Celebration and Triumph at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

In the play categories, Macbeth led with three wins. David Tennant’s portrayal won him Best Performer in a Play, making him the actor with the most WhatsOnStage Awards to date. The production also took home awards for Best Play Revival and Best Sound Design.

Other notable winners included Imelda Staunton for Best Performer in a Musical for her role in Hello, Dolly!, and Melanie La Barrie for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical for Hadestown. Freema Agyeman was awarded Best Supporting Performer in a Play for her role in Romeo & Juliet, and Layton Williams received the Best Takeover accolade for his performance in Cabaret.

The fiercely contested Best New Musical went to Tina Fey's Mean Girls, and Spirited Away clinched the award for Best New Play. SIX was celebrated as the Best West End Show, with Emma Rice winning Best Director for The Buddha of Suburbia.

This year also saw the introduction of the Best Studio Production category, awarded to Diary of a Gay Disaster at Underbelly Cowgate and Arcola Theatre, while Something Rotten! – in Concert won Best Concert Event.

The evening was a splendid showcase of talent with a 24-piece orchestra accompanying live performances from top stage stars, underscoring the vitality and diversity of UK theatre. The event not only honoured high achievers but also celebrated the industry's resilience and creativity over the past year.