The Stage has proudly announced the winners of The Stage Awards, in association with Tysers Live, the industry’s most prestigious event celebrating theatre across the whole of the UK. The ceremony was held at The Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre, London on the January 20, 2025.
The eight categories at the 15th annual awards include Theatre of the Year, Theatre Building of the Year, Producer of the Year, Innovation Award, Community Award, International Award, Unsung Hero and Campaign of the Year – a brand-new award introduced to honour excellence behind the scenes in the fields of theatre marketing and PR. A special Judges’ Award was also presented on the night, while playwright James Graham, who was placed at number one in The Stage 100 list, was also presented with an award.
Kicking off the new year, Ambassador Cruise Line and the PEEL Entertainment Group have opened submissions for their exciting new Ambassador PEEL Playwriting Challenge 2025.
Tickets are now available to see the three rare Magna Cartas, at Durham Cathedral for the first time in eight years.
WhatsOnStage today announce that Gina and Mazz Murray will co-host the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards in association with AudienceView – the only major theatre prize giving decided by the theatregoers themselves – on 9 February 2025 at The London Palladium.
Over 30 years ago, Yugoslavia, which consisted of 6 republics – Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia crumbled, the rise of ethno nationalism disbanding the six nations gradually post 1991, with each republic gaining independence and devastation resulting in the loss of lives. Bosnia and Herzegovina the victims of ethnic cleansing impacting the Bosnian Muslim population. Drawing on this harrowing part of the nation’s history, writer and Director Nebojsa Slijepcevic presents The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent, a short film based aboard a passenger train in 1993, travelling from Belgrade to Bar when tragically intercepted by paramilitary forces in an ethnic cleansing operation. The film focusing particularly on a man who ‘could remain silent’ or speak up against the autrocity. Currently shortlisted as an Oscar contender, Nebojsa tells us more about exploring this subject matter further and what he’s learned from creating the film.
The Bush Theatre today announces An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry, a fundraiser for the theatre which will take place at the west London venue for one night only 
Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals and The Jamie Lloyd Company today announce Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd, opening at The London Palladium. The production runs 14 June – 6 September 2025, with press night on Friday 27 June.