FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS 2025

ERIK WILCOCK AWARD

A writer showing exceptional promise

Winner: Mark Daniels
Play: Tommy Crispino’s Tasty Lips

This was featured in POD 5. Congratulations to the director David Frais-Robles and actors Lewis Chandler and Ethan Walton who showcased the script so well.

BILL CASHMORE AWARD

A young writer showing exceptional promise

Winner: Tom Draper
Play: Replacement

This was featured in POD 10. Congratulations to director Tobias Deacon and actors Matt Rutherford and Jack Solloway who showcased the script brilliantly.

JOHN BAINER AWARD

An exceptional young person award.

This is shared between 2 young technicians for their commitment, willingness to learn and keeping a cool head!

Winner: Zack Molton

Winner: Saskia Hughes