The WhatsOnStage Awards

The WhatsOnStage Awards are the only major UK theatre awards decided by the theatregoers themselves. At the annual concert ceremonies, alongside seeing the winners crowned, audience members also enjoy a host of exclusive live performances from top theatrical talent.

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25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announces venue and date

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Nominations open for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Eligibility explained

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Molly Lynch, David Seadon-Young and Minal Patel to announce the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees

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The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: full list of nominees

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25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations led by Starlight Express, The Artist, David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led Macbeth and more

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Voting has opened for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Watch the nominations for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards!

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Gina and Mazz Murray to host the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: everything you need to know

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WhatsOnStage Awards – photo highlights from the last ten years

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Performances announced for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Behind-the-scenes at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards performances – watch footage

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The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – watch the full highlights and winners interviews

Performances from Pippin, The Artist and MJ the Musical, © Danny Kaan

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The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards performances – see photos

Mazz and Gina Murray at the WhatsOnStage Awards, © Danny Kaan

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Highlights from the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: red carpet arrivals

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The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – winners pose with their trophies

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Lighting designer Paule Constable receives special WhatsOnStage Award for Services to UK Theatre

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Starlight Express, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and more win big at 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Mean Girls wins Best New Musical at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Spirited Away wins Best New Play at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led Macbeth wins three WhatsOnStage Awards

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24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations led by Guys and Dolls, Dear England, Sunset Boulevard and more

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24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Eligibility explained

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Booking opens for the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards at The London Palladium

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Hiba Elchikhe and Tim Mahendran to host 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations announcement

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Hosts announced for 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards at The London Palladium

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List of winners at the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – updating live

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Nominations in full: 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Nominations open for 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Performances announced for 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards at The London Palladium

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The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – concert photos at The London Palladium

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The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – full highlights from The London Palladium

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The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – winners pose with their trophies

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The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Everything you need to know

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The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: full list of winners

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The London Palladium announced as venue for the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards concert

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Vote now in the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Watch the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations announcement

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Abbie Budden to host WhatsOnStage Awards red carpet pre-show

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The WhatsOnStage Awards are a wonderful reminder of the sheer vibrancy of British theatre

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Sunset Boulevard, Stranger Things, Guys and Dolls, Operation Mincemeat, Vanya and more win big at the WhatsOnStage Awards

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Rufus Norris picks up the award for Services to UK Theatre at the WhatsOnStage Awards

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Jamie Lloyd’s Sunset Boulevard wins seven WhatsOnStage Awards

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Operation Mincemeat wins Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow wins Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards

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23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Photos: On the Red Carpet With the Stars

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23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Photos: The Winners With Their Trophies

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Watch performance clips from the WhatsOnStage Awards

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Watch full highlights from the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Jodie Comer interview: 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Winners’ messages: 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Sarah Crompton on the WhatsOnStage Awards – a little joy in a time of gloom

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My Neighbour Totoro, Prima Facie, Bonnie and Clyde and more win big at the WhatsOnStage Awards

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23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: The Concert Ceremony

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Hosts for 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announced

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Meet the hosts of the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Watch performances and interviews from the 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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The 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Red Carpet photos

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22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards photos: winners with their trophies

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22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards ceremony in photos

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22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: the winners in full

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Hosts, performers and presenters announced for 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

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Nominees for 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announced

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Eddie Redmayne, Lily Allen, James McAvoy and Carrie Hope Fletcher among WhatsOnStage Award winners

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