UK Theatre Awards 2022

On Stage 

• Achievement in Dance        
• Achievement in Opera    
• Best Design         
• Best Director   
• Best Musical Production
• Best New Play  
• Best Performance in a Musical   
• Best Performance in a Play
• Best Play Revival    
• Best Show for Children and Young People
• Best Supporting Performance (in a musical or play)

The eligibility period for the 2022 UK Theatre Awards is 1 September 2021 - 31 August 2022. During this time, Organisation Members can champion their outstanding productions for the On Stage awards categories by using our Productions' Calendar to let members and the judging panels know about your production. At the end of the eligibility period all UK Theatre members will then be able to nominate (via an online survey) one outstanding production/creative and/or performer in each of the On Stage categories. These will then be given to the On Stage Judging Panel for consideration.

   

Off Stage 

• Digital Innovation
• Excellence in Arts Education
• Excellence in Inclusivity
• Excellence in Touring
• Workforce 

The eligibility period for the 2022 UK Theatre Awards is 1 September 2021 - 31 August 2022. Organisation Members can submit their applications for the Off Stage award categories during this time - the application forms are available in the tab below. These applications will then be voted on by the Off Stage Judging Panel to determine shortlisted nominees and winners. 

UK's Most Welcoming Theatre

UK Theatre Organisation Members are invited to tell us why you’re a welcoming theatre in three ways; your place, your people and your programme. Applications for UK's Most Welcoming Theatre open on 3 May 2022 and close on 30 June 2022. You can preview the application form in the tab below. There is no longer a public vote for this award. 

Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre

Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre will continue to be awarded by the UK Theatre Board.

Gielgud Award for Excellence in the Dramatic Arts   

We will continue to work with the Shakespeare’s Guild to present the Gielgud Award.

Off Stage Awards

UK Theatre Organisation Members can submit applications for the Off Stage Awards at any time during the eligibility period of 1 September 2021 - 31 August 2022. All applications will be given to the Off Stage judging panel for consideration.

Click on the relevant link below to view the application form.

• Digital Innovation Award application form
• Excellence in Arts Education Award application form
• Excellence in Inclusivity Award application form
• Excellence in Touring Award application form
• Workforce Award application form

UK's Most Welcoming Theatre 

This award is open to UK Theatre Organisation Member venues only. Applications for UK's Most Welcoming Theatre are open from 3 May 2022 - 30 June 2022. The application form can be previewed below.      

• UK's Most Welcoming Theatre application form (for information only)

Be inspired by 2019's UK's Most Welcoming Theatre winner, Storyhouse, here. 

If you have a question regarding applications please email ukt@soltukt.co.uk.      

UK Theatre Organisation Members can promote their outstanding productions throughout the year using the UK Theatre Awards Productions' Calendar (you must be logged-in and a member in order to view the calendar).

The Productions' Calendar shows the dates and locations of submitted, eligible productions, along with booking information. This ensures that UK Theatre members producing work have a platform to champion their outstanding productions.

To view the calendar or submit a show, members should log-in and then visit the Productions' Calendar, where you will also find rules of eligibility.

The UK Theatre Awards Information Pack contains information and guidance on eligibility, categories, timeline, applications, nominations, judges etc.

If you have any questions not answered by the Information Pack or would like the pack in an alternative format, please contact us on ukt@soltukt.co.uk.

UK Theatre Awards 2022 Information Pack