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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 22h

Good news 🎉 We have awarded a further £88k to 13 theatres through our Small Grants Programme supported by The Linbury Trust to deliver a rage of accessibility, sustainability, and futureproofing projects. 📸 Courtesy of Grimsby Auditorium

Blue stage lights cut through haze to illuminate a full audience at Grimsby Auditorium.

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today's Fifty@50 choice is Spilsby Sessions House, a former courthouse and gaol converted into a theatre which fell into disrepair. Find out what we've been doing to help the local community revitalise its theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Ian Grundy #Theatre #HistoricBuilding

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Highlighting some category finalists in the run up to our Great British Theatres Awards ceremony on 2 Nov Today its Great New Build finalists, which show how bold, accessible and environmentally responsible spaces can nurture artists, regenerate places and become civic destinations

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today's Fifty@50 theatre is Belfast's first purpose-built arts centre, The MAC. Find out how we've been supporting the theatre with planning advice and grant funding www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Janie Airey #Theatre #ArtsCentre #Belfast

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today's Fifty@50 choice, the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, reopened last year following a major capital redevelopment project Find out how we brought together in-house expertise and industry professionals to help guide plans for the theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Hufton+Crow

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

When a landmark London theatre was earmarked for demolition, Theatres Trust advocated for a suitable alternative. The replacement theatre, @sohoplace, became the first new theatre in the West End in 50 years. Find out more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 @sohoplace

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

With Heritage Open Days coming to an end this week we're spotlighting one last Fifty@50 theatre taking part in this year's festival. Find out how we've supported the theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Foster Wilson Size #HeritageOpenDays #Theatre #Suffolk

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today marks the official start of Heritage Open Days making it the perfect time to shine a light on another Fifty@50 theatre taking part in this year’s festival, Tyne Theatre & Opera House. Read about out support for the theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Ian Grundy #Theatre

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A huge thanks to Nicola and the other judges for their time and diligence in assessing all the applications

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Buy The Amulet @buytheamulet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Amulet is an @theatrestrust.bsky.social Great British theatre finalist! Read more at www.theatrestrust.org.uk/gbtafinalists

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Live Theatre @livetheatre.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Delighted that Live Garden & Live Community Garden have been announced as a finalist in @theatrestrust.bsky.social 's Great British Theatres Awards! Our outside spaces provide a peaceful urban oasis & we'll be keeping our fingers crossed for the winners to be announced at the Awards Ceremony 2 Nov!

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce the category finalists for the Great British Theatres Awards, recognising the theatres and their champions making an outstanding contribution to the UK’s cultural life. Find out about the finalists on our website www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Over the next week we're spotlighting theatres on our Fifty@50 list that are taking part in Heritage Open Days. First up we have The Albany Theatre in Coventry. Find out how we've supported the Albany www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... #HeritageOpenDays #ArtDeco #Coventry

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Though the Dominion Theatre is an important part of London's Theatreland today, there was once a time when its future was not so certain. Find out how we helped save the theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 English Heritage West End Survey Collection #Theatre #WestEnd #London

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Featuring on our Fifty@50 list today is Y Muni, a locally-loved arts centre with a unique history. Though it's a vibrant place for the town's community to gather today, this has sadly not always been the case. Find out more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Theatres Trust

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our next Fifty@50 theatre is an excellent example of how Theatres Trust's expert advice can help safeguard theatre use for future generations. Find out how our planning advice helped Clapham Grand www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Dom Martin #Theatre #MusicHall #Variety #London

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today's Fifty@50 theatre is the wonderful HOME in Manchester. Find more about our support www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Paul Karalius #HOME #Manchester #Theatre

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We welcome Cannock Chase Council Cabinet voting in favour of retaining and refurbishing the Prince of Wales Theatre. The only theatre in the area, it is on our #TheatresAtRisk Register and we've been advising the council on options Read our full statement www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

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Cabinet votes for Prince of Wales Theatre to be retained

Theatres Trust welcomes the decision by Cannock Chase Council's Cabinet, following our advice, to save the Theatre at Risk.

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Next on our Fifty@50 list is one of London's oldest theatres, Alexandra Palace Theatre. Find out how we helped breath new life into this historic venue www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Courtesy of Alexandra Palace Theatre #HistoricTheatre #TheatreArchitecture #AllyPally

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Today's Fifty@50 theatre is the brilliant Sherman Theatre in Cardiff. Last year we gave the theatre a grant to help make the switch to more environmentally sustainable lighting💡 Read more about our support www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... #Theatre #Sustainability #Cardiff #Wales

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today is World Elephant Day 🐘 So our Fifty@50 choice is a theatre where elephants feature in the auditorium design - Grand Opera House in Belfast. Find out how we've supported the theatre over the years www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Chris Heaney #WorldElephantDay #Opera #Belfast

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

What a week it's been for our next Fifty@50 theatre 🤩 Last Saturday we were thrilled to see the King's Theatre reopen following an ambitious three-year multi-million-pound redevelopment project. Read more about our support www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... #KingsTheatre #Edinburgh

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Our next Fifty@50 theatre is The Lighthouse in Poole Find out what we're doing to help futureproof one of the largest arts venues outside of London. Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... #Theatre #Arts #Dorset

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Happy Yorkshire Day 🎉 Today's Fifty@50 theatre is no other than west Yorkshire's finest @trwakefield.bsky.social Find out what we've been doing to support it www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Robling Photography #HistoricTheatre #FrankMatcham #YorkshireDay #Wakefield

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

It’s #NorfolkDay and what better way to celebrate than with today’s Fifty@50 theatre, St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn Find out what we've been doing to support Britain's oldest working theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Ian Grundy #Theatre #Shakespeare #Norfolk

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Today's Fifty@50 theatre also celebrates its 50th birthday this year 🎉 Find out what we did to support Theatr Clwyd through a major capital redevelopment project www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Philip Vile

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Today is our 50th birthday 🎂 On this day in 1976, the Theatres Trust Act was given Royal Assent and our organisation was created with the purpose “To promote the better protection of theatres for the benefit of the nation”

Header from Theatres Trust Act 1976 - An Act to establish a Theatres Trust for the better protection of theatres

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today’s Fifty@50 theatre is different from the others we’ve featured. The Lyceum earns its place on the list not so much because of how we’ve helped it, but because it's very important to Theatres Trust’s history. Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Ian Grundy

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Built in 1927, the New Theatre in Peterborough started out as one of the original cinemas in the Odeon chain and its magnificent original Art Deco interior still survives today. Find out how we've supported it www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Ian Grundy #Theatre #ArtDeco

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Did you know Curve Theatre in Leicester is the only theatre in the country without a traditional backstage area? Read today's Fifty@50 post to find out more about how we helped shape plans for this unique theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Ian Grundy #Theatre #Leicester

Pre-show in a studio theatre. House lights are up, the stage is dressed with office furniture and a few audience members are sat in their seats.

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Continuing with our Theatres at Risk theme, the next to feature on our Fifty@50 list is Morecambe Winter Gardens. Find out more about this rare survival and how its being restored to its former glory www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... #Lancashire #MusicHall #Theatre

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Yesterday we announced the removal of Leith Theatre from our Theatres at Risk Register, so it is only right that Leith Theatre is today’s Fifty@50 theatre ⭐️ Find out more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/... 📸 Courtesy of Leith Theatre #TheatresAtRisk #Scotland

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We’ve just announced the #TheatresAtRisk Register 2026, which consists of 39 theatres under threat of closure, redevelopment or severe decay, which all have the potential to be revived for their local communities with the right support. www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

Map of the UK showing Theatres at Risk locations with pull out sections for the north west of England, Greater Manchester and London.

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

This year we celebrate 20 years of Theatres at Risk 🎭️ Over those 20 years, one of the major success stories has been the revival of what is now known as Bradford Live, the next theatre to feature in our Fifty@50 list. Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 David Oxtaby

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Our planning policy expertise helps protect theatres for their communities 🤝 Our next Fifty@50 theatre, Wallingford Corn Exchange, is a fantastic example of this work in action. Find out more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Sinodun Players #HistoricTheatre #TheatreArchitecture

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We're celebrating #NationalSeaSideDay with a closer look at our connection to Shanklin Theatre, the next to feature on our Fifty@50 list 🏖️ Find out how we helped the coastal town's community to save its locally-loved theatre www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Courtesy of the theatre

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The next addition to our Fifty@50 list is @kingstheatre.bsky.social This stunning Grade II* listed theatre was once in decline but has been saved for the coastal city's future generations to enjoy. Find out more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Ian Grundy #HistoricTheatre #Southsea

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

With its distinctive twin conical design, The Landmark is a bold, modern addition to Ilfracombe's coast line. Read our Fifty@50 case study to find out how this venue came to be and what Theatres Trust did to support it www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Theatres Trust #Devon #Theatre

$Exterior of modern theatre made of twin conical concrete towers with windows at the bottom and an entrance porch between the two, with the Fifty@50 logo and title The Landmark, Ilfracombe.$

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Tenth to feature on our Fifty@50 list is the wonderful Stockton Globe. The Globe was added to our first ever Theatres at Risk Register in 2006 but has now been revived as a vibrant live-performance venue. Find out more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Sally Ann Norman

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Featured next is the fantastic @trontheatre.bsky.social in Glasgow. Tron Theatre was the first Scottish theatre to receive a grant from Theatres Trust 🎉 Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 John Johnston #Theatre #Performance #Glasgow

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We’re rounding off #GreatBigGreenWeek with the next addition to our Fifty@50 list, the brilliant @storyhouselive.bsky.social 💚 Read more about the theatre and how we've been supporting it www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Mark Carline #Theatre #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

In keeping with this week's focus on environmental sustainability, next to feature on the Fifty@50 list is @oldvictheatre.bsky.social Find out how we're helping this historic theatre adapt for the future. Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Philip Vile

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

It's #GreatBigGreenWeek 💚 This week we'll be spotlighting theatres we've helped on their environmental sustainability journeys, starting with @marlowetheatre.bsky.social Find out more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 Courtesy of The Marlowe #Theatre #Sustainability #Canterbury

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Today's featured theatre is Billingham Forum in Stockton-on-Tees Combining a sports centre and theatre on a shared site, this Grade II listed venue was the first multi-use leisure destination of its kind. Find out how we helped save it www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 : Ian Grundy

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Next up on our Fifty@50 list we have @mercurytheatre.bsky.social Read about how our advocacy work helped this theatre get a major capital redevelopment project back on track www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... 📸 : Simply C Photography

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The third theatre to feature on our Fifty@50 list is Hoxton Hall. This beautiful Grade II* listed Victorian music hall has a fascinating history, but its future was once under threat. Find out how we helped this important community venue www.theatrestrust.org.uk/about-us/fif... 📸: Sean Pollock

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Next in our Fifty@50 list is BEAM in Hertford 🎭 This is a great example of how we've supported a local authority with its plans to develop an existing theatre to meet modern and future audience needs Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Kicking off our Fifty@50 campaign with @grandtheatrebpl.bsky.social The stunning Grade II* theatre is now thriving, but it nearly didn't survive beyond the 1970s The Grand was the first theatre to receive a grant from us and we've supported it in various ways over the years

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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Proud to announce the judging panel for the Great British Theatres Awards, which brings together leading voices from architecture, sustainability, theatre-making, accessibility, planning and cultural leadership www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

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Great British Theatres Awards Judging Panel

We are proud to announce the fantastic panel, which brings together leading voices from architecture, theatre, sustainability and placemaking.

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