Finalists Named for UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award 2025

Finalists Named for UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award 2025

The UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award 2025 unveiled its top three finalists: Birmingham Rep, Royal & Derngate, and Shakespeare North Playhouse.
The annual event celebrates venues excelling in inclusivity, accessibility, programming, and audience development.
Judges will tour the finalists before announcing the overall winner at the UK Theatre Awards in October, a tradition that continues to honor excellence in British performing arts.

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