The Stage has today announced the shortlists for The Stage Awards 2025, in association with Tysers Live.
The annual awards celebrate excellence in British theatre and this year’s shortlist showcases nominees from all four UK nations, highlighting the diverse talent across Britain. Among the nominees are Sherman Theatre in Cardiff, nominated for Theatre of the Year; A Play, a Pie and a Pint, based in Glasgow, competing for Producer of the Year; and Lyric Theatre in Belfast, nominated for the International Award for the international tour of Agreement.
In the running for Theatre of the Year, sponsored by Harlequin Floors, are @sohoplace, London; Curve, Leicester; Nottingham Playhouse; Orange Tree Theatre, London; Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London and Sherman Theatre, Cardiff.
The Theatre Building of the Year category, sponsored by TAIT, sees Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, Garsington Opera’s Garsington Studios and The Well Walk Theatre, London competing for the award, with A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Greenwich and Docklands International Festival and Michael Harrison Entertainment up for the Producer of the Year award, sponsored by 3 Mills Studios.
The start-up company reimagining the traditional ballet experience, Ballet Nights is in the running for the Innovation Award, sponsored by Charcoalblue. It is joined by Finn Beames & Company for Quiet Songs and Orchard West, Dartford.
Six organisations are competing for the Community Award, sponsored by Moore Kingston Smith, including Bloomin’ Buds Theatre Company; Icon, Chatham for Ghost Ships; The Javaad Alipoor Company for A Flag Large Enough; Pegasus Opera Company for Windrush Travelling Songbook; Synergy Theatre Project and Wonder Fools for Positive Stories for Negative Times.
The International Award, sponsored by Concord Theatricals, sees Forced Entertainment; Lyric Theatre, Belfast for the international tour of Agreement and Projekt Europa on the shortlist.
The shortlist for the newly introduced Campaign of the Year, sponsored by Cabbells, celebrates outstanding achievements in marketing and PR across the sector. It consists of Mean Girls and Situation UK for Mean Girls Day; Nottingham Playhouse for Punch and Park Theatre and Adam Blanshay Productions for Kim’s Convenience.
An Unsung Hero award, sponsored by Encore, for which there is no shortlist, will also be announced at the ceremony.
Winners will be announced on January 20, 2025 at a ceremony at the Royal Opera House, London.
Alistair Smith, Editor of The Stage said: “It is always inspiring to see the incredible breadth of talent celebrated in The Stage Awards shortlist. This year, we are proud to recognise nominees from all four nations of the UK, ranging from one of UK theatre’s most prolific commercial producers to a community-focused start-up in Bradford.
“The nominees exemplify the creativity and passion that define the performing arts industry. Their work spans a vibrant spectrum of performance disciplines, showcasing the rich diversity of talent and innovation across the sector.
“We look forward to honouring their achievements and celebrating the best of theatre and live performance at this year’s event, which takes place at the Royal Opera House on January 20.”
The Stage Awards in association with Tysers Live are the highest-profile awards celebrating theatre across the whole of the UK. The 2025 awards recognise performing arts organisations and teams who have been making fantastic work over the past 12 months.
Entertainment broker Tysers Live is returning as the headline sponsor of The Stage Awards for the 10th year running.
Sponsors for this year’s event include Harlequin Floors, TAIT, 3 Mills Studios, Charcoalblue, Concord Theatricals, Moore Kingston Smith, Encore, Cabbells and Plann. Supporters include White Light and Encore Insure.
For more information about The Stage Awards visit thestage.co.uk/awards/the-stage-awards
