unAwards

Round 3 applications are open from 23 February to 31 March 2026
Find out more and how to apply below

After 27 years producing new work for national and international audiences, in 2024 Unlimited Theatre embarked on a new chapter to create more opportunities for emerging and mid-career companies and artists. Our unAwards, each inspired by key moments in Unlimited’s history, aim to enable greater collaboration, experimentation and inclusive practice for artists and creatives.

We intend for the awards to be easy to apply for and with minimal reporting so artists can focus their time and energy on making art, rather than making applications. Unlimited Theatre is aiming to support the next generation of theatre makers and, in our ‘retirement’, leave a lasting legacy that enables new creatives and audiences to embark on inspirational journeys that they might not otherwise have been able to. The awards pots are made up of remaining cash reserves and a generous donation from an existing supporter.

We awarded £25,000 in Round 1. Our award strands were so popular, we rolled them out again for Round 2 with a few tweaks in response to applicant feedback. Now in 2026, we’re launching the 3rd and final round of unAwards focusing solely on the strand that has demonstrated the greatest need and that is at the heart of everything Unlimited stands for: unLab. Find out more in our ‘Current Awards’ section below. Applications close 31 March 2026.

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