Presenters & performers announced for 21ST ANNUAL WHATSONSTAGE AWARDS

Photo credit: Danny Kaan

The line-up of performers and presenters has been announced for the 21st Annual Whatsonstage Awards, streaming live from the Turbine Theatre on Sunday 14 March.

The virtual ceremony will be hosted by Jodie Prenger and Tom Read Wilson, featuring Amy Hart and Oscar Conlon-Morrey.

Performances will come from Cedric Neal performing ‘Gotta Start Somewhere’ from Back to the Future the Musical; Lizzi Bea performing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ from Carousel; Ivano Turco performing ‘Only You, Lonely You’ from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella; and Blake Patrick Anderson, Cleve September, Danielle Fiamanya, Frances Mayli, Grace Mouat, Jodie Steele, Jordan Luke Gage, Layton Williams, Matt Croke, Millie O’Connell and Sophie Isaacs performing ‘Let The Sunshine In’ from Hair.

Also appearing will be Siubhan Harrison performing ‘Head Over Feet’ from Jagged Little Pill; Emma Kingston performing ‘I Can Do Better Than That’ from The Last Five Years; Danielle Fiamanya and Matt Croke performing ‘Crazy Rolling’ from Moulin Rouge!; Alexia Khadime and Christine Allado performing ‘When You Believe’ from The Prince of Egypt; Dom Hartley-Harris and Alex Thomas-Smith performing ‘I’ll Cover You’ from Rent; and Jamie Muscato performing ‘Something’s Coming’ from West Side Story.

Chief Operating Officer of WhatsOnStage, Sita McIntosh, said: "With no live performances at the moment, we like every Award show, have had to rethink how best to celebrate our industry and the amazing people who work in it. We are delighted to be able to bring together this stellar line-up of musical theatre talent, showcasing some of the amazing shows that were cut short by COVID-19 and highlighting those that audiences can look forward to. We are hugely grateful to everyone contributing their time and their talent. We can’t wait to “raise the curtain” on Sunday 14 March at 7pm."

The public have nominated Angels this year - someone in their life that has been a source of love, support, and kindness during the pandemic. Of those nominations, 21 Angels will be announced during the ceremony and will receive a complimentary night at the theatre once live performances return.

To book tickets for the virtual ceremony, please click here.