The ”Hamlet” actor was unable to attend the concert due to filming commitments
Benedict Cumberbatch acceptance speech
Congratulations to Benedict Cumberbatch who has won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in Hamlet. #WOSAwards
Posted by WhatsOnStage on Sunday, February 21, 2016
Benedict Cumberbatch has been voted Best Actor in a Play for his performance in Hamlet at the Barbican in this year's WhatsOnStage Awards
In his acceptance speech he thanked his family, colleagues and fans who voted for him.