Winners Announced for the Golden Bucket Awards 2025

Acting for Others, the theatrical charity supporting those in the entertainment industry in times of need, has announced the winners of the Golden Bucket Awards 2025. The ceremony, hosted by Carl Mullaney at the Prince of Wales Theatre, celebrated the remarkable contributions of supporters and fundraisers who have helped raise vital funds for the charity since 2020. The event concluded with a performance by Stefan Bednarczyk.

Full List of Winners:

FABULOUS FUNDRAISING AWARD
Presented by Rob Houchen & Layton Williams
Awarded for the most inventive way of fundraising for Acting for Others.
Winner: Backstage Curry

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented by Su Pollard
Recognizing someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the charity through continuous support and fundraising.
Winner: The Noel Coward Foundation

FANTASTIC FRONT OF HOUSE AWARD
Presented by Kim Ismay & Annette Badland
Awarded to a front-of-house team for their efforts in raising funds for the charity.
Winner: The Menier Chocolate Factory – The Cabinet Minister

THE GOLDEN BUCKET AWARD – REGIONAL
Presented by Robert Lindsay
Awarded to the regional theatre that raised the most through theatre collections in 2024.
Winner: Aylesbury Waterside

THE GOLDEN BUCKET AWARD – LONDON
Presented by Samantha Bond
Awarded to the London theatre that raised the most in the 2024 theatre collections.
Winner: The Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre – Raising over £21,000

The Golden Bucket Awards serve as an important recognition of the generosity and dedication of the theatre community in supporting those in need.