Offies Awards Ceremony at Central Hall Westminster
Nominations have been announced for the 2025 OffWestEnd Awards (Offies).
This year marks 15 years of the awards, which celebrate Off-West End theatre in London. This year’s nominees include a diverse mix of emerging grassroots talent and stars of stage and screen, performing across London’s Off-West End venues. Changes for this year include a new awards process, and a new category-less model aiming to create a more dynamic, inclusive, and transparent way of recognising theatre.
This year’s awards ceremony will take place at the 2000-seater Central Hall Westminster on 17 March 2025, produced by former Society of London Theatre head and producer of the Olivier Awards, Julian Bird OBE, through his production company Green Room Ents. Green Room Ents has forged a new three year deal with the Offies starting this year. Executive Producers for the show will be Julian Bird OBE and Denholm Spurr.
This year’s nominees include West End star Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Doctor Who’s Tosin Cole, Tony Award-winner Frances Ruffelle, and shows including Kim’s Convenience, Closer to Heaven, and Shifters. Nearly 600 productions at over 100 venues were assessed for the awards, using a three-tier assessment process to narrow down the list to the following nominees.
Denholm Spurr, Executive Producer of the Offies, said in a statement: “Over the past 15 years, the Offies have played a pivotal role in establishing Off-West End as the most vibrant, dynamic, and accessible place for creating and experiencing extraordinary theatre. The newly revamped ceremony is a testament to that growth, and I’m thrilled to collaborate with Julian Bird as we modernise and evolve. Together, we aim to create an event that not only celebrates the winners but also serves as a flagship moment for the entire sector—showcasing the innovation, talent, and passion that make it truly exceptional.”
Julian Bird, CEO of Green Room Ents, said: “Our team at Green Room Ents are delighted to come on board to produce the awards for the next 3 years as we look to celebrate theatre in all its guises, and shine a light on the extraordinary talent working in our industry.”
Date: Monday 17th March
Doors: 6pm
Venue: Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London, SW1H 9NH
OffWestEnd Awards (Offies)
OffWestEnd was founded in 2005 with the aim of recognising and supporting the independent theatre sector in London, giving it a unified identity to rival Off-Broadway. The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) has been recognising outstanding work in London’s off-West End theatres since 2010. The awards aim to provide a platform for independent theatre that may otherwise go unrecognised in more mainstream awards systems. Celebrating the best of independent theatre, the Offies promotes inclusivity, creativity, and excellence within the theatre community.
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Storey’s Gate, Westminster, SW1H 9NH
Closest tube stations: Westminster or St James Park
OffWestEnd Awards (Offies)
OffWestEnd was founded in 2005 with the aim of recognising and supporting the independent theatre sector in London, giving it a unified identity to rival Off-Broadway. The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) has been recognising outstanding work in London’s off-West End theatres since 2010. The awards aim to provide a platform for independent theatre that may otherwise go unrecognised in more mainstream awards systems. Celebrating the best of independent theatre, the Offies promotes inclusivity, creativity, and excellence within the theatre community.
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