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 for 2022 have now closed. There is no longer a public vote for this award.
The panel will visit the shortlisted theatres on the below dates:
- 26 September 2022
- 3 October 2022
- 10 October 2022
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.