Golda Rosheuvel, revered stage actor, star of Netflix’s Bridgerton and spin-off series Queen Charlotte, and Black Panther’s Letitia Wright, both currently performing in Bush Theatre’s Not Your Superwoman, lead the glittering and eclectic line-up of guest presenters at The Stage Debut Awards 2025. Hosted by the inimitable Julian Clary, the winners will be announced at a special ceremony on September 28, 2025, in front of an audience of some of the most influential names in theatre at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London.
Dedicated to celebrating breakthrough theatre talent, these prestigious and unique awards shine a much-needed spotlight on the industry’s rising stars while also underscoring the rich interchange of talent working across stage, screen and music. The 46 nominations range from performers, directors, writers, composers and lyricists to set, costume and lighting design.
Also joining this year’s roster of guest presenters is one half of chart-topping Rizzle Kicks Jordan Stephens, currently making his own stage debut in Entertaining Mr Sloane with Tamzin Outhwaite at London’s Young Vic; one of the country’s best-loved dancers and Kinky Boots star Johannes Radebe, widely known for his regular appearances on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields Mischief Comedy’s geniuses behind hit shows including The Play That Goes Wrong; multi-award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director Patrick Marber, whose extraordinary body of work most recently includes the first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ The Producers at the Garrick Theatre and directing Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt at Wyndham’s Theatre and on Broadway, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Director of a Play; and the exceptional three-time Tony Award nominee designer Miriam Buether whose acclaimed work on both sides of the Atlantic includes Stranger Things: The First Shadow and Prima Facie.
The audience will also be treated to performances ranging from one of the most iconic musicals to one of the newest musicals on the scene. Featuring Jesus Christ Superstar’s Parisa Shahmir, Just For One Day’s Craige Els and fresh from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s hit new musical Hot Mess is Tobias Turley, winner of ITV’s Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream. Plus a very special ‘under wraps’ performance is in store.
NEED TO KNOW: The Stage Debut Awards takes place on Sunday, September 28 2025, 6pm at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London | www.thestage.co.uk/debuts | #DebutAwards
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