Last Sunday we celebrated the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – held for the first time ever at the iconic London Palladium!
Hosted by Melanie La Barrie and Bonnie Langford, the event saw winners being crowned in 24 competitive categories, outgoing artistic director of the National Theatre Rufus Norris honoured for Services to UK Theatre, as well as special performances from the likes of Disney’s Newsies, Flowers for Mrs Harris, Guys and Dolls, La Cage aux Folles, Next to Normal, Operation Mincemeat, The Sound of Music and a world premiere performance from Burlesque The Musical.
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.
The WhatsOnStage Awards are considered one of the top highlights of the theatrical calendar, saluting the best of UK theatre. On the night, as well as seeing the winners crowned, attendees also enjoy a host of exclusive live performances from top theatre talent.