The Stage Debut Awards — the UK’s solely awards devoted solely to breakthrough theatre expertise — are again for 2025.
For the primary time ever, world leisure big Netflix steps in as headline sponsor, affirming its dedication to nurturing the subsequent wave of British expertise throughout stage and display.
Happening at London’s 8 Northumberland Avenue on Sunday twenty eighth September, the ceremony will highlight the rising stars who’ve made their skilled debuts in UK theatre over the previous yr — on stage and behind the scenes.
Now in its ninth yr, The Stage Debut Awards has develop into a trusted launchpad for careers that go on to form the trade. From Olivier winners to West Finish headliners and worldwide display success tales, the alumni record speaks volumes. Previous winners embrace the likes of Miriam-Teak Lee (On the City), and Lynette Linton (Sweat).
Anne Mensah, VP of Content material at Netflix UK, shared:
“We’re actually excited to be supporting this yr’s Stage Debut Awards, the one UK awards devoted to recognising breakthrough theatre expertise from all backgrounds proper throughout the UK. It’s a partnership that builds on our longstanding relationships with BAFTA Breakthrough, the Nationwide Youth Theatre, and others — all dedicated to discovering and championing the subsequent technology of British inventive expertise.”
Editor of The Stage, Alistair Smith, added:
“We’re completely delighted to welcome Netflix as headline sponsor. Their backing sends a strong message about the way forward for British theatre — and the thrilling, numerous people shaping its subsequent chapter.”
- 2025’s classes embrace:
- Finest Performer in a Play
- Finest Performer in a Musical
- Finest Director
- Finest Author
- Finest Designer
- Finest Composer, Lyricist or E-book Author
- Finest West Finish Inventive Debut
- Finest West Finish Debut Performer (voted by the general public)
Final yr winners included Grace Hodgett Younger (Sundown Boulevard), Azuka Oforka (The Ladies of Llanrumney), and Daniel Bailey (Crimson Pitch).
Submissions open twenty ninth Might — and the decision is open to everybody. Performers and creatives who’ve made their skilled UK debut between 18th July 2024 and seventeenth July 2025 are eligible.
Nominations can be revealed in August. Count on extra particulars quickly.
For full eligibility standards and judging course of, go to The Stage