The UK Pantomime Association is delighted to announce the nominees for The Pantomime Awards 2025, which will take place on Sunday 13 April at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking, staged in partnership with sponsors Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment (ATGE).

The Pantomime Awards 2025 nominees exemplify the breadth of talent, skill, enthusiasm and hard work from those on and offstage who work tirelessly year-round to deliver top-notch entertainment to theatres across the country.

This year, the Nigel Ellacott Special Recognition Award for Pantomime History, Tradition and Heritage has been introduced in remembrance of the true legend of pantomime, who sadly passed away in 2024. Nigel received the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Pantomime Awards in 2022 in recognition of his huge contribution to pantomime, from performing as Sister and Dame, to designing and making costumes, writing scripts and championing the genre. All of the Special Recognition Awards, which celebrate productions or individuals representing the values that the Association seeks to promote, as well as an award for Outstanding Achievement, will be announced at the ceremony.

The UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) has announced the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2024 in association with Stagecoach at a ceremony that took place on 18 June at G Live in Guildford, which was presented by Angellica Bell, Myra DuBois and Ore Oduba, with Rob Madge presenting the coveted Best Pantomime Awards. 

Twins FX received the Outstanding Achievement Award for their exceptional contribution to the pantomime industry. Their special effects have revolutionised pantomime through breathtaking transformation sequences and adding awe-inspiring spectacle from flying double-decker buses to enormous animatronic crocodiles and jaw-dropping illusions. Their creativity knows no bounds and helps create the true magic of pantomime.