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What are The Stage Awards?
The Stage Awards are the highest-profile awards celebrating theatre across the whole of the UK. When we launched The Stage Awards, our goal was to create an event that honoured the full breadth of British theatre.
Now entering our 15th year, The Stage has honoured over 100 exceptional winners, spanning prestigious national theatres and major organisations to intimate, hidden gems and the unsung heroes who keep them running—front of house staff, casting directors, and stage door keepers among them.
The Stage Awards celebrates eight categories: Theatre of the Year, Theatre Building of the Year, Producer of the Year, Innovation Award, International Award, Community Award, Unsung Hero and a brand new category Campaign of the Year, which is set to honour an outstanding marketing and PR campaign for the first time.
When are The Stage Awards and can I attend?
The awards ceremony will take place on January 20, 2025 at Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre, London.
Doors will open at 16.30 with the ceremony starting at 17.00pm.
Is my organisation eligible for a Stage Award?
The awards recognise excellence in British theatre and will celebrate achievements in the theatre industry from December 2023 - November 2024. For more on eligibility, go here.
Subscribers of The Stage are invited to enter a submission. Full a full breakdown of category criteria and eligibility, download your submission pack here.
Entries for the 2025 awards are now closed.
Can I enter my organisation for more than one category?
You can enter yourself or someone else across all/ any categories.
Entries for the 2025 awards are now closed.
Is there a fee to enter?
There is no fee to submit an organisation or individual for The Stage Awards, however you must be a subscriber to The Stage to participate. If you are not already a subscriber, you can take out an individual subscription here, subscriptions start at just £5.99. Alternatively, you can get access for your team or organisation for a significantly discounted rate by contacting tscorporates@thestage.co.uk.
Entries for the 2025 awards are now closed.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
The Stage Awards could not happen without the generous support from our sponsors.
If you are interested in being a sponsor in 2024/ 2025 please get in touch.
Tysers Live
headline sponsor
Tysers Live is a new, global division of Tysers dedicated to servicing the needs of the global entertainment industry. The new initiative sees offerings in Theatre, Music, Live Events, Media & Film and Advertising & Commercials combine under one brand.
From theatrical tours to staging companies, producers and set designers, Tysers Live provides the right coverage for you. Without the correct cover, the world can’t enjoy your show. We have worked with productions of every size and have a wealth of experience – our client list is exhaustive and contains many West End, Broadway and International Touring productions. We also act for numerous trade bodies and associations.
Because no two productions are the same, Tysers Live offers bespoke insurance packages to suit all. Our approach is to structure insurance programmes that reflect the needs of the company, producer, individuals or project. For more information or to discuss your insurance needs, please visit www.tysers.com/solution/entertainment-sport/theatre-insurance/
3 Mills Studios
sponsor of Producer of the Year
An iconic production destination nestled on an attractive island oasis in the heart of East London creative community. Our versatile studio space supports both the Theatre and Film industry with 10 dedicated rehearsal spaces, 9 larger sound stages, offices, workshops and more. Whatever you are looking to create we have the facilities to support you. We have the size and height to accommodate large sets, aerial work, technical rigs, as well as smaller spaces for intimate readings and coaching sessions. Our clients include Sonia Friedmans, Michael Harrison, Cameron Mackintosh, the English National Opera, Kenny Wax, Disney Theatrical, Playful Productions, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures.
Cabbells
sponsor of Campaign of the Year
We are Cabbells, the trusted partner of leading arts institutions for more than 40 years, specialising in programme design, content creation and advertising sales for the arts. Our Creative Studio crafts beautiful digital and print content to enrich audience experiences, inspire loyalty and increase production revenues. We design and produce attention-grabbing programmes, brochures, and magazines. Our clients range from music festival producers, Arts & Crafts heritage organisations, the orchestral & operatic, to the biggest West End theatres in the business.
Charcoalblue
sponsor of the Innovation Award
Charcoalblue is an international design consultancy made up of a staff with deep experience of performing, designing, and operating in performing arts facilities of all types. We offer a holistic approach that consists of venue planning and auditorium design, acoustic design, experience design, and design and specification of theatre systems – seating, stage lighting, stage engineering, and audiovisual. Our proposed project leader, Lead Design Principal Clemeth Abercrombie, brings expertise in the performing arts and as lead consultant for projects like TheatreSquared. Our portfolio includes early-stage planning for notable performing arts facilities including Stages in Houston and PAC NYC at the World Trade Centre. We create amazing spaces where stories are told, and experiences are shared.
Concord Theatricals
sponsor of the International Award
Concord Theatricals is the world’s most significant theatrical company, comprising the catalogues of R&H Theatricals, Samuel French and Tams-Witmark, plus dozens of new signings each year. Our unparalleled roster includes the work of Irving Berlin, Agatha Christie, George & Ira Gershwin, Marvin Hamlisch, Lorraine Hansberry, Kander & Ebb, Tom Kitt, Ken Ludwig, Marlow & Moss, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anaïs Mitchell, Dominique Morisseau, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Thornton Wilder and August Wilson. We are the only firm providing truly comprehensive services to the creators and producers of plays and musicals, including theatrical licensing, music publishing, script publishing, cast recording and first-class producing.
encore
sponsor of the Unsung Hero award
Encore is the premier provider of lighting equipment for theatre productions across the UK, including London’s West End, Off-West End, Europe, and Asia, as well as numerous UK and international tours. Renowned for its exceptional equipment and unmatched customer service, Encore works closely with established lighting designers, production electricians, and emerging talent to bring every vision to life with precision and expertise.
Harlequin Floors
sponsor of Theatre of the Year
Harlequin Floors are world renowned manufacturers and installers of sprung dance floors and vinyls, ballet barres and mirrors, theatre and performance space flooring. With over 45 years experience, Harlequin has an enviable reputation having worked with some of the world’s most prestigious dance and performing arts schools, touring dance companies and theatres.
Moore Kingston Smith
sponsor of the Community Award
Moore Kingston Smith are the go-to accountants and advisers for theatre, both West End and regional, and hub for Broadway producers transferring shows to the UK. The specialist team is immersed in the sector, delivering advice tailored to the unique demands of the industry.
Moore Kingston Smith are experts in theatre tax credits and have been involved right from the start, working with the industry to design a scheme that has become a vital part of the funding mix. With the team exclusively working in the sector, they fully understand the pressure points of production and can help, not only with tax credits, but also with accounts, tax structuring, payroll, furlough queries and business strategy.
TAIT
sponsor of Theatre Building of the Year
TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With over 45 years of innovation, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design.
TAIT’s global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and global venues, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.
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