Black British Theatre Awards

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

History

The BBTAS were first established in 2019 and launched in October of that year, to coincide with Black History Month. They were created by Solange Urdang and Omar F. Okai.[1][2]

The Awards were created to celebrate all those black artists and creatives that have contributed to British theatre from the 1950s. They have contributed a rich cultural influence and new ways of approaching theatre. Founders Urdang and Okai recognised that in the past 70 years, there has been a lack of recognition towards Black talent and hope the prize will bring visibility and recognition to artists in all creative fields.[3]

After her award as Best Female Actor in a Musical in 2021, Lucy St Louis was the first Black female actress to be cast in the role of Christine Daee in the London production of The Phantom of the Opera.[4] Following this, she joined the cast of Wicked as Glinda, making history with Alexia Khadime (Elphaba) as for the first time both leading roles were played by actors of color.[5]

In 2022 the awards had great recognition, with public votes quadrupling since the previous year.[6]

Voting System

Anyone can submit a nomination for each year's BBTAS, by completing an online form. Nominees must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years to be considered or be British Nationals and "of Black of African or Caribbean descent or of Mixed Ethnicity". Productions must have at least 50% of eligible performers.[7] Each individual can only nominate once.

Ceremony

Through the years the awards ceremony has been hosted by big names of the theatre industry, such as Cynthia Erivo, Danny Sapani, Clint Dyer, Giles Terera and Layton Williams.

2019

The 2019 Black British Theatre Awards were held at The Old Finsbury Town Hall in Islington and hosted by Ore Oduba.[8]

2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Black British Theatre Awards were broadcast on Sky Arts on 25 October and took place at the Young Vic.[9] Founders and directors Urdang and Okai said regarding this year's awards: "This is an important year with UK Theatre coming to a standstill and The Black Lives Matter movement protests. We feel it is important now more than ever to highlight the wonderful Black British talent we have in abundance and hope to bring positivity to such a difficult time".[10]

2021

The 2021 Black British Theatre Awards were held at The Old Finsbury Town Hall again and were hosted by Cynthia Erivo and Danny Sapani. Guest presenters included previous winners Miriam-Teak Lee and Layton Williams, as well as Jason Pennycooke, Dawn Hope and Matthew Xia.[11]

2022

The 2022 Black British Theatre Awards ceremony was held at the National Theatre and presented by Danny Sapani again.[12]

2023

The 2023 Black British Theatre Awards were held on 29 October 2023 at the National Theatre, Lyttelton.[13][14]

2024

Thanks to the sponsorship of Disney Theatrical Group, the Lyceum Theatre was announced as the venue for the 2024 Black British Theatre Awards ceremony.[15][16] The awards will be held on 4 November.[17][18]

Award categories

The Awards have various categories, recognising excellence in Drama, Musicals, behind-the-scenes creatives, producers. A recognition award is given to people who identify, nurture and develop talent through the stage school process, as well as a Lifetime Achievement.[19]

Drama

  • Best Production - Play
  • Best Director
  • Best Male Lead Actor in a Play
  • Best Female Lead Actor in a Play
  • Best Supporting Male Actor in a Play
  • Best Supporting Female Actor in a Play

Musical Theatre

  • Best Musical Production
  • Best Musical Director
  • Best Male Lead Actor in a Musical
  • Best Female Lead Actor in a Musical
  • Best Supporting Male Actor in a Musical
  • Best Supporting Female Actor in a Musical

Various

  • Best Producer
  • Best Choreographer or Movement Director
  • Best Dance Production or Performer
  • Best Use of Innovation and Technology (not awarded in 2023 and 2024)
  • Best Lighting Design
  • Best Sound Design
  • Best Theatre Design
  • Best Playwright (launched in 2023)
  • Best Casting Director (not awarded in 2023 and 2024)
  • Costume Design Recognition (not awarded in 2023)
  • Theatre Design Recognition (launched in 2023)
  • Book and Lyrics Recognition
  • LGBTQ+ Champion Award
  • Disability Champion Award
  • Best Child Performer
  • Best Non Binary Performer (launched in 2023)
  • Best Teacher
  • Best Graduate
  • Founders Choice Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Lord Michael Hastings of Scarisbrick Award (launched in 2023)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Meet The Founders". Black British Theatre Awards. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  2. ^ "New awards to recognise black talent in British theatre - Newsplate". britishtheatre.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  3. ^ BBTA (2023-05-22). "The 2021 Black British Theatre Awards Winners". Black British Theatre Awards. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  4. ^ "Lucy St Louis, The World's 1st black Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera". Black History Month 2023. 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  5. ^ Gans, Andrew (2023-03-07). "Lucy St. Louis and Alexia Khadime Make History in London's Wicked Beginning March 7". Playbill.com.
  6. ^ Fabrique. "The 2022 Black British Theatre Awards — RADA". www.rada.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  7. ^ "Vote — Black British Theatre Awards". vote.blackbritishtheatreawards.com. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  8. ^ Staff Writer (2019-10-23). "Strictly star Ore Oduba to host the first Black British Theatre Awards". Voice Online. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  9. ^ "Nominees for 2020 Black British Theatre Awards announced". London Theatre. 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  10. ^ Thomas, Sophie (2020-10-21). "Nominees for 2020 Black British Theatre Awards announced". London Theatre. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  11. ^ admin (2023-05-22). "The 2021 Black British Theatre Awards Winners". Black British Theatre Awards. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  12. ^ "Black British Theatre Awards 2022 winners announced". 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  13. ^ admin (2023-05-22). "Venue and Date Announcement for BBTAs 2023!". Black British Theatre Awards. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  14. ^ Raymond, Natasha (2023-10-30). "The Winners of the Black British Theatre Awards 2023". Spotlight. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  15. ^ "Black British Theatre Awards Tickets | Lyceum Theatre in London West End". ATG Tickets. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  16. ^ "Nominees for the Black British Theatre Awards announced". 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  17. ^ "Black British Theatre Awards". www.thelyceumtheatre.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  18. ^ Tuerk, Laurence (2024-09-18). "2024 Black British Theatre Awards". The Tower Theatre. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  19. ^ "New awards to recognise black talent in British theatre - Newsplate". britishtheatre.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.

Read other articles:

Paus Rice

Paus Rice Balaenoptera ricei Paus Rice di Teluk MeksikoUkurannya dibandingkan dengan rata-rata manusiaStatus konservasiTerancam kritisIUCN215823373 TaksonomiKerajaanAnimaliaFilumChordataKelasMammaliaOrdoArtiodactylaFamiliBalaenopteridaeGenusBalaenopteraSpesiesBalaenoptera ricei Patricia Elizabeth Rosel, Lynsey A. Wilcox, Tadasu K. Yamada dan Keith D. Mullin, 2021 Tata namaDinamakan berdasarkanDale W. Rice (en) Sinonim takson Balaenoptera edeni brydei Rice, 1998 Distribusi   ...

 

Esquires

Artikel ini sebatang kara, artinya tidak ada artikel lain yang memiliki pranala balik ke halaman ini.Bantulah menambah pranala ke artikel ini dari artikel yang berhubungan atau coba peralatan pencari pranala.Tag ini diberikan pada Oktober 2022. Artikel ini sebatang kara, artinya tidak ada artikel lain yang memiliki pranala balik ke halaman ini.Bantulah menambah pranala ke artikel ini dari artikel yang berhubungan atau coba peralatan pencari pranala.Tag ini diberikan pada April 2016. EsquiresJ...

 

D'Academy 2014

D'Academy 2014Album kompilasi karya D'AcademyDirilis13 Agustus 2014GenreDangdutDurasi23:58BahasaIndonesiaLabelTrinity Optima ProductionProduserYonathan NugrohoKronologi D'Academy D'Academy 2014 (2014) D2 Academy (2015)String Module Error: Match not found2015 D'Academy 2014 merupakan album kompilasi karya D'Academy. Dirilis pada tahun 2014. Album ini berisikan 5 lagu pilihan. Lagu utamanya di album ini adalah Kejora oleh Lesti. Selain itu, di dalam album ini juga terdapat single perdana da...

Dicranoderes

Dicranoderes Dicranoderes annulatus Klasifikasi ilmiah Kerajaan: Animalia Filum: Arthropoda Kelas: Insecta Ordo: Coleoptera Famili: Cerambycidae Genus: Dicranoderes Dicranoderes adalah genus kumbang tanduk panjang yang tergolong famili Cerambycidae. Genus ini juga merupakan bagian dari ordo Coleoptera, kelas Insecta, filum Arthropoda, dan kingdom Animalia. Larva kumbang dalam genus ini biasanya mengebor ke dalam kayu dan dapat menyebabkan kerusakan pada batang kayu hidup atau kayu yang telah...

 

Rumpun bahasa Min Selatan

Artikel ini memiliki beberapa masalah. Tolong bantu memperbaikinya atau diskusikan masalah-masalah ini di halaman pembicaraannya. (Pelajari bagaimana dan kapan saat yang tepat untuk menghapus templat pesan ini) Artikel ini membutuhkan rujukan tambahan agar kualitasnya dapat dipastikan. Mohon bantu kami mengembangkan artikel ini dengan cara menambahkan rujukan ke sumber tepercaya. Pernyataan tak bersumber bisa saja dipertentangkan dan dihapus.Cari sumber: Rumpun bahasa Min Selatan �...

 

Hormizd IV

Sasanian emperor from 579 to 590 Hormizd IV𐭠𐭥𐭧𐭥𐭬𐭦𐭣King of Kings of Iran and non-Iran[a]Drachma of Hormizd IV, minted at Spahan.Shahanshah of the Sasanian EmpireReign579–590PredecessorKhosrow ISuccessorBahram Chobin (rival king)Khosrow II (successor)Bornc. 540DiedJune 590 (aged 49–50)CtesiphonSpouseUnnamed Ispahbudhan noblewomanUnnamed Christian noblewomanIssueKhosrow IIUnnamed daughterHouseHouse of SasanFatherKhosrow IMotherKhazar princessReligi...

Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

Modern art museum in Paris Not to be confused with Musée National d'Art Moderne. Musée d'Art Moderne de ParisLocation within ParisEstablished1961LocationPalais de Tokyo, 11 avenue du Président Wilson,75016 Paris, FranceCoordinates48°51′52″N 2°17′50″E / 48.864422°N 2.297333°E / 48.864422; 2.297333TypeArt museumVisitors800,000DirectorFabrice HergottPublic transit accessIénaWebsitemam.paris.fr Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris (French pronunciation: [myze ...

 

Astronomi Islam abad pertengahan

Sebuah astrolabe Persia abad ke-18, disimpan di Museum Sejarah Ilmu Pengetahuan Whipple di Cambridge, Inggris. Astronomi Islami meliputi perkembangan astronomi yang terjadi di dunia Islam, yang sebagian besar terjadi pada Zaman Keemasan Islam (abad ke-8 sampai abad ke-15),[1] dan kebanyakan ditulis dalam bahasa Arab. Perkembangan tersebut sebagian besar terjadi di Timur Tengah, Asia Tengah, Al-Andalus, dan Afrika Utara, dan kemudian di Timur Jauh dan India.[2] Astronomi Islam ...

 

Oh, by the Way

This article is about the boxed set by Pink Floyd. For the album by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, see Oh-By the Way. 2007 box set by Pink FloydOh, by the WayBox set by Pink FloydReleased10 December 2007Recorded1967–1994GenreProgressive rock, psychedelic rockLength12:01:40LabelEMIProducer Bob Ezrin David Gilmour James Guthrie Michael Kamen Norman Smith Pink Floyd Roger Waters Pink Floyd chronology Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd(2001) Oh, by the Way(2007) Discovery(2011) Profess...

زون

زونالشعارمعلومات عامةالنوع مشغل وسائط محمول الصانع مايكروسوفت المطور مايكروسوفت موقع الويب xbox.com… أهم التواريختوقف الإصدار يونيو 2012 الخصائصنظام التشغيل ويندوز سي إي 6.0 الإصداراتPortable Media Center (en) Zune HD (en) تعديل - تعديل مصدري - تعديل ويكي بيانات زون (بالإنجليزية: Zune)‏ هي علامة �...

 

Sebastiano Folli

Sebastiano FolliNaissance 1568SienneDécès 1621SienneActivité PeintreLieux de travail Rome (1605), Sienne (1606-1621), Siennemodifier - modifier le code - modifier Wikidata Vierge à l'Enfant, fresque, église San Biagio, Castiglione d'Orcia. Sebastiano Folli (Sienne, 1568-1621) est un peintre italien qui fut actif principalement dans sa ville natale, dans le sud de la Toscane et à Rome. Biographie Sebastiano Folli, élève d'Alessandro Casolano, est surtout connu pour les diverses fresque...

 

Taizhou South railway station (Zhejiang)

Railway station in Taizhou, Zhejiang, China Taizhou South Railway Station Container Train Taizhou South railway station is a freight-only railway station located in Luqiao District, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China. It was built with the Ningbo–Taizhou–Wenzhou railway which began passenger service in 2009, but Taizhou South was not used until 2011.[1][2] It is one of the eastern terminuses of the Jinhua–Taizhou railway. References ^ 台州铁路南站货运专列将首发. 台�...

Yu (Cyrillic)

Cyrillic letter Not to be confused with the Korean hangul syllable 어 (eo) or the Cyrillic letter yus. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Yu Cyrillic – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (February 2007) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Cyrillic letter Cyrillic letter Yu...

 

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

1964 film by Jacques Demy The Umbrellas of CherbourgFrench theatrical release posterFrenchLes Parapluies de Cherbourg Directed byJacques DemyWritten byJacques DemyProduced byMag BodardStarring Catherine Deneuve Anne Vernon Nino Castelnuovo Marc Michel CinematographyJean RabierEdited by Anne-Marie Cotret Monique Teisseire Music byMichel LegrandProductioncompanies Parc Film Madeleine Films Beta Film GmbH Distributed by20th Century Fox American International Pictures (United States)Release dates...

 

Luke Black

Serbian singer-songwriter (born 1992) Luke BlackЛук БлекBlack at Pesma za Evroviziju '23, 2023Background informationBirth nameLuka IvanovićBorn (1992-05-18) 18 May 1992 (age 32)Čačak, Serbia, FR YugoslaviaGenres Electropop dream pop synth-pop Occupation(s) Singer songwriter Instrument(s) Vocals piano Years active2014–presentLabelsGruvlendUniversal (former)Websitelukeblackmusic.comMusical artist Luka Ivanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Лука Ивановић; born 18 May 1992), kn...

SMART-1

European Space Agency satellite that orbited the Moon For the electric crossover SUV, see Smart 1. SMART-1Artist's impression of SMART-1Mission typeTechnologyLunar orbiterOperatorESACOSPAR ID2003-043C SATCAT no.27949WebsiteSMART-1Mission duration2 years, 11 months, 6 days, 6 hours, 27 minutes, 36 seconds Spacecraft propertiesManufacturerSwedish Space CorporationLaunch mass367 kilograms (809 lb)[1]Dry mass287 kilograms (633 lb) Start of missionLaunch date27 September 2003, 23...

 

Campo (física)

Teoria quântica de campos (Diagramas de Feynman) Histórica Pano de fundo Teoria de gauge Teoria dos campos Simetria de Poincaré Mecânica quântica Quebra espontânea de simetria Teoria dos twistores Simetrias Crossing Simetria C Paridade Simetria T Ferramentas Anomalia Teoria efetiva dos campos Matriz CKM Valor esperado do vácuo Faddeev–Popov ghosts Diagramas de Feynman Fórmula da redução de LSZ Propagator Quantização Renormalização Vácuo quântico Teorema de Wick Axiomas de W...

 

中华圣经会北京分会会所

基督教中华圣经会北京分会旧址全国重点文物保护单位中华人民共和国国务院公布地址北京市东城区分类近现代重要史迹及代表性建筑时代1928年编号7-1618认定时间2013年 中華聖經會北京分會舊址 中华圣经会北京分会会所，位于北京市东城区东单北大街21号，是原中华圣经会北京分会的会所。现为北京市基督教三自爱国运动委员会及北京市基督教教务委员会的所在地。 历史 圣...

On Me (Lil Baby song)

2020 single by Lil Baby On MeSingle by Lil BabyReleasedDecember 4, 2020GenreTrapLength2:15Label Quality Control Motown Songwriter(s) Dominique Jones Chidi Osondu Amman Nurani Producer(s) Chi Chi Evrgrn Lil Baby singles chronology Errbody (2020) On Me (2020) Sex Lies (2020) Music videoOn Me on YouTubeOn Me (Remix) on YouTube On Me is a song by American rapper Lil Baby, released alongside Errbody, on December 4, 2020, a day after his 26th birthday.[1][2] The song was written alo...

 

Wresni

Lukisan kehancuran kaum Yadawa, karya M.V. Dhurandhar (1922). Wresni atau Wrisni (Dewanagari: वृषणि; ,IAST: Vṛṣṇi, वृषणि) adalah seorang bangsawan Wangsa Yadawa. Wresni lahir sebagai putra sulung Maharaja Madhu dari generasi ke-19 keturunan Yadu (leluhur Yadawa). Para keturunan Wresni disebut Warsneya. Kresna masuk ke dalam percabangan Candrawangsa keturunan Wresni dan dari sanalah ia mendapat nama Warshneya.[1] Rakyat Dwaraka dikenal sebagai Wangsa...