2024 Black British Theatre Awards

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The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTA) were launched in 2019 and recognise excellence among black performers and creatives in the UK.

The 2024 Black British Theatre Awards winners and nominees were: [1] [2] [3]

Best PlayBest Musical
Best Male Actor in a PlayBest Male Actor in a Musical
  • Terique Jarrett for Choir Boy at Bristol Old Vic
  • Christopher Mbaki for Before I Go at Brixton House
  • Neil Reidman for Without at The Omnibus Theatre Courtyard Theatre
Best Female Actor in a PlayBest Female Actor in a Musical
Best Supporting Male Actor in a PlayBest Supporting Male Actor in a Musical
  • Joshua-Alexander Williams for Romeo & Juliet at the Duke of York's Theatre
  • Branden Cook for Skeleton Crew at the Donmar Warehouse
  • Frank Skully for Kiss, Marry, Kill, Dante or Die - UK Tour
Best Supporting Female Actor in a PlayBest Supporting Female Actor in a Musical
Best Non Binary Performer
Creatives Awards
Best DirectorBest Producer
  • Landé Belo for Ain't I A Woman? at the Tower Theatre
  • Chuchu Nwagu for Red Pitch at @sohoplace
  • Jade Samuels for The Architect, Actors Touring Company/Greenwich Docklands International Festival
Best Choreographer or Movement DirectorBest Dance Production or Performance
Best Musical Director
Recognition Awards
Lighting Design Recognition AwardSound Design Recognition Award
  • Ryan Day
  • Joshie Harriette
  • Simisola Majekodunmi
  • Xana
  • Khalil Madovi
  • Tony Gayle
Theatre Design Recognition AwardPlaywright Recognition Award
  • Jessica Cabassa
  • Debbie Duru
  • Georgia Wilmot
  • Siana Bangura
  • Lucie Lutte
  • Tobi King Bakare
Book and Lyrics Recognition AwardCasting Director Recognition Award
  • Selma Nicholls
  • Heather Basten
  • Isabella Odoffin
Champion Awards
LGBTQ+ Champion AwardDisability Champion Award
Best Child Performer (Under 16)
Achievement Awards
Best Teacher AwardBest Graduate Award
  • Dannika Dudfield, Soar Performance Academy
  • Kamara Gray, Artistry Youth Dance
  • Nadine Kennedy Wood, NDC College
Lifetime AchievementThe Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick Award
Namron OBEShanay Holmes and Chris Steward, West End Musical Productions
Founders Choice Award
Danny Sapani for King Lear at the Almeida Theatre

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The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAS) are presented annually and recognise excellence among Black performers and creatives in the UK.

The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTA) were launched in 2019 and recognise excellence among black performers and creatives in the UK.

The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTA) were launched in 2019 and recognise excellence among black performers and creatives in the UK.

The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTA) were launched in 2019 and recognise excellence among black performers and creatives in the UK.

The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTA) were launched in 2019 and recognise excellence among black performers and creatives in the UK.

References

  1. "Black British Theatre Awards | Celebrating Excellence in Cutting-Edge Performances". Black British Theatre Awards. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  2. Review, Alt A. (2024-06-03). "The Black British Theatre Awards 2024 | Nominations now open - Alt A Review". alt-africa.com. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  3. "Winners announced for the BLACK BRITISH THEATRE AWARDS 2024". West End Best Friend. Retrieved 2024-11-06.

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