The Trafalgar Team had a great night at The Stage Awards 2026 at London’s Royal Opera House where we were nominated for Campaign of the Year for our New Era marketing campaign at Eastbourne Theatres.

Although we sadly didn’t win on the night (congratulations Black Power Desk!), it was wonderful to have this industry recognition, and a moment for Eastbourne in the spotlight.

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THE STAGE 100

This month, The Stage also unveiled its 2026 countdown of the most influential people in UK theatre, The Stage 100, with Howard and Rosemary holding steady at number nine on the list (one place above ATG).

The Stage said: ‘Last year, Trafalgar Entertainment persuaded New York’s Shubert Organization to partner with it for 50% ownership and operation of the new 1,575-seat Olympia Theatre in London, which will mark the first time in 100 years that the US company will have had a UK presence. The Olympia will become TE’s 21st venue across London, the UK and Australia when it opens in 2027.

‘TE also unveiled a new production hub for its pantomime arm in Coventry, which will be the headquarters of Imagine Theatre, acquired by TE in 2023, while Gary Roden will join venues division Trafalgar Theatres in the new role of chief operating officer. TE was also behind Good Night, Oscar, starring Sean Hayes and Fiddler on the Roof, which ran at the Barbican. Meanwhile, Squire rejoined the Society of London Theatre board. The organisation continues to grow at pace.’

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THE STAGE MAGAZINE

And that’s not all! The Stage kicked off the new year with a brand-new look. The publication, founded in 1880, has shifted from a weekly newspaper to a monthly magazine format, with plans for longer features, extended interviews and broader industry analysis, and Trafalgar Entertainment was proud to support the first edition.