Theatre charity Acting for Others has revealed the winners of its Golden Bucket Awards 2025.
The ceremony, held at the Prince of Wales Theatre yesterday, 10 April 2025, was hosted by Carl Mullaney (La Cage Aux Folles, Sister Act).
The awards celebrate all of the supporters and fundraisers who have helped Acting for Others raise vital funds since 2020, through bucket collections across UK theatres and a variety of events throughout the year.
The show finished with a performance by Stefan Bednarczyk.
Winners at the awards included Backstage Curry, The Noel Coward Foundation, Aylesbury Waterside, the Menier Chocolate Factory (The cast and crew of The Cabinet Minister), and The Book of Mormon in the West End, which raised over £21,000.
Presenters included Rob Houchen and Layton Williams, stars of Titaníque in the West End; Su Pollard; Robert Lindsay; Kim Ismay; Annette Badland; and Samantha Bond.
Forthcoming Acting for Others fundraising events include their annual West End Flea Market, taking place on Saturday 17 May 2025 at St Paul’s Church and Churchyard in Covent Garden
Acting for Others Golden Bucket Awards 2025 – Full list of winners
FABULOUS FUNDRAISING AWARD
Presented by Rob Houchen & Layton Williams
This award is for the most inventive way of fundraising for Acting for Others.
Winner: Backstage Curry
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented by Su Pollard
This award is for someone who has made an outstanding contribution to Acting for Others with fundraisers over the years, and their support is invaluable.
Winner: The Noel Coward Foundation
FANTASTIC FRONT OF HOUSE AWARD
Presented by Kim Ismay & Annette Badland
Winner: The Menier Chocolate Factory – The Cabinet Minister
THE GOLDEN BUCKET AWARD – REGIONAL
Presented by Robert Lindsay
This is the regional theatre that raised the most in the 2024 Theatre collections.
Winner: Aylesbury Waterside
THE GOLDEN BUCKET AWARD – LONDON
Presented by Samantha Bond
This is the London theatre that raised the most in the 2024 Theatre collections.
Winner: The Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre – Raising over £21,000
Prince of Wales Theatre, London
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