WhatsOnStage Awards

Welcome to your guide to the WhatsOnStage Awards - past, present and future. Announcements, exclusives, tickets, red carpet photos, videos and more, this guide will ensure you have all the info you need at your fingertips.

The 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Jodie Comer
Theatre News
Jodie Comer: I really want to do a musical next
Comer discussed her future plans at the WhatsOnStage Awards
Jordan Luke Gage and Frances Mayli McCann
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Watch full highlights from the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Interviews, performances and more – watch it all here!
Jodie Comer
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Jodie Comer interview: 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
The star took home her first-ever WhatsOnStage Award on Sunday!
Jodie Comer and Courtney Bowman
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Winners' messages: 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
A few words from last night's victors to those who voted...
Jodie Comer (left), and <em>My Neighbour Totoro</em> stars and presenters Ami Okumura Jones and Mei Mac
Blogs
Sarah Crompton on the WhatsOnStage Awards – a little joy in a time of gloom
The awards were held last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre
WhatsOnStage Awards hosts Laurie Kynaston, Courtney Bowman and Billy Luke Nevers
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23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: The Concert Ceremony
Oh, what a #WOSawards night!
Gabrielle Brooks
Theatre News
Exclusive: Gabrielle Brooks to star in Once On This Island revival at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
The news was revealed live on stage at the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Joe Locke in <em>The Trials</em> / Gwyneth Keyworth in <em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em> / Jodie Comer in <em>Prima Facie</em> / Courtney Bowman in <em>Legally Blonde</em> / Lauren Drew in <em>Legally Blonde</em> / Lucie Jones in <em>Wicked</em>
Theatre News
The 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – full list of winners
Who took home a coveted WOS trophy this evening?

The 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Eddie Redmayne and Lily Allen
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Watch the full highlights from the 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Oh, what a circus! Oh, what a show!
Samantha Barks and Eddie Redmayne
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Watch performances and interviews from the 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Warning: glitz and glamour alert!
Ian McKellen in <em>Hamlet</em>
Blogs
Sarah Crompton on Ian McKellen: 'He never stops looking forwards'
McKellen received the WhatsOnStage Award for Services to Theatre this past weekend
Samantha Barks and Eddie Redmayne
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The 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Red Carpet photos
Check out the glitzy arrivals from the big night...
A selection of winners with their trophies
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22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards photos: winners with their trophies
Take a look at our exclusive shots of the freshly crowned winners
The 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
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22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards ceremony in photos
Check out 50 fabulous photos from last night's epic event!
WhatsOnStage Awards
Theatre News
22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: the winners in full
Here's a comprehensive list of all the 2022 winners and nominees
The WhatsOnStage Awards
Theatre News
Vote now in the 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
The shortlist has been revealed

The 21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Emma Kingston
Video
Editor's Pick
First look: Trailer released for 21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards concert – streaming this weekend
The video is available now!
Cedric Neal
Photos
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21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: first look photos
Get excited about the upcoming awards!
Siubhan Harrison
Features
Editor's Pick
Every show and performer set to appear at the 21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
We run down what to expect on Sunday!
The WhatsOnStage Awards
Features
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WhatsOnStage Awards: The 21 Angels revealed
We had a really tough time picking 21 from a huge volume of more-than-deserving entrants

The 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Lucie Jones singing "She Used To Be Mine"
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Watch highlights from the 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards concert featuring & Juliet, Come From Away and more
Shows including Dear Evan Hansen, The Color Purple, Waitress and Only Fools and Horses performed on the night
The cast of <em>& Juliet</em>
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Photos: 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Concert performances and award-winners
The show was broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 with Elaine Paige and Paddy O'Connell
The cast of <em>Come From Away</em>
Blogs
The 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: a triumph of the offbeat, the unexpected, the unusual
Our chief critic reflects on the Awards the morning after the Concert
Watch Andrew Scott, Zizi Strallen, Miriam-Teak Lee and more celebrate their WhatsOnStage Awards wins
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Watch Andrew Scott, Zizi Strallen, Miriam-Teak Lee and more celebrate their WhatsOnStage Awards wins
We spoke to some of the winners as they came off stage after picking up their awards
Miriam-Teak Lee accepts the Award for Best Actress in a Musical
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Photos: 20th Annual WhatsOnStage winners including Andrew Scott, Miriam-Teak Lee and more collect their trophies
Have a look at the winners with their lovely trophies
Winners Rachel Tucker, Miriam-Teak Lee, Andrew Scott, Claire Foy and Sam Tutty, alongside the inaugural Audience Award for Best West End Musical winners <em>Six</em>
Theatre News
20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards winners include Andrew Scott, Claire Foy, Come From Away and Six
The winners of the 20th Awards have been revealed
David Hunter, Laura Baldwin, Lucie Jones and Marisha Wallace
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20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Andrew Scott, Marisha Wallace, Jamie Lloyd and more on the red carpet
The stars are out at the Prince of Wales Theatre to celebrate the 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
The 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Theatre News
20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: all the latest updates from the Concert in the West End
A live text stream from the Awards concert!

The 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Vanessa Redgrave, Jamael Westman, Aidan Turner, Sophie Okonedo, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Patti LuPone
Theatre News
Editor's Pick
Hamilton and Aidan Turner among winners at 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
The winners of the audience-voted awards have been revealed
Marisha Wallace
Video
Editor's Pick
Hamilton, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aidan Turner at the 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: highlights
Watch our highlights video of the 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Vanessa Redgrave, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aidan Turner
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Editor's Pick
WhatsOnStage Awards winners photos: Aidan Turner, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Vanessa Redgrave, Patti LuPone and more
The 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards took place at the Prince of Wales Theatre last night
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith and Vicky Vox
Photos
Editor's Pick
19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards concert: winners and performances in pictures
Catch a glimpse of what happened at last night's WhatsOnStage Awards
<em>The Lion King</em>
Video
Editor's Pick
The Lion King London at 20: industry figures pay tribute to the show
A tribute video was shared at the WhatsOnStage Awards this year about the remarkable musical which is celebrating 20 years in the West End
Peter Wight, Giles Terera and Lucy Briers
Theatre News
Giles Terera, Peter Wight and more join Tom Burke and Hayley Atwell in West End Rosmersholm
The new revival of Ibsen's play is adapted by Duncan Macmillan – you can see them in rehearsals below
Judi Dench, Michael Grandage and Jude Law
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Editor's Pick
Judi Dench, Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne and more celebrate Michael Grandage's impact on the theatre world
The director has won the Equity Award for Services to Theatre
The cast of <em>Six the Musical</em>
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WhatsOnStage Awards Concert: Watch Heathers, Six, Carrie Hope Fletcher and more
The concert was held last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre in the West End
Aidan Turner in <em>The Lieutenant of Inishmore</em>
Blogs
Editor's Pick
The WhatsOnStage Awards show how all types of theatre can play an important role in our lives
WhatsOnStage's chief critic reflects on what this year's winners list can tell us
Giles Terera, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Aidan Turner and Carrie Hope Fletcher
Photos
Editor's Pick
19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Aidan Turner, Carrie Hope Fletcher and more on the red carpet
The stars came out for the red carpet at the 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Vicky Vox and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
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WhatsOnStage Awards 2019: Vicky Vox and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith take you behind the scenes
Meet our hosts for the night, Vicky Vox and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Vicky Vox and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Theatre News
Vicky Vox and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith to present 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Concert
Vox played Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors last summer, while Holdbrook-Smith is currently starring in Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Cleve September and Rachel John
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Watch 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Award nominees on what it means to be recognised
We spoke with some of the nominees at the launch of this year's awards
Giles Terera, Cleve September, Rachel John, Jamael Westman and Leslie Garcia Bowman
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Editor's Pick
Hamilton, Company, The Lieutenant of Inishmore cast and more at the launch of the 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Stars came together at the launch of this year's awards to celebrate their nominations
19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Watch Le Gateau Chocolat announce the nominees
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19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Watch Le Gateau Chocolat announce the nominees
The awards nominations were announced today
Le Gateau Chocolat
Theatre News
Editor's Pick
19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations announcement to be hosted by Le Gateau Chocolat
This year the nominations will be live streamed on WhatsOnStage's Facebook page

The 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

The cast of <em>42nd Street</em>
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18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards concert in pictures
Check out these pictures of all the fun being had onstage at the WhatsOnStage Awards this year
Olivia Colman: 'I have been avoiding theatre'
Theatre News
Olivia Colman: 'I have been avoiding theatre'
The Broadchurch actress was speaking at the WhatsOnStage Awards where she won for her performance in Lucy Kirkwood's Mosquitoes
Carrie Hope Fletcher, who won Best Actress in a Musical
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WhatsOnStage Award winners in pictures 2018
David Tennant, Olivia Colman, John McCrea, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Everybody's Talking About Jamie took home awards last night
Watch highlights of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
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Watch highlights of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
We chat to some of the winners and relive the brilliant live performances
Winners of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Theatre News
Winners of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announced: David Tennant and Olivia Colman win
Find out who won what in this year's WhatsOnStage Awards
Siubhan Harrison and Liam Tamne
Theatre News
Lin-Manuel Miranda's "A Very Good Day" to be performed at the WhatsOnStage Awards
Original London cast members from Working will perform the song
Andrew Polec as Strat in <em>Bat Out Of Hell</em>
Theatre News
Bat Out Of Hell to perform at the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Jim Steinman's musical opened at the London Coliseum last year and will return to the Dominion Theatre in April
Vikki Stone and Trevor Dion Nicholas
Theatre News
Trevor Dion Nicholas and Vikki Stone confirmed as hosts for the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
This year's awards will take place at the end of February
Alice Fearn, Tyrone Huntley and Janie Dee
Theatre News
Further performers announced for 2018 WhatsOnStage Awards Concert
The concert takes place on 25 February at the Prince of Wales Theatre
Josie Walker (Margaret New), John McCrea (Jamie New) and Mina Anwar (Ray) in <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em>
Theatre News
Everybody's Talking About Jamie to perform at the WhatsOnStage Awards
The cast of the new musical will perform a section from the hit show
Watch: Danny Mac, Ria Jones and more at the launch of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
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Watch: Danny Mac, Ria Jones and more at the launch of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
This year's shortlist has been announced
Nominees announced for the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Theatre News
Nominees announced for the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
The launch of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards took place in central London today

The 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Amber Riley and Liisi LaFontaine
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In pictures: WhatsOnStage Awards concert
Take a look at some of the performers and winners from the #WOSAwards ceremony
The best of #WOSAwards on social media
Features
The best of #WOSAwards on social media
Find out what the stars had to say about this year's WhatsOnStage Awards
Billie Piper accepts the award for Best Actress in a Play for <em>Yerma</em>
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Photos: Winners of the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Billie Piper, Amber Riley and Jamie Parker were among the big winners of the night
Gary Barlow, Trevor Dion Nicholas and Billie Piper
Theatre News
Harry Potter leads winners of the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
The winners of this year's WhatsOnStage Awards have been announced
Billie Piper Amber Riley and Jamie Parker
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Photos: Stars on the red carpet at the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Famous faces included Amber Riley, Billie Piper and Jamie Parker
Watch: Live from the WhatsOnStage Awards red carpet
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Watch: Live from the WhatsOnStage Awards red carpet
Lucie Jones and our deputy editor Ben Hewis chatted to a host of stars ahead of the WhatsOnStage Awards
The ultimate guide to this year's WhatsOnStage Awards
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The ultimate guide to this year's WhatsOnStage Awards
Everything you need to know about the big day
Billie Piper, Helen McCrory, Michelle Terry, Ian Hallard, Ian McKellen and Jamie Parker
Theatre News
Shortlist for the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announced
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child leads nominations in the publicly voted awards