25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Nominate now

Please note, nominations will officially open on 7 November 2025 for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards.

If you have any queries about eligibility, please email feedback@whatsonstage.com. As an organisation, we always work to liaise directly with producers and venues about which shows are/are not eligible.

Audiences are strongly encouraged to read the eligibility criteria before submitting their nominations. Eligibility criteria are available here.

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Performance categories

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Best Performer in a Play

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Best Performer in a Musical

Sponsored by Ticketmaster

Best Supporting Performer in a Play

Best Supporting Performer in a Musical

Sponsored by Newman Displays

Best Professional Debut

Sponsored by AKA

Best Takeover

Show categories

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Best New Play

Sponsored by Go Live Theatre Projects

Best New Musical

Sponsored by Travelzoo

Best Play Revival

Sponsored by Edwardian Hotels, Official Hotel Partner

Best Musical Revival

Sponsored by Concord

Best West End Show

Sponsored by Dewynters

Best Regional Production

Sponsored by MTI

Best Concert Event

Best Studio Production

Sponsored by Theatrical Rights Worldwide

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A unique email address is required in order to nominate in the WhatsOnStage Awards. Nominations are limited to one per person. Any evidence of manipulation may result in the nominee being disqualified from the Awards.

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The shortlist for the following categories will be decided by a dedicated industry panel, with that list then voted on by the public:

Best Casting Direction
Best Choreography
Best Costume Design
Best Direction – Sponsored by LOVEtheatre
Best Lighting Design – Sponsored by White Light
Best Musical Direction/Supervision – Sponsored by Disney’s Hercules
Best Set Design – Sponsored by Preevue
Best Sound Design – Sponsored by Outernet Venues
Best Video Design – Sponsored by TikTok
Best Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Design

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