The UK Theatre Awards have announced the nominees for this year’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award and we are excited to say that all three nominees are members of Theatre Tokens. The UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award is an accolade presented annually at the UK Theatre Awards, sponsored by Encore.
The finalists for this year’s award 2026 are Nottingham Playhouse, Theatr Clwyd and Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds and you can use your Theatre Tokens to see shows at all three to find out just how welcoming they are.
UK Theatre member venues are invited to apply for the coveted award each year, with applications judged on how welcoming each venue is in the areas of ‘place’, ‘people’ and ‘programme’. The panel considered everything from the venues’ buildings and commitment to accessibility, to outreach projects and interactions with theatregoers, staff, freelancers and the local community.
The UK Theatre Awards, sponsored by Encore, celebrate creative excellence and outstanding work both on and off stage through England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This year’s awards will take place on 12 October hosted by Strictly Come Dancing star La Voix.
Previous winners of the award include Royal & Derngate, Polka Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse, Leeds Playhouse and Storyhouse.