UK THEATRE AWARDS 2024 nominations announced
The nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced, celebrating the very best of theatre across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Awards are given for creative excellence and outstanding work both on and off stage, including the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award and the coveted UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award. The winners will be announced at this year’s ceremony, taking place on 20 October at 8 Northumberland Avenue, hosted by Faye Tozer.
With nominees from all four nations, this year’s shortlist showcases the creativity and originality of theatre across the UK. Nottingham Playhouse leads the nominations with acknowledgements across four categories: Best Performance in a Play, Excellence in Inclusivity, Excellence in Sustainability and the Workforce Award.
Two theatres receive three nods across various categories – Bristol Old Vic and Leeds Playhouse. Bristol Old Vic was home to productions in both the Best Musical Production and Best New Play categories, whilst also being nominated for Excellence in Inclusivity. Leeds Playhouse has received a nod for Best Musical Production, alongside two nominations in the Best Performance in a Musical category for Jenny Fitzpatrick (Oliver!) and John Hopkins (My Fair Lady). Matt Doyle completes the nominees for Best Performance in a Musical for Sinatra The Musical at Birmingham Rep.
Elsewhere in the performing categories, actors Heather Agyepong & Tosin Cole (Shifters), Ian McDiarmid (The Caretaker), David Shields (Punch) and Keith Singleton (The Pillowman) are all nominated for Best Performance in a Play, whilst Chumisa Dornford-May (Evita), Tania Mathurin (Barnum) and Andrew Schofield (Boys From The Blackstuff) are nominated for Best Supporting Performance (in a Musical or Play).
Belgrade Theatre, Birmingham Rep, Buxton Opera House, Chichester Festival Theatre, Dundee Rep, Lyric Theatre Belfast, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Royal Shakespeare Company and Wise Children have all garnered two nominations apiece.
Co-CEOs of Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre, Claire Walker and Hannah Essex, said: “Across the four nations UK Theatre members are creating incredible work and making a huge difference to their local communities. This year’s UK Theatre Awards nominations are a real testament to the quality and diversity of talent, storytelling and community engagement seen on stage and in venues right across the country.
“Congratulations to all the nominees, and thank you to our sponsors and partners for their fantastic support. We look forward to celebrating with you all on Sunday 20 October.”
Nominations for the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award were announced last month, with Hall for Cornwall, Octagon Theatre Bolton and Polka Theatre making the shortlist.
As announced last week, the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award is Jenny Sealey OBE, Artistic Director of Graeae, who will be honoured at this year’s ceremony.
For the full list of nominees, please click here.
