2020 has been a landmark year for the theatre community, with unprecedented challenges presented by the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions, as well as, the global call for racial justice, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of society.
In its first televised year, the Black British Theatre Awards will champion intersectional representation with two new award categories— ‘The Disability Champion Award’ presented by actress Indra Ové and ‘LGBTQ+ Champion Award’ presented by the performer and trans activist Mzz Kimberley Tatum (Pride Power List 2020).
In a year where we’ve seen theatres and artists utilise technology to engage global audiences in the magic of theatre, this year’s ceremony features the new ‘Best Use Of Innovation And Technology Award’ presented by Hakeem Onibudo (Artistic Director, Impact Dance).
The 2020 Black British Theatre Awards is presented in partnership with headline sponsor Sky Arts, and with sponsorship provided by iMusical, Beats by Dre, Sheer Chemistry, Urdang Academy, Link Talent, Bird College and Guildford School of Acting.Â
The 2020 Black British Theatre Awards winners are:
BEST DIRECTOR AWARD FOR A PLAY OR MUSICAL
Nadia Latif, Fairview, Young Vic Theatre
BEST PRODUCER AWARD
Adrian Grant, Thriller Live, Lyric Theatre
BEST CHOREOGRAPHER AWARD [Televised]
Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy MBE, REDD, Barbican Theatre
BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE IN A DANCE PRODUCTION ​AWARD [Televised]
Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy MBE, REDD, Barbican Theatre
BEST DANCE PRODUCTION AWARD
Ingoma, Ballet Black, Theatre Royal Stratford East
BEST USE OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Nicole Raquel Dennis and Ryan Carter, Turn Up, Cadogan Hall
LIGHT AND SOUND RECOGNITION AWARD
Carmen Wright
COSTUME DESIGN RECOGNITION AWARD
Natalie Pryce
BOOK AND LYRICS RECOGNITION AWARD
Arinzé Kene
MUSICAL DIRECTOR RECOGNITION AWARD
Ian Oakley
CASTING DIRECTOR RECOGNITION AWARD
Isabella Odoffin
BEST MALE ACTOR IN A PLAY AWARD
Valentine Olukoga, The Fishermen
BEST DIRECTOR AWARD FOR A PLAY OR MUSICAL
Nadia Latif, Fairview, Young Vic Theatre
BEST PRODUCER AWARD
Adrian Grant, Thriller Live, Lyric Theatre
BEST CHOREOGRAPHER AWARD
Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy MBE, REDD, Barbican Theatre
BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE IN A DANCE PRODUCTION AWARD
Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy MBE, REDD, Barbican Theatre
BEST DANCE PRODUCTION AWARD
Ingoma, Ballet Black, Theatre Royal Stratford East
BEST USE OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Nicole Raquel Dennis and Ryan Carter, Turn Up, Cadogan Hall
LIGHT AND SOUND RECOGNITION AWARD
Carmen Wright
COSTUME DESIGN RECOGNITION AWARD
Natalie Pryce
BOOK AND LYRICS RECOGNITION AWARD
Arinzé Kene
MUSICAL DIRECTOR RECOGNITION AWARD
Ian Oakley
CASTING DIRECTOR RECOGNITION AWARD
Isabella Odoffin
BEST MALE ACTOR IN A PLAY AWARD
Valentine Olukoga, The Fishermen
BEST FEMALE ACTOR IN A PLAY AWARD
Rakie Ayola, On Bear Ridge
BEST SUPPORTING MALE ACTOR IN A PLAY AWARD
Nari Blair-Mangat, Cyrano de Bergerac
BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE ACTOR IN A PLAY AWARD
Cherrelle Skeete, The High Table
BEST PRODUCTION PLAY AWARD
Death of a Salesman, Young Vic
BEST MALE ACTOR IN A MUSICAL AWARD
Noah Thomas, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
BEST FEMALE ACTOR IN A MUSICAL AWARD
Miriam-Teak Lee, & Juliet
BEST SUPPORTING MALE ACTOR IN A MUSICAL AWARD
Nicholas McLean, Wicked
BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE ACTOR IN A MUSICAL AWARD
Nicole Raquel Dennis, Dear Evan Hansen
BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION AWARD
Thriller Live
LGBTQ+ CHAMPION AWARD
Layton Williams
DISABILITY CHAMPION AWARD
Rachel Nwokoro
BEST TEACHER OF PERFORMING ARTS AS A SUBJECT AWARD
David Blake, WAC Arts
BEST RECENT GRADUATE AWARD
Tonye Scott-Obene, Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Shirley Thompson OBE
Black British Theatre Awards was founded by Co-Founders & Directors Solange Urdang and Omar F Okai. The Sky Arts partnership was facilitated by Simone Pennant at the TV Collective and Black British Theatre Awards Head of Partnerships & Strategy Karina H Maynard.
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