The Stage Awards 2025 nominations announced

The Stage has announced nominations for its annual The Stage Awards 2025.

The winners of the awards will be announced on 20 January 2025, at a ceremony at the Royal Opera House in London.

The Stage Awards first started in 2010.

In the running for Theatre of the Year are the West End’s @sohoplace, London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Orange Tree Theatre, the Curve in Leicester, the Nottingham Playhouse, and the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff.

Alongside the nominees (see below), the winner of the Unsung Hero award will be announced at the ceremony.

This year’s judges of the awards are: Alistair Smith, Editor of The Stage; Georgia Snow, Features Editor of The Stage; Matt Hemley, Deputy Editor of The Stage; Lyn Gardner, Associate Editor of The Stage; David Benedict, Author and Theatre critic; Baz Bamigboye, Entertainment Columnist for Deadline; Amanda Parker, Founder of Inc Arts UK; and Sam Marlowe, Reviews Editor of The Stage.

Alistair Smith, editor of The Stage, said in a statement: “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,” Smith continued. “Their work spans a vibrant spectrum of performance disciplines, showcasing the rich diversity of talent and innovation across the sector.”

Also see: The Stage Awards 2024: Winners | Nominees

The Stage Awards 2025: List of nominations

Theatre of the Year

@sohoplace, London
Curve, Leicester
Nottingham Playhouse
Orange Tree Theatre, London
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London
Sherman Theatre, Cardiff

Theatre Building of the Year

Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre
Garsington Opera’s Garsington Studios
The Well Walk Theatre, London

Producer of the Year

A Play, a Pie and a Pint
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
Michael Harrison Entertainment

Innovation Award

Ballet Nights
Finn Beames & Company for Quiet Songs
Orchard West, Dartford

Community Award

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
Wonder Fools for Positive Stories for Negative Times

International Award

Forced Entertainment
Lyric Theatre, Belfast for the international tour of Agreement
Projekt Europa

Campaign of the Year

Nottingham Playhouse for Punch
Park Theatre and Adam Blanshay Productions for Kim’s Convenience
Situation UK for Mean Girls Day

Unsung Hero Award

To be announced at the ceremony

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