In May of this year, Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre publised a landmark report revealing the state of UK theatre in 2025 – from finances and infrastructure to education and community impact. It shows a world-leading industry delivering huge value, but now under mounting and unsustainable pressure.
Over 37 million people attended the theatre last year – yet rising costs, falling public support, and ageing venues are forcing even flagship organisations to cut programming, postpone maintenance, and scale back outreach.
Despite this, their latest member survey shows:
– over 2/3rds (69%) of theatres are using Theatre Green Book to make their Productions, Buildings and Operations more sustainable
– 100% would improve the sustainability of their Buildings if they could access the needed capital investment.
This proves how many theatres recognise the importance of embedding greener practices for a viable future, and how innovative and determined our sector is to drive this change despite an incredibly tough context.
Read the full report on the SOLT/UKT Website.
The report also features some fantastic case studies highlighting Nottingham Playhouse’s achievements using Theatre Green Book and the BREEAM standards achieved by Hall for Cornwall.
Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre Report
