BLACK BRITISH THEATRE AWARDS RETURNS!
Sunday 25 October 2026.
Sponsored by ATG Entertainment,
in partnership with Moulin Rouge! The Musical
London, UK — The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs) is proud to announce its return for 2026, continuing its mission to recognise and champion the outstanding contributions of Black artists, creatives and theatre professionals across the UK.
This year’s ceremony will return to the iconic Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End. Sponsored by ATG Entertainment, in partnership with Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Global Creatures, and with thanks to Playful Productions.
Announcements due shortly
Nominations 2026
Open 1st July Close 31st August
In 2024 we prepare for our 6th annual Black British Theatre Awards ceremony, celebrating excellence and and influence in our vibrant community. We’re thrilled to announce the Disney Theatrical Group as our headline sponsor and equally excited to unveil the Lyceum Theatre as our venue for 2024, igniting a new era of collaboration and creativity. If you are interested in sponsoring please get in touch.”
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The Black British Theatre Awards illuminate, celebrate and accelerate Black excellence in theatre.
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SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2026
Piccadilly Theatre
16 Denman Street, London, W1D 7DY
SHORTLIST TO BE ANNOUNCED ON THE 18TH SEPTEMBER 2025
Proceeds from ticket sales will support the BBTAs youth engagement and mentoring programme.
Awards ceremony tickets:
Gala £150 per ticket:
Support the ongoing activities of the Black British Theatre Awards by purchasing premium seats for the 5th anniversary ceremony and an invitation to join our nominees performers and presenters at the VIP drinks reception. Includes pre-drinks reception at 5.30PM. Theatre doors open at 6.30PM & Awards ceremony begins at 7.00PM.
Enjoy early drinks with our nominees, VIP’s, presenters, press and sponsors.
Also, recipients will have the opportunity to mingle whilst photographers capture guests mingling, as well as press wall photography. Prime seating amongst the nominees in the stalls to watch the ceremony and performances.
Stalls £65 per ticket:
Please arrive at 6PM. Theatre doors open at 6.30PM & Awards ceremony begins at 7.00PM
Circle £45 per ticket:
Please arrive at 6PM. Theatre doors open at 6.30PM & Awards ceremony begins at 7.00PM
Circle £30 per ticket:
Please arrive at 6PM. Theatre doors open at 6.30PM & Awards ceremony begins at 7.00PM
If you would like to support the BBTAs by attending the ceremony – access tickets here:
ABOUT
Illuminate | We shine a light on the breadth and depth of Black talent in the UK theatre industry.
Celebrate | We honour the accomplishments of Black performers and creatives. We articulate how essential their contributions are to the success of theatre in the UK and around the world.
Accelerate | We support the development of Black theatre professionals. We advocate for equity, visibility and opportunity throughout the UK theatre sector.
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Continued support from our friends, partners and sponsors reflect our collective mission to create equity, visibility and opportunity throughout the UK theatre sector.
If you are interested in sponsoring our awards or our youth development programme, please get in touch.
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