Book the shows that have won and been nominated for 2026 WhatsOnStage Awards.

The annual WhatsOnStage Awards, voted by members of the theatregoing public, took place on 8 March 2026 at the London Palladium.

A host of shows were nominated – and have now won – the annual awards.

Big winners on the night included Paddington The Musical – which scored a record-breaking 9 wins, including for Best New Musical. Also, Mischief’s The Comedy About Spies won Best New Play, and announced its return to the West End this summer 2026; and Les Miserables took home the prize for Best West End Show.

Shows that were nominated but didn’t win any awards on the night include Titanique, Cabaret, Burlesque, Inter Alia, Disney’s Hercules, The Producers, Operation Mincemeat, Cyrano de Bergerac, and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry The Musical.

Check out our listing of winning shows you can see right now – or coming soon – to the West End.

Also see: The full list of this year’s 2026 WhatsOnStage Awards winners

Paddington The Musical
New Paddington The Musical Artwork (June 2026)
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Paddington The Musical
Savoy Theatre
Book official Paddington The Musical tickets at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End.
Les Misérables
Les Miserables - London
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Les Misérables
Sondheim Theatre
Book tickets now for Les Misérables, the world’s longest-running musical in the West End.
Wicked
WICKED - 20th Anniversary - London - Tickets
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Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
Book Wicked tickets to see the spellbinding West End musical at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, now celebrating 20 years.
The Comedy About Spies
The Comedy About Spies - Adelphi Theatre - London Tickets
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The Comedy About Spies
Adelphi Theatre
The Comedy About Spies, a hilarious play from the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong, at the West End's Adelphi Theatre in London
Titanique
Promotional poster for Titaniqué: a cruise-ship deck with a colorful cast posing dramatically, five gold stars, and the bold TITANIQUE logo on the right.
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Titanique
Criterion Theatre
The Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Titanique brings its camp, Céline Dion-inspired chaos to the Criterion Theatre for a night of pure entertainment.
Cabaret
Cabaret poster, glamorous performer with cocktail at Kit Kat Club, Playhouse Theatre, London
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Cabaret
Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club)
Book Cabaret tickets London for the Olivier Award-winning revival at Kit Kat Club London in the West End. See show dates and ticket availability.
Burlesque The Musical
Burlesque the Musical
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Burlesque The Musical
Book tickets for the UK tour of Burlesque The Musical, based on the iconic film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher.
Inter Alia
Rosamund Pike in sharp suit on orange backdrop for Inter Alia at Wyndham's Theatre, London
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Inter Alia
Wyndham's Theatre
Book Inter Alia tickets to see Rosamund Pike in Suzie Miller’s gripping new play at Wyndham’s Theatre in London.
Disney's Hercules
Disney's Hercules logo with lightning bolt and tagline at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London on radiant blue background.
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Disney's Hercules
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Book Hercules tickets to see Disney’s spectacular West End musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London.
The Producers
The Producers - Garrick Theatre London (2025)
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The Producers
Garrick Theatre
Book tickets for The Producers, the ★★★★★ West End hit hailed as “the funniest show in London” (The Standard), now playing at the Garrick Theatre until September 2026.
Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat - West End
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Operation Mincemeat
Fortune Theatre
Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Operation Mincemeat is the hilarious comedy musical now playing at the West End's Fortune Theatre in London.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry The Musical
Man with backpack and dog overlook green hills in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Theatre Royal Haymarket, London.
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry The Musical
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Based on Rachel Joyce’s best-selling novel, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is the joyous and life-affirming new musical starring Mark Addy & Jenna Russell.
Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac - Tickets - London
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Cyrano de Bergerac
Noël Coward Theatre
Get tickets to the RSC revival of Cyrano de Bergerac starring Adrian Lester in London.


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