Awards

Grid Iron is a multi-award winning new writing theatre company based in Edinburgh

Over the years we have been delighted to receive many awards and nominations covering all aspects of our work from acting, writing and use of music to stage management, design and technical expertise.

Although it’s not all about getting awards, we are always really pleased when the achievements of the amazing people we work with are recognised. And, of course, we’re always very happy to go to a party!

AWARDS

  • 2019

     

    The Brunch Club

    Winner
    • Scottish Theatre on the Fringe – Bright Sparks Award

  • Dr Stirlingshire’s Discovery

    Winner
    • The Drum Scottish Event Awards – Small Event of the Year

    Nominated
    •     Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland – Best Technical Presentation
    •     Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland – Best Production for Children & Young People
    •     The Drum Scottish Event Awards – Cause Related/Charity Event of the Year

     

    2017

  • 2015

     

    Light Boxes

    Winner
    • Scotsman Fringe First
    • The Scottish Arts Club Theatre Award – 2nd Place

  • Letters Home

    Winner
    Scotsman Fringe First

    Nominated
    Creative Edinburgh Award – Collaboration Category

     

    2014

  • 2013

     

    Leaving Planet Earth

    Nominated
    • Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland – Best Technical Presentation

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    2011

  • 2010

     

    Huxley’s Lab

    Winner
    • Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland – Best Ensemble

  • Barflies

    Winner
    • Scotsman Fringe First
    • Herald Angel

    Nominated
    • Stage Awards for Acting Excellence – Best Ensemble
    • Stage Awards for Acting Excellence – Best Actress

     

    2009

  • 2006

     

    Roam

    Winner
    • 29th Arts & Business Award: Ogilvy Arts & Business Creativity Award (with BAA Edinburgh)
    • Arts and Business Community Award (with BAA Edinburgh)
    •     Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland – Best Overall Production, Best Technical Presentation, Best Ensemble

    Nominated
    • Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland – Best Use of Music
    • Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland –Best Design

  • The Devil’s Larder

    Winner
    • Herald Archangel
    • Scotsman Fringe First
    • Total Theatre Award
    • The Carol Tambor Foundation Award
    • Jack Tinker Spirit of the Fringe Award (Judith Doherty)

    Nominated
    • Critics Circle – Best Director and Best Actor
    • Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland – Best Music, Best Ensemble, Best Actor, Best Director

     

    2005

  • 2004

     

    Fierce

    Winner
    •     Stage Award – Best Ensemble (Ross Allan, Mark Arends, Cora Bissett, Garry Collins, Steven Cree, Helen McAlpine, Catherine Whitefield)
    •     Herald Devil – Garry Collins
    •     Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland – Best Music (Philip Pinsky)
    •     The Carol Tambor Foundation Award

    Nominated
    • TMA Award – Best Musical

  • Those Eyes, That Mouth

    Winner
    • Scotsman Fringe First – Innovation and outstanding new stage writing. (Cait Davis, David Paul Jones, Ben Harrison)
    • Herald Angel – Acting Excellence (Cait Davis)
    • Herald Devil – Excellence in the face of adversity
    • Stage Award – Best Actress (Cait Davis)
    • Daily Mail – Jack Tinker Spirit of the Fringe Award (Judith Doherty)
    • Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland – Best Actress (Cait Davis)
    • Stage Management Association – Team Award (Fiona Fraser, Paul Claydon, Shane Thom, Mickey Graham)

    Nominated
    • Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland – Best Use of Music (David Paul Jones)
    • Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland – Best Technical Presentation

     

    2003/4

  • 2001

     

    Decky Does a Bronco

    Nominated
    • TMA/Barclays Stage Award – Best Touring Production for Children & Young People

  • Decky Does a Bronco

    Winner
    • Scotsman Fringe First – Innovation in theatre and outstanding new production
    • Stage Award – Best Ensemble (David Ireland, Keith Macpherson, Jimmy Harrison, Andy Clarke, Ross Sutherland, Muz Murray, Craig Smith, Paul Cunningham)

     

    2000

  • 1998

     

    Gargantua

    Winner
    • Scotsman Fringe First – Outstanding New Writing

    Nominated
    • Stage Award – Best Ensemble (Iona Carbairns, Melanie Bradley, Tony Delicata, Alan McPherson)

  • The Bloody Chamber

    Winner
    • Herald Angel – Outstanding Contribution to Theatre

    Nominated
    • Total Theatre Award – Best Newcomers, Best Use of Design

     

    1997

If you would like any further information about any of the award-winning productions on these pages or any of the talented people involved in their making please visit the PRODUCTIONS page or drop us a line.

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