Theatre Royal Plymouth recognised in prestigous national awards

6th December 2024

Two Theatre Royal Plymouth co-productions, The Artist and The Devil Wears Prada have received ten nominations collectively for the prestigious WhatsOnStage Awards.

The WhatsOnStage Awards, unique for being entirely audience-voted, celebrate the very best of UK theatre, underscoring the incredible impact these productions have made on audiences and critics alike.

The Artist, a visually stunning adaptation of the Oscar-winning silent film, co-produced with The McOnie Company, starred Briana Craig, Robbie Fairchild and Gary Wilmot and premiered in Plymouth in May. Nominations are:

•           Best Regional Production

•           Best Direction – Drew McOnie

•           Best Choreography – Drew McOnie

•           Best Lighting Design – Zoe Spurr

•           Best Video Design – Ash J Woodward

•           Best Wigs, Hair and Make-Up – Georgia Nosal

Meanwhile, The Devil Wears Prada, the dazzling stage adaptation of the beloved book and film, which was produced with Kevin McCollum, Rocket Entertainment/David Furnish and Jamie Wilson, premiered at TRP throughout the summer and is now wowing audiences in the West End. This production has earned the following nominations: 

•           Best New Musical

•           Best Performer in a Musical - Vanessa Williams

•           Best Supporting Performer in a Musical - Amy Di Bartolomeo

•           Best Wigs, Hair and Make Up - Campbell Young Associates

James Mackenzie-Blackman, Chief Executive & Executive Producer at Theatre Royal Plymouth, said: “As a co-producing partner, we are immensely proud of The Artist and The Devil Wears Prada for earning this well-deserved recognition from the WhatsOnStage Awards.

“These nominations reflect not only the exceptional talent of the creative teams and performers, but also TRP’s commitment to producing large-scale world-class theatre. Both productions began their journey with us in Plymouth, and it’s a privilege to see them celebrated on this scale.”

Voting for the WhatsOnStage Awards is open now until 9 January, and the winners will be crowned at the special concert ceremony on Sunday 9 February 2025, at The London Palladium.

Be sure to cast your votes and celebrate the incredible work behind these productions: https://awards.whatsonstage.com/25th-annual-whatsonstage-awards-vote-now/