Sensational news about the 26th Annual WhatsOnstage Awards

Published: 11 Dec 2025
We're thrilled to be the official charity partner of the Awards and delighted to announce we're sponsoring the first ever Best Child Performance Award!

The shortlist for the Awards were revealed on 11 December at the Bridge Theatre with Into the Woods Gracie McGonigal, Hana Ichijo and Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson announcing the nominations.

 

Our Patron Gracie McGonigal broke the exciting news about Go Live – view the video below and read all about our collaboration with WhatsOnStage here.

The shortlist for the new category will be released in the New Year and the winner announced at the London Palladium on Sunday 8 March 2026.

Also, huge congratulations to our Patrons for their nominations: Rob Madge (Best Takeover Performance: Emcee in Cabaret) & Suzie Miller (Best New Play: Inter Alia)

If you’re looking to nominate a Charity of the Year, exploring new CSR opportunities or simply keen to do some fundraising with your team we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch via the form below.