Founded in 1955, the Standard Theatre Awards are the oldest drama awards in the UK and have celebrated the finest actors, directors, writers, composers and designers on the London stage across eight decades.
Ever since John Osborne was named most promising playwright in 1956, the awards have recognised nascent talent in all fields of theatrical endeavour, from a young director called Rufus Norris who would go on to run the National Theatre from 2015 to 2025, to immersive pioneers You Me Bum Bum Train. A look at the history of the event enables you to chart the passing of the baton from the inter-war generation of actors to the greats of today — such as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh, who have reshaped the world of musical theatre (not to mention refurbishing the many grand playhouses they own).
Ever since John Osborne was named most promising playwright in 1956, the awards have recognised nascent talent in all fields of theatrical endeavour, from a young director called Rufus Norris who would go on to run the National Theatre from 2015 to 2025, to immersive pioneers You Me Bum Bum Train. A look at the history of the event enables you to chart the passing of the baton from the inter-war generation of actors to the greats of today — such as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh, who have reshaped the world of musical theatre (not to mention refurbishing the many grand playhouses they own).
We are delighted to announce that this years nominations include:
BEST ACTOR
Jonathan Bailey, Richard II, Bridge Theatre
BEST ACTRESS
BEST ACTOR
Jonathan Bailey, Richard II, Bridge Theatre
BEST ACTRESS
Sharon D Clarke, Importance of Being Earnest, National Theatre
Hayley Atwell, Much Ado, Drury Lane
Ruth Wilson, Moon for the Misbegotten, Almeida
BEST MUSICAL
The Producers, Garrick Theatre, Raj Ghatak
BEST MUSICAL
The Producers, Garrick Theatre, Raj Ghatak