŸ’š Delighted to announce 9 more theatres receiving grants to improve their environmental sustainability through our partnership with the Wolfson Foundation Read more about the projects and the grant scheme www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

🎭 It's been a little while, but we've updated our Theatres and Venues Starter Pack as more UK theatres have joined BlueSky recently including @nordenfarm.bsky.social @pitlochryft.bsky.social @victheatre.bsky.social @royalderngate.bsky.social @trwakefield.bsky.social go.bsky.app/UYXzVN7

Theatres Magazine Winter 25 has been published to coincide with the launch of the #TheatresAtRisk Register 2025. Our Showcase article on former Theatre at Risk Bradford Odeon unveils its ten year project to reopen as Bradford Live. Theatres Magazine is a benefit for our supporters buff.ly/4hM4HZu

C is: Theatr Clwyd Opened 1976, Theatr Clwyd was designed by Flintshire County Architect RW Harvey. Grade II as an important post war civic arts and theatre complex, extensive work is now underway, radically altering the original form @c20society.bsky.social c20society.org.uk/news/plans-t...

New to the #TheatresAtRisk Register 2025 - Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre The only public theatre in the area and an important local building that has served its local community for 150+ years Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...

πŸŽ‚ Happy 89th birthday @camartstheatre.bsky.social We were delighted to hear about the major redevelopment plans for the theatre from architect Ian Chalk at our conference last year and can't wait to see the results

πŸŽ‰ Good news for Harlequin Theatre & Cinema as Reigate and Banstead Council commits Β£10m towards rebuilding it We added this beloved local theatre to our 2025 #TheatresAtRisk Register as its future looked uncertain due to RAAC Read more about the Harlequin www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

We’re very proud to be the first theatre in England to install Auracast, a groundbreaking Bluetooth technology that will transform accessibility for our audiences! Find out more here... contactmcr.com/news/contact...

New to the #TheatresAtRisk Register 2025 - The Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh A distinctive Modernist textured concrete and glass building that was a popular local venue until forced to close due to the presence of RAAC Read more about The Brunton Theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...

"Having a live active theatre in your town can play a huge part of feeling pride in your place" says Chris Bryant, Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism giving the closing keynote speech at our #TheatresAtRisk Register launch event

Lucy Godfrey from Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust joins our live Theatres at Risk Register launch panel, introducing us to the work the organisation is doing to bring Grade II listed Derby Hippodrome back into use. Read more about Derby Hippodrome on our website buff.ly/3X044nt #TheatresAtRisk

#TheatresAtRisk Register launch event begins with CEO Joshua McTaggart talking how important theatres are to communities placemaking economy and wellbeing of the nation The event is dedicated to our former Director John Earl who did so much for theatres www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

πŸ“† Our Theatres at Risk Register 2025 Launch Event is starting at 12 Still time to join us to hear more about the theatres on this year's register, new additions, trends and progress being made Recording will be available later if you can't make it today www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/event...

πŸ“’ We’ve announced the 2025 #TheatresAtRisk Register which features 43 theatres, 5 additions, one removed. 🎭 Every theatre on the list could be revived for use by their communities with the right support. Find out more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

πŸ“† Tomorrow (Tues 28 Jan) we announce the 2025 Theatres at Risk Register There are currently 39 theatres on the register, but check in with us tomorrow to find out what has changed... #TheatresAtRisk www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/event...

πŸ‘ Fantastic to see the great work of volunteers at Morecambe Winter Gardens highlighted in this piece. We've been supporting the theatre for a number of years and it is on our #TheatresAtRisk Register - although its future is looking much brighter now www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...

Huge congratulations to Orchard Theatre who turned the β€˜crumbling’ concrete crisis into a positive story

πŸ’™ Lifting our spirits on Blue Monday with some beautiful blue theatres The Alexandra, Birmingham Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield Tyne Theatre & Opera House @grandtheatrebpl.bsky.social #BlueMonday

πŸ“’ Full line-up announced for our #TheatresAtRisk Register 2025 launch event on Tues 28 Jan Join us for a rundown of the 2025 list, pivotal moments from the past year + panel discussion on reviving Theatres at Risk Find out more and book your free place www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/event...

πŸ“£ We've just sent the first of the year's monthly newsletters featuring - Blog: 2024 in review Sale of Abbeydale Picture House Theatres at Risk Register 2025: Launch event Grant deadlines Planning applications affecting theatres + more Sign up πŸ‘‰ https://buff.ly/4am3rKn πŸ“·Andy Gallacher

ℹ️ SADLER'S WELLS EAST set to open next month The brand-new purpose-built theatre for dance on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, will officially throw open its doors on Thursday 6th February 🎟️ www.sadlerswells.com πŸ“· Peter Cook @sadlerswells.bsky.social

πŸ’š Great to see #TheatreGreenBook included in the advocacy and campaigning category of #TheStage100 πŸ’š We are proud to be a member of the steering group for this fantastic project as it expands its reach and impact