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SHERMAN THEATRE NOMINATED FOR THEATRE OF THE YEAR AT THE STAGE AWARDS 2024
<< Back Posted on 26th January 2024
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By Abbie Dix

SHERMAN THEATRE NOMINATED FOR THEATRE OF THE YEAR AT THE STAGE AWARDS 2024

Following a successful 50th anniversary year – critically and at the box office – Sherman Theatre is starting 2024 in style, with a major, UK-wide award nomination and several critical accolades for its past work, its leadership and its upcoming programme.

is shortlisted for the Theatre of the Year Award at the prestigious聽, along with fellow nominees the Almeida Theatre, London; Birmingham Rep; Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London; National Theatre, London and Watermill Theatre, Newbury.

Announcing the shortlist, The Stage described the Sherman as

鈥淎 theatre making work that is both firmly rooted in its local community but of a genuinely world-class standard鈥.

The winner of this, one of the UK theatre scene鈥檚 most highly prized awards, will be announced at the awards ceremony on Monday 29 January at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London.

There has been recognition too of the company鈥檚 leadership; this month The Stage named Sherman Theatre鈥檚 Artistic Director Joe Murphy and Chief Executive Julia Barry in its聽.聽 It also named Rosie Sheehy, who starred in Sherman Theatre and National Theatre鈥檚 co-production聽Romeo and Julie聽last year, as a Rising Star.

Romeo and Julie聽was also included in聽, as was聽Housemates, the Sherman鈥檚 acclaimed co-production with Hijinx.

Looking ahead to the company鈥檚 2024 programme, one production in particular is making waves already. The Guardian has named聽The Women of Llanrumney聽by Azuka Oforka (16 May-1 June 2024) one of聽聽and WhatsOnStage has included it in its聽.

Artistic Director Joe Murphy said:

鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to start this year with so much high-profile recognition of both our recent achievements and our forthcoming ambitions. Working with some of Wales鈥 most exciting artists, this year鈥檚 programme presents a vision of south Wales that will resonate far and wide.鈥

Chief Executive Julia Barry said:

鈥淎ll of these endorsements are a credit to our team; the staff, trustees, volunteers and freelance community who bring incredible talent, commitment and energy to this theatre on a daily basis. What a great start to 2024.鈥

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