The 2024 WhatsOnStage Awards are taking place at The London Palladium, celebrating top talent in UK theatre. This prestigious event features live performances and the distribution of multiple awards. The winners will be announced live starting at 6:30 PM, and updates will be provided in real-time.
Key Highlights of the 2024 WhatsOnStage Awards
The event is co-produced by Alex Parker and Damian Sandys, showcasing exclusive performances from notable stage artists. The audience can expect unique pieces, including new compositions and re-orchestrated versions of well-known songs.
Awards and Winners
- SINE Digital Best Performer in a Play: Jonathan Bailey for “Richard II” (Winner)
- Best Performer in a Musical: Rachel Zegler for “Evita” (Winner)
- Best Supporting Performer in a Play: Stephen Fry for “The Importance of Being Earnest” (Winner)
- Best Supporting Performer in a Musical: Amber Davies for “The Great Gatsby” (Winner)
- Best Takeover Performance: Emma Kingston for “Wicked” (Winner)
- Best New Play: “The Comedy About Spies” by Henry Lewis and Henry Shields (Winner)
- Best New Musical: “Paddington The Musical” (Winner)
- Best Play Revival: “Richard II” (Winner)
- Best Musical Revival: “Evita” (Winner)
- Best West End Show: “Les Misérables” (Winner)
- Best Direction: Luke Sheppard for “Paddington The Musical” (Winner)
- Best Choreography: Fabian Aloise for “Evita” (Winner)
- Best Set Design: Tom Pye for “Paddington The Musical” (Winner)
- Best Lighting Design: Jon Clark for “Evita” (Winner)
- Best Sound Design: Gareth Owen for “Paddington The Musical” (Winner)
- Best Costume Design: Gabriella Slade and Tahra Zafar for “Paddington The Musical” (Winner)
- Best Wigs, Hair and Make-up Design: Rae Smith for “The Importance of Being Earnest” (Winner)
- Best Casting Direction: Natalie Gallacher for “Paddington The Musical” (Winner)
- Best Music Supervision / Direction: Matt Brind for “Paddington The Musical” (Winner)
Special Recognition
James Graham will receive the AudienceView Services to UK Theatre Award. This accolade highlights significant contributions to the UK theatre scene.
Stay tuned for live updates as the event unfolds, with exciting performances and the crowning of winners across various categories at this year’s WhatsOnStage Awards, hosted in the heart of London.
