The FTA congratulate Chiara Fumanti with a BRONZE Festivals Award for “The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer” at the Baron’s Court Theatre at the Ed Fringe Preview. Further information: www.baronscourttheatre.com/ratrace Please see the FTA website fringetheatreawards.co.uk/festival-awa...

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Christian Lunn (Lead Performance) and Dereck Walker & Kane Verrall (Supporting Performance) for the musical “Grindr: the Opera” at the UnionTheatre and Touring Further show information available www.grindrtheopera.co.uk

Another week with nominations and awards!

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Tomás Palmer (Set), Ben Jacobs (Lighting), Ákos Lustyik (Sound), Mollie Milne (Lead Performance and Newcomer), Marlie Haco (Direction) and Double Telling (Production) for the play “Firebird” at the Southwark Playhouse (Borough).

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Ana João with a BRONZE Festivals Award for “1999” at the Etcetera Theatre at the 2026 Women Writer’s Festival. Further information: www.etceteratheatrecamden.com/events/1999-...

Annet Black (Costumes),Neil Irish (Set),Fiach Kunz,Clíona Flynn, Eavan Gaffney, Darragh Feehely, Molly Hanly, Patrick McBrearty, David Rawle, Benjamin Reilly (Ensemble Performance),Jonathan Bank (Director) and Jermyn Street Theatre & The Mint Theater (Production) for the play “Wife to James Whelan”

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Levi Childs with a SILVER Festivals Award for “Feral Daydreams” at The Glitch at the Highlights Festival Fringe Preview. Further information: www.tickettailor.com/events/vault... Please see the FTA website fringetheatreawards.co.uk/festival-awa...

What a week it's been! From celebrating the life and legacy of Howard Loxton (RIP), to marking World Fringe Day, and championing incredible shows and festival performances, it's been a week that reminded us why fringe theatre matters. fringetheatreawards.co.uk

The FTA congratulate George Lockwood, Katy Richmond, Baillie Dobson, Tamaryn Payne, Mark Bojan & Emma Cavell King (Ensemble Performance) and Theo Duddridge (Director) for the play “Love and Information” at the Drayton Arms Theatre Further information thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/love-and-inf...

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Maria Speight with a BRONZE Festivals Award for “Two Strangers and a Clipboard” at the Etcetera Theatre at the 2026 Women Writer’s Festival.

The FTA congratulate TK Hay (Set), Cheng Keng (Lighting), Katie Đỗ (Writing), Molly Harris (Lead Performance), Tuyen Do (Supporting Performance), Jennifer Tang (Direction) and Theatre503 (Production) for the play “love you long time (already)” at Theatre503 theatre503.com/whats-on/lov...

The FTA congratulate Simon Beyer (Lighting), Gail Louw (Writing), Emma Wilkinson Wright (Solo Performance), Anthony Shrubsall (Director) and Oxia Theatre (Production) for the play “Rika’s Rooms” at the Tabard Theatre Further show information available www.tabard.org.uk/production/r...

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Elizabeth (Performance) for the cabaret “The Evolution of Magic” at the Horseshoe Bar, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Further show information available www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows/the-ev...

Happy World Fringe Day from the Fringe Theatre Awards here in the UK! World Fringe Statistics: 30+ million audience 170,000+ performers 60,000+ free and ticketed events 8+ million tickets sold 6,000+ venues worldwide #WorldFringeDay #FringeInfluence #WorldFringe

The FTA congratulate Libby Watson (Set), Nick Lodge (Sound), Joe Bence (Lead Performance), Jonathan O'Boyle (Director), Harry Blumenau (Casting) and Barn Theatre (Cirencester), TRW Production Ltd (Production) for the musical “Million Dollar Quartet” at the Barn Theatre (Cirencester)

awards, nominations and a Special Award - all happened this week

The ETTIEs are going live in 2027!

The FTA applaud Helena Thompson, has transformed theatre into a powerful force for social change. As Artistic Director of SPID Theatre, she has inspired countless young people and communities by using the arts to champion housing justice, equality, accessibility, and inclusion.

Former Complicité boss to join King’s Head Theatre as interim CEO. Robert Khan, chair of King’s Head Theatre’s board of trustees, called Massie-Blomfield an "outstanding theatre leader", and added: "we are excited to bring James' expertise and energy in-house for this transitional period."

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Ryan Stewart with a BRONZE Festivals Award for “Kinder” at the Lantern Theatre at the 2026 Brighton Festival Fringe

Early bird tickets are now on sale for the FTA Awards Ceremony Season 2 on Sunday 9 May 2027 at the Clapham Grand. www.citizenticket.com/events/lambc...

The FTA congratulate Levenka Andrea & Ian Chapman Black (Performance) for their Physical Theatre production “Reel Life” Further show information available www.etceteratheatrecamden.com/events/reel-... Please see full nominations on the FTA website #theFTA www.fringetheatreawards.co.uk

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Keith Ramsay & Peter Groom (Direction, Writing/Devising, Design, Production and Performance) for the cabaret “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” at the Phoenix Arts Club Further show information available phoenixartsclub.com/events/gentl...

There have been additional nominations: Libby Todd (Set), Theo Jamieson, Adam Lenson (Book), Theo Jamieson (Lyrics and Music), Poppy Gilbert & Stuart Thompson (Lead Performance), Adam Lenson (Director), Ben Kubiak (Musical Director) and Kindred Partners (Production) for the musical “Flyby”

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Alex Berry (Costume), Daisy Goodwin (Writing), Jessica Rhodes & Amanda Boxer (Lead Performance), Rowan Polonski (Supporting Performance) and Watermill Theatre, Newbury (Production) for the play “Victoria: A Queen Unbound”

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Terry Parsons (Set), Duncan Abel (Adaptation), Rufus Hound (Supporting Performance) and Mill at Sonning (Production) for the play “Jack and Sarah” Further show information available millatsonning.com/Events/jack-...

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Lev Govorovski, Ted Walliker (Costume, Set, WHAM, Director) and Ted Walliker (Solo Performance, Lighting, Sound, New Play, Production) for the play “Ron” Further show information available riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/Jf-...

this week there were three shows that have had nominations. hoorah! all those tourists missing out eh? and for a fraction of the price of a West End show.

There have been additional nominations. The FTA congratulate Dan Krikler (Supporting Performance) for the musical “Redcliffe”. Further show information available southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/... Please see full nominations on the FTA website #theFTA www.fringetheatreawards.co.uk

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Luke Stiles & Diego Zozaya (Duo Performance), Luke Stiles (New Writing), Toby Clarke (Direction) and Wiggle Room Productions (Production) for the play “Miraculous”

Richard Williamson (Lighting), Joe Bishop, Cal T King, Jack Whittle, Alfie French, Michael Riseley & Ollie Wray (Ensemble Performance), Jo Parsons (Director), Chris Hall (Choreography/Movement), Harry Style & Ashley Jacobs (Musical Direction) and Emily Wood (Production) for the musical “Shantify”

The Fringe Theatre Awards are pleased to share a 25% off ticket offer to our followers for Miraculous at the King’s Head Theatre. 16–20 June 2026 Tickets: kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/mir... Discount Code: MIRACLE25

this week in Fringe Theatre

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Christianna Mason (Set Design) for the musical “How to Make a Mess” Further show information available upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... Please see full nominations on the FTA website #theFTA www.fringetheatreawards.co.uk

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Mat Piva, Thomas Gorham, Callan Harris,s AJ Saltalamacchia & Liam Dummer (Performance) for the Cabaret “Return of the Godz” Further show information available www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/hea...

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Sarah Beaton (Set), Joshua Gadsby (Lighting), Joshua Harmon (Writing), Suzanne Bertish, Anna Francolini & Ryan Kopel (Ensemble Performance), Josh Seymour (Directing) and Gregg Ripley-Duggan (Production) for the play “We Had A World”

The FTA congratulate Sarah Tara Ray (Writing), Sarah Tara Ray, Natasha Mula and L.J Williams (Ensemble Performance), Hanna Berrigan (Director) and Hannah Redfern (Production) for the play “Our Mother's Daughters” Further show information available unrestrictedview.co.uk/events/our-m...

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Cerys Duffy (Writing), Cast (Ensemble Performance), Andy McLeod (Directing) and Open Handed Theatre (Diversity & Inclusion and production) for the play “You’ve Gone Quiet” Further show information available brockleyjack.co.uk/jackstudio-e...

it's been another busy week for Fringe Theatre-makers and our wonderful assessors have noticed and enjoyed!

There have been additional nominations. The FTA congratulate Martin Hanly (Costumes), Alistair Penman (Sound), Jess Douglas-Welsh (Supporting Performance), Paul Foster (Director) and Katy Richardson (Musical Director) for the musical “Redcliffe”.

Congratulations to Nia Williams and Guy Brigg on receiving their awards. Following their show Evangeline at the Brighton Festival Fringe they'll be performing at The Glitch 24th and 25th June www.tickettailor.com/.../vaultcre...

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Paula Varjack (Writing) and Cast of Nine Sixteenths (Ensemble Performance) for the play “Nine Sixteenths” Further show information available brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/nine-s... Please see full nominations on the FTA website #theFTA www.fringetheatreawards.co.uk

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Pat McMahon & Faith Powlett (Costume), Rob Miles (Set), Gloria Acquaah-Harrison (Supporting Performance), Keith Strachan (Director), Annemarie Lewis Thomas (Musical Director) and Take Note Theatre (Production) for the opera “HMS Pinafore”