Theatres Trust director Jon Morgan has responded to the newest round of Cultural Recovery Funding: "Theatres Trust is pleased to see further support for theatres in England in the latest round of the Culture Recovery Fund. Theatres have had to remain closed for far longer than anyone could have anticipated so quite rightly, there are... Continue Reading →
News: Theatres Trust makes statement for World Theatre Day
Theatres Trust director Jon Morgan has released a statement on upcoming World Theatre Day (27th March) in light of the pandemic: "This World Theatre Day in 2021 will be a bittersweet one with theatres across the UK unable to open. Before the pandemic hit, theatres played an important role in communities everywhere. More than 34million... Continue Reading →
News: Theatres Trust supports 40 more theatres with final Theatre Reopening Fund grants
The national public advisory body for theatre has awarded a further £155,265 of grants to help theatres with costs of Covid-secure reopening, including changes to the building to reduce congestion, improvements to ventilation systems and simple measures like installing hand sanitisers and screens. The theatres supported reflect the vital elements that make up the theatre... Continue Reading →
News: Theatres Trust respond to Budget 2021 and how it affects the arts
Theatres Trust director Jon Morgan has responded to the 2021 Budget and comments on how it affects the arts: "Theatres Trust welcomes not only the Chancellor’s announcement of additional funding for the arts, but also his recognition for the important role culture will play in the country’s social and economic recovery. £408m is a significant... Continue Reading →
News: Theatres Trust awards grants c£100,000 to improve theatre sustainability
Through its partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, Theatres Trust is awarding c.£100,000 to five theatres to be more environmentally sustainable. These awards are made as the Wolfson Foundation announces the renewal of its funding for the Theatre Improvement Scheme, with a further £360,000 to be awarded over the next three years. Before the pandemic took... Continue Reading →
News: Theatres Trust announce Theatres at Risk 2021 Register
The Covid-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on the UK theatre industry, causing theatres across the country to close and cancel productions, risking companies and jobs. Theatres Trust, the national advisory body for theatres, has assisted theatres throughout the pandemic with their Theatre Reopening Fund grants, #SaveOurTheatres Crowdfunder campaign, free special advice services and assisting... Continue Reading →
News: Theatres Trust responds to Culture Recovery Fund announcement
Theatres Trust director Jon Morgan has responded to today’s news of further grants from the Culture Recovery Fund: "Theatres Trust welcomes the additional £300m in Culture Recovery Fund grants, of which up to £250m is to be distributed by Arts Council England. The priority for theatre in 2021 will be getting to Stage 5 of... Continue Reading →
News: Theatres Trust release statement about Capital Kickstart Fund
Following the announcement of the Capital Kickstart Fund Jon Morgan, director of Theatres Trust, commented: "News that more than 30 theatres will receive funding through the Capital Kickstart Fund is very welcome. Having highlighted to government the plight of theatres whose capital projects had been subject to delays and increased costs due to the pandemic,... Continue Reading →
News: Theatres Trust grants to help theatres reopen top £150k
A further 15 theatres in the UK have received vital support from the national public advisory body for theatres, bringing the total helped through its Theatre Reopening Fund to 35. Offering grants of up to £5,000, the fund supports not-for-profit theatres of all sizes and heritages across the country to meet the costs of reopening... Continue Reading →
News: Theatres Trust comments on effect of new Tiers in England on theatre industry
Following the new Tiers announced today in England, Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan comments on how they will affect the theatre industry: It is a terrible blow for the theatre sector that so many large towns and cities in England are now in Tier 3 where theatres are not permitted to open. There are many... Continue Reading →
