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These are truly the "theatregoers' choice" prizes, the only major theatre awards in which the audience are the judges across all awards categories. The 2017 awards shortlists - covering the best theatre during the 2016 theatre year - will be announced at a Launch Party on 1 December, with voting then online until 31 January 2017. 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards - 17th Annual website.

Performers Trevor Dion Nicholas, Dean John-Wilson, Gary Barlow, Joanna Riding, Amber Riley, Liisi LaFontaine, Ria Jones, David Fynn, Tyrone Huntley.