The Stage Debut Awards

The Stage Debut Awards are theatre awards recognising individuals making their professional debuts in the performing arts in the UK.[1] The annual ceremony was launched in 2017 by The Stage and include accolades for Best Performer in a Play, Best Writer, Best Designer and the Best West End Debut Performer.[2][3] Recipients of these awards have gone on to star in West End shows, television series and films.[4][5][6]

The awards ceremony is held annually at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London. In 2019, the awards relocated to a new venue, The Brewery, London.

In 2020, the Best Actor in a Play and Best Actress in a Play awards were updated to Best Performer in a Play and the Best Actor in a Musical and Best Actress in a Musical awards were updated to Best Performer in a Musical.

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  3. ^ "Audra McDonald, Amber Riley, John Boyega and More Receive U.K.'s Stage Debut Award Nominations". Playbill. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  4. ^ "Belfast's Anthony Boyle nominated alongside Star Wars actor John Boyega for The Stage Debut Awards". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  5. ^ "Stage Debut Awards: Aidan Turner and Bryan Cranston among nominees..." BBC. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  6. ^ "Dear Evan Hansen star Sam Tutty honoured at The Stage Debut Awards". BBC. Retrieved 2021-10-07.