The OffWestEnd Awards, affectionately known as The Offies, has announced the line-up of performers for its upcoming London ceremony on 30 March 2026.

The awards, which celebrate and champion exceptional independent theatre across London’s Off-West End sector, will take place at Central Hall Westminster. The evening will be hosted by Drag Race UK star and theatre performer Divina De Campo.

View the full list of 2026 Offies Nominees here.

A show preview: Jordan Luke Gage

In a major highlight for the evening, West End star Jordan Luke Gage (& Juliet, Bonnie & Clyde) will join Daniel Krikler (Wendy and Peter Pan) to perform an exclusive preview from Gage’s highly anticipated new musical, Redcliffe.

The performance marks a rare first look at his work as a composer and creator.

The 2026 performance line-up

The ceremony will also feature a diverse range of live performances from this year’s nominees and special guests, including:

  • Divina De Campo: The host will open the ceremony with a specially written original number.
  • A Brief Case of Crazy: A performance from the core trio behind Skedaddle Theatre, Rowan Armitt-Brewster, Lennie Longworth, and Samuel Cunningham.
  • Ilan Evans: The Tout pour la lumière star will perform a rendition of Nat King Cole’s “Nature Boy”.
  • Martin Kaspar Orkestar: The 2026 nominee will perform a signature “One Man Band” set.
  • Gerel Falconer: The nominee will perform a section from the acclaimed production Tones.

The road to Offies success

This year’s nominations feature 200 nominees, drawn from assessing over 500 productions across more than 100 venues.

For the first time, the 2026 awards have streamlined their categories into a single, unified list that brings together performers and creatives, reflecting the collaborative nature of independent theatre.

Also for the first time this year, the awards will be streamed online in collaboration with ChewBoy Productions and The Theatre Channel.

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Main photo: The Offies (Off West End Awards) 2026

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