The Stage Debut Awards 2024: Winners Announced at Star-Studded Ceremony
The Stage Debut Awards 2024 winners have been revealed during a prestigious ceremony at London’s 8 Northumberland Avenue, hosted in association with ATG Entertainment. This annual event celebrates emerging talent in theatre, shining a spotlight on individuals making their debut in the industry.
With notable stars such as Pearl Mackie, Alfred Enoch, and Stephen Mangan presenting awards, and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Divina De Campo as the evening’s host, the event honored the brightest new talents in theatre. From musicals like Starlight Express to plays such as The Woman of Llanrumney, the awards recognised an array of creative works and performances.
Here’s a breakdown of the winners across various categories.
Full List of The Stage Debut Awards 2024 Winners
Best Performer in a Play
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Winner:
Louis McCartney for Stranger Things: The First Shadow at Phoenix Theatre, London
Ellie-May Sheridan for London Tide at National Theatre, London
Also Nominated:
Deborah Ayorinde for Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White at Lyric Hammersmith, London
Imogen Elliott for The Voice of the Turtle at Jermyn Street Theatre, London
Kasper Hilton-Hille for That Face at Orange Tree Theatre, London
Gareth John for Housemates at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Nadia Parkes for The House Party at Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester
Taylor Russell for The Effect at National Theatre, London
Best Performer in a Musical
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Winner:
Jeevan Braich for Starlight Express at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London
Grace Hodgett Young for Sunset Boulevard at Savoy Theatre, London
Also Nominated:
Scarlett Ayers for The Verge of Forever at The Other Palace, London
Laura Dawkes for Frozen at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Myles Frost for MJ the Musical at Prince Edward Theatre, London
Joshua Ginsberg for Cable Street at Southwark Playhouse Borough, London
Best Director
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Winner:
Sophie Drake for The Bleeding Tree at Southwark Playhouse Borough, London
Also Nominated:
Ellie Coote for 42 Balloons at The Lowry, Salford
Emily Foran for Little Women at Lyric Theatre, Belfast
Best Designer
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Winner:
Nathan Amzi and Joe Ransom (video design) for Sunset Boulevard at Savoy Theatre, London
Also Nominated:
Ellie Koslowsky for Vegetables at a secret location, London
Nadya Sayapina, Anastasiya Ryabova, Lidiia Dresch-Pyshna, and Dmytro Guk for King Stakh’s Wild Hunt at Barbican Theatre, London
Skylar Turnbull Hurd for These Demons at Theatre503, London
Best Writer
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Winner:
Sam Grabiner for Boys on the Verge of Tears at Soho Theatre, London
Azuka Oforka for The Women of Llanrumney at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Also Nominated:
Martha Loader for Bindweed at Mercury Theatre, Colchester
Harry McDonald for Foam at Finborough Theatre, London
Hannah Morley for We Could All Be Perfect at Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
Anastasia Osei-Kuffour for Love Steps at Omnibus Theatre, London
Best Composer, Lyricist or Book Writer
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Winner:
Jack Godfrey for 42 Balloons at The Lowry, Salford
Also Nominated:
Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab for The Enormous Crocodile at Leeds Playhouse, Leeds
Nick Butcher and Tom Ling for The Little Big Things at @sohoplace, London
Elvis Costello for Cold War at Almeida Theatre, London
Best West End Debut Performer
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Winner:
Jack Wolfe for Next to Normal at Wyndham’s Theatre, London
Also Nominated:
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers for Romeo and Juliet at Duke of York’s Theatre, London
Will Close for Dear England at National Theatre, London
Billy Crudup for Harry Clarke at Ambassadors Theatre, London
Grace Hodgett Young for Sunset Boulevard at Savoy Theatre, London
Toheeb Jimoh for Player Kings at Noël Coward Theatre, London
Ed Larkin for The Little Big Things at @sohoplace, London
Louis McCartney for Stranger Things: The First Shadow at Phoenix Theatre, London
Best Creative West End Debut
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Winner:
Daniel Bailey (director) for Red Pitch at @sohoplace, London
Also Nominated:
Jim Barne and Kit Buchan for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) at Criterion Theatre, London
Marcelo Dos Santos for Backstairs Billy at Duke of York’s Theatre, London
Kip Williams for The Picture of Dorian Gray at Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt for Next to Normal at Wyndham’s Theatre, London
A Celebration of Emerging Talent
The Stage Debut Awards 2024 were a true celebration of new and emerging talent in the theatre industry. This year’s winners and nominees have displayed incredible creativity, skill, and passion, showcasing the future of theatre both in the West End and beyond. With recognition across acting, directing, writing, and design, the event highlighted the breadth of talent making their debut on the UK stage.
As these artists continue to hone their craft, the future of British theatre looks brighter than ever.