The UK’s only event celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of black artists to the nation’s vibrant and dynamic theatre industry, the Black British Theatre Awards (BBTA), has opened nominations for this year’s awards and invites the public to submit their favourite black British theatre professionals for recognition. Lovers of black theatre can submit their nominations via the BBTA website from 1 June to 31 July.

Once voting is closed and nominees have been shortlisted, the BBTA will hold its 6th annual ceremony at the Lyceum Theatre on Monday 4 November. Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, is the headline sponsor of the highly anticipated event.

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