The Book of Mormon, Golden Bucket Winners. Photo Bonnie Britain

Hosted by Carl Mullaney, we celebrated the supporters and fundraisers who have helped the theatrical charity raise vital funds through bucket collections across UK theatres and a range of fundraising events.

The inaugural Behind the Scenes Star award, presented by Ben Stock, was awarded to Jason Carlyle-Mills for Hadestown Live in the Delfont Room.

Encore Gifts received the Fabulous Fundraising award, presented by Christopher Biggins and Su Pollard, recognising their outstanding fundraising efforts in aid of Acting for Others.

The Special Recognition Award, presented by Samantha Spiro, went to Jeremy King for One Night Only’s 10th anniversary event at Simpson’s in The Strand.

The Fantastic Front of House Award was presented by Kim Ismay and awarded to the Harold Pinter Theatre for its exceptional efforts during the annual bucket collections.

The Golden Bucket Award for the London theatre that raised the most during the 2025 theatre collections was presented by Tom Read Wilson and awarded to The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Runners-up included The Importance of Being Earnest at the Noël Coward Theatre in second place, presented by Alice Fearn, and Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club at The Playhouse in third place, presented by Raj Ghatak.

The ceremony concluded with a performance by Sooz Kempner.

The Golden Bucket Awards 2026 Winners in Full: 

BEHIND THE SCENES STAR
Presented by Ben Stock

The inaugural award for someone that is not in the spotlight but is very much a shining star in their support for Acting for Others.

Nominees: Kate Watkins, Ali Wade, Jason Carlyle-Mills, Sam Griesser, Max P Fowler

Winner: Jason Carlyle-Mills (Deputy Company Manager at Hadestown) for Hadestown Live in the Delfont Room

FABULOUS FUNDRAISING

Presented by Christopher Biggins and Su Pollard

This is the award for Fabulous Fundraising efforts in aid of Acting for Others.

Nominees: The West End Charity Football Club, The Big West End Walk, Encore Gifts – Sam Wedgbrow & Darren Shear, Ensemble Gifts and Games – Elliott Papworth and Faye Dower, Backstage Curry – by Mark Curry, Hadestown Live in The Delfont Room

Winner: Encore Gifts

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented by Samantha Spiro

This award is for someone who has made an outstanding contribution to Acting for Others with fundraisers over the years, and their support is invaluable.

Winner: Jeremy King (Restauranteur behind Jeremy King Restaurants including Simpson’s on the Strand) for One Night Only’s 10th anniversary at Simpson’s in The Strand

FANTASTIC FRONT OF HOUSE AWARD
Presented by Kim Ismay

This award is for a Front of House team for their fantastic efforts during the annual bucket’s collections. The Theatre staff, cast and company have gone above and beyond raise huge amounts for the charity.

Nominees: Kit Kat Club at The Playhouse Theatre, The Harold Pinter Theatre, Prince of Wales Theatre, Noel Coward Theatre

Winner: Harold Pinter Theatre

THE GOLDEN BUCKET AWARD
Presented by Tom Read Wilson
This award is for the London theatre that raised the most in the 2025 Theatre collections.

Winner: The Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre

RUNNERS-UP

2nd place – The Importance of Being Earnest, Noël Coward Theatre

Presented by Alice Fearn

3rd place – Cabaret, The Kit Kat Club at The Playhouse

Presented by Raj Ghatak

We have made the decision to reschedule the West End Flea Market from Sat 16th May, due to events taking place in central London. We apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We are delighted to confirm that the West End Flea Market 2026 will now take place on Saturday 25th July.

We look forward to see you there!

We are thrilled to announce the return of One Night Only – our legendary, star-studded fundraiser!

Following its eagerly anticipated reopening and sumptuous refurbishment, we are delighted that One Night Only will now be held at the lavish, Simpsons on The Strand on Sunday 22^nd March, 2026.

For one unforgettable night, famous faces from stage and screen step into the restaurant to take on the roles, shadowing the Maître d, Bartenders, Serving Staff and Hosts.

In recent years we’ve been joined by so many of our fabulous supporters, including Kim Cattrall, Celia Imrie, Sir Derek Jacobi, Sir Ian McKellen, Tom Read-Wilson, Golda Rosheuvel and Dame Emma Thompson who have helped us raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for those working in theatrical profession that are facing financial crisis.

If you would like to register your interest in the event, please email admin@actingforothers.co.uk

 

 

On Wednesday 12th November Acting for Others Ambassadors’ and supporter were part of the Covent Garden Christmas light switch on.

The event featured performances from West End shows, with Actress Hayley Atwell pushing the button, joined by Matt Henry MBE, Celia Imrie, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Darcey Bussell and Stephen Mangan.

Thursday 27 November 2025

Join us for one night only as the stars of the hit West End production Hadestown swap the underworld for the intimate surroundings of cabaret. Expect show-stopping vocals, exclusive performances, and a few surprises along the way. Presented in association with Acting for Others, who raise vital funds for those in the theatre industry in times of crisis.

This is your chance to see your favourite performers up close for an unmissable evening in the Delfont Room!

Ticket Prices: Standard Tickets from: £13*

Show Running Time: Approx. 60 minutes

Book tickets

 

 

Check out all the latest episodes of Backstage Curry, hosted by Mark Curry, in aid of Acting for Others!

This podcast series finds Mark Curry in conversation with a range of guests with a view to asking the main questions – How did you do it? What’s it really like? What’s it like to play a leading role in a West End musical? What’s it like to represent the UK at The Eurovision Song Contest? What’s it like being on Strictly Come Dancing? What does it feel like to become famous? How is your event organised? What’s it like to play on Centre Court?

In each episode, Mark delves into the detail. The process. The discipline required. The challenges and the rewards. These unique, peering under the bonnet conversations give honest authentic insights to the questions we’d all love to ask our fantasy dinner party guests.

Actor and presenter, Mark Curry, has created this Podcast series called, “Backstage Curry”. Episodes feature, “behind the scenes” chat with performers, broadcasters and creatives. The series is raising funds for, “Acting For Others”, by providing listeners with an opportunity to donate via the charity’s website or donations link.

Mark, who amongst his many other TV and theatre appearances, completed two 16 month runs as “The Wizard” in the London production of “Wicked”, and a 9 month run in “The Woman in Black” in the West End says, “I am fascinated about how other performers prepare for shows and how shows or events are put together. I’m hoping listeners will be interested too and, after listening, will be inspired to donate to, “Acting For Others”, thereby supporting any industry professionals currently facing financial or emotional challenges”. So far, “Backstage Curry”, includes conversations with the current, “Wicked”, leading lady, Alexia Khadime, West End and Doctor Who star, Bonnie Langford. Plus, Debbie McGee talking about her, “Strictly”, experience and singer, Sonia, reminiscing about Eurovision and losing by an agonising one point! Other guests include Harriet Thorpe, Jenny Seagrove, Ruth Langsford, Yvette Fielding, Cheryl Baker, Shakatak and tennis legend Margaret Court.

The Podcast is available wherever you download your podcasts and is produced by Andy Barker.

If you’d like to support my charity of choice, Acting for Others, who support all those working in theatrical professions, please follow the link below.

https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/

Huge congratulations to Ambassador La Voix who will be appearing on BBC Strictly this coming Autumn!

GO TEAM LA VOIX!

The Big West End Walk is back on Sunday 7 September, led by West End Charity Football Club.

Now in its third year, the event sees performers and supporters walk 15 miles across central London, stopping at 58 West End-based theatres.

The walk will once again be led by West End Charity Football Club captain Jon-Scott Clark, whose credits include Hamilton and Miss Saigon, alongside Les Misérables’ Jonny Phillips. The pair first launched the initiative in 2023. Last year’s walk raised over £4,000 for Acting for Others. Participants in 2024 included Caroline Sheen, Gary Wilmot, Ben Stock, Harriet Thorpe, John Partridge, Michael Jibson and Tom Read Wilson.

A limited number of places are available for members of the public who wish to take part.

This year we have limited places to invites individuals to join in solo or with friends and family, with all proceeds going to support Acting for Others . Get in touch to find out more.

Donations can be made at: https://actingforothers.enthuse.com/cf/the-big-west-end-walk-2025.

A record breaking for Acting for Others!

WEFM 2025 was held on Saturday 17 May at St Paul’s Church in Covent Garden.

This year, The Book of Mormon was crowned the Best Dressed Stall, in the competition judged by Christopher Biggins, Dame Arlene Phillips and Janie Dee. The stall included show memorabilia and exclusive props used in the show for sale. They also had a game of ‘Spooky Mormon Hoopla’ for participants to play, for a chance to win a selfie or a signed polaroid.

Most West End shows took stalls at the event, including Back to The Future, Cabaret, Clueless, Hadestown, Hamilton, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Mean Girls, Moulin Rouge!, Operation Mincemeat, The Phantom of the Opera, SIX The Musical, Stiletto, The Book of Mormon, The Devil Wears Prada, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, The Mousetrap, The Play That Goes Wrong, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical and Titanique.

Stars in the church taking selfies and signing posters and goodies for fans included Bronté Barbé, Luke Bayer, Christopher Biggins, Joanne Clifton, Janie Dee, Alfred Enoch, Clare Foster, Em Hoggett, Shanay Holmes, Derek Jacobi, Cassidy Janson, Lily Kerhoas, Alexia Khadime, Debbie Kurup, Josephina Lewis Ortiz, Robert Lindsay, Simon Lipkin, Toby Marlow, Ewan Miller, Lucy Moss, Grace Mouat, Natalie Paris, Mason Park Alexander, Dame Arlene Phillips, Dianne Pilkington, Peter Polycarpou, Sophia Priolo, David Rintoul, Caroline Sheen, Giles Terera, Harriet Thorpe, Rachel Tucker, Tom Read Wilson and Lucy St Louis.

Acting for Others Co-Chairman Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen said in a statement: “We are delighted that the West End Flea Market is going from strength to strength and the wonderful amount raised, which is significantly higher than previous years. Thank you to everyone that attended, supported, and made the event so successful.”

Photo credit: Bonnie Britain

150 Early bird tickets for the West End Flea Market will go on sale on Thursday 17th April at 10am via Design my Night.

Tickets: The West End Flea Market | London Daytime Reviews | DesignMyNight

WEFM 2025: Saturday 17th May, St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden.

Entry to the grounds from 9:30am. Access to the market from 9:45am

Tickets are £15 and limited to 2 per person.

By purchasing Early Bird tickets you will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a WEFM 2025 Theatrical goody bag.

See you there!