Shakespeare Theatre Company Gala

Shakespeare Theatre Company announced today the star-studded line-up and honorees to be celebrated at its annual Gala on April 15, 2024. Titled All the World’s a Stage: Celebrating the US/UK Relationship, the gala will take place at The Anthem on the Washington, DC Wharf.

Internationally acclaimed Olivier Award-winning actor Indira Varma will be honored with the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Acting (aka “Will Award”), presented to her by Tony Award-winning actor Ralph Fiennes, her co-star in STC’s production of Macbeth, which will be playing in Washington April 9 through May 5. Celebrated Tony Award-winning actor John Lithgow will be present to receive the STC Lifetime Achievement Award.

STC will also present the theatre’s inaugural Sea Change Award to a policymaker for their political and philanthropic work aimed at protecting and developing the arts sector.

Presenters and performers throughout the night include Broadway’s Jordan Donica, fresh from his Tony-nominated performance as Lancelot in Camelot. The BBC’s Katty Kay will serve as the evening’s emcee. The event’s honorary co-chairs are The British Ambassador, Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, and Sir Charles Roxburgh KCB.

“The unique relationship between the US and the UK has endured over centuries, reflected in our common language, values, and stories. Shakespeare has had an outsized, ongoing influence on all three,” says Artistic Director Simon Godwin. “We are so excited to bring together such acclaimed international artists and guests to celebrate with us.”

All the World’s a Stage: Celebrating the US/UK Relationship

Date: Monday, April 15, 2024

Time: 6:30pm Reception, 7:30pm Dinner & Performances

Venue: The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Wash., DC 20024

For more information on the gala and tickets, visit All The World’s A Stage: Celebrating The US/UK Relationship or email GalaSTC@shakespearetheatre.org.