The Stage Awards
January 12, 2026
17:00 - 19:30
The biggest celebration of theatremakers
The Stage Awards are the biggest celebration of theatre and theatremakers across the UK, honouring the creativity, talent, and dedication that make British theatre world-renowned.
For 16 years, the awards have championed everything from prestigious national theatres to hidden gems and the unsung heroes behind the scenes.
In association with Tysers Live, the 2026 ceremony took place on January 12 at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre, recognising achievements from December 2024 to November 2025 and celebrating the very best from across all four UK nations.
Yasmin Norvill
Awards Step
2026 Winners & Shortlists
Event & Sponsorship Info
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Timeline
Submissions open
Submissions close
The judging panel meets
Shortlist announced online and in The Stage newspaper
Winners announced at The Stage Awards ceremony
Testimonials
To be recognised for your hard work and dedication to the industry, in front of a room full of peers, is always a massive boost. We are grateful to The Stage for their recognition and support.
Joseph Houston, Artistic Director - Hope Mill Theatre
I wanted to share a huge THANK YOU to everyone at The Stage for our award. It was a great honour and surprise to receive the award and recognition for the work we are doing at Brixton House.
Monique Baptiste Brown, Head of Marketing - Brixton House
Featured Videos
Featured News
The Stage Awards 2026: winners in full
Winners of The Stage Awards 2026, in association with Tysers Live, have been unveiled at a ceremony at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre in London on January 12. Read the article in full here.
Soho Theatre Walthamstow heads: new venues are more vital in trying times
Soho Theatre leaders have vouched for the importance of building new venues in underserved areas despite ‘trying times’ for the arts.
Wessex Grove boss: Co-productions are on the rise – and they are exciting
Wessex Grove co-founder Benjamin Lowy has hailed an ‘exciting’ increase in co-productions across the sector, claiming they can benefit organisations both financially and artistically.
Publisher Nick Hern: New writing is in danger
Leading publisher Nick Hern has warned that new work is in jeopardy, and has called for the industry to provide active encouragement and training for early-career playwrights.
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Sam Marlowe
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Featured Judges
Lyn Gardner
Baz Bamigboye
Amanda Parker
Sam Marlowe
Natasha Tripney
The Stage Awards Headline Sponsor
The Stage Awards Sponsors
The Stage Awards Supporters
