The Evening Standard Theatre Award nominations were announced today with the Donmar Warehouse (4), the Royal Court (5) and the National Theatre (6) battling it out for the most nominations.
Rising star Gugu Mbatha-Raw has been nominated for Best Actress for her portrayal of Nell Gwynn, who rose from the 17th Century London stage to become the mistress of Charles II. Mbatha-Raw faces stiff competition for the Natasha Richardson Best Actress Award from Nicole Kidman (Photograph 51), Denise Gough (People, Places and Things) and Lia Williams (Oresteia) who also received nominations.
Imelda Staunton’s performance in Gypsy, in what was widely called a career defining performance, has been recognised in a new category for best musical performance. Katie Brayben, for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Rosalie Craig for City of Angels and Killian Donnelly for Kinky Boots have also been nominated.
Other high-profile names up for awards this year include James McAvoy for The Ruling Class, Ralph Fiennes for Man and Superman, Simon Russell Beale for Temple and Gemma Arterton for Made in Dagenham.
Nominations for Best Play include The Mortherfucker with the Hat at the National Theatre, Hangmen at the Royal Court and The Father at the Ustinov Bath, Tricycle & Wyndham’s Theatre.
The Evening Standard Theatre Awards will be hosted by Rob Brydon and co-hosted by Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellan on 22 November 2015 at the Old Vic.
Royal Court nominations
Best Play – Hangmen
Best Design – Anna Fleische, Hangmen
Most Promising New Play – Molly Davies, God Bless The Child
Most Promising New Play – Diana Nneka Atuona, Liberian Girl
Emerging Talent – David Moorst, Violence And Son
National Theatre nominations
Best Actor – Ralph Fiennes, Man And Superman
Best Actress – Denise Gough, People, Places And Things.
Best Play – The Motherfucker With The Hat
Best Director – The Motherfucker With The Hat
Emerging Talent – Calvin Demba, The Red Lion
Emerging Talent – Patsy Ferran, Treasure Island
Donmar Warehouse nominations
Best Actor – Simon Russell Beale, Temple
Best Design – Tim Hatley, Temple
Best Design – Robert Jones, City of Angels
Best Musical Performance – Rosalie Craig, City of Angels
London Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2015 – Nominees in full
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