Best West End Debut Performer

Jack Wolfe, winner of best West End debut performer at the 2024 awards, in Next to Normal at the Donmar Warehouse, London. Photo: Marc Brenner

First professional appearance in a named role in the West End in a production reviewed by The Stage (previous appearances in ensemble roles or as an understudy do not disqualify you from consideration).

This does not need to be a full professional debut, only the first appearance in the West End. e.g. a Broadway performer making their debut in the West End would be eligible.

The Best West End Debut Performer category covers all West End performance debuts. West End is defined as commercial theatres in full SOLT membership.

Nominees must be over 16 years old or over.

The winner of Best West End Debut Performer is determined by a public vote.

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Last Year's Winner

Rachel Zegler

Evita

London Palladium

Zegler brought her star wattage and extraordinary vocals to the role of Eva Perón in Jamie Lloyd’s much talked about revival.

Agent: Creative Artists Agency

Previous Winners

Jack Wolfe for Next to Normal at the Wyndham's Theatre, London
Rose Ayling-Ellis for As You Like It at @sohoplace
Jodie Comer for Prima Facie the Harold Pinter Theatre
Sam Tutty for Dear Evan Hansen at the Noël Coward Theatre
Jac Yarrow for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium
Aidan Turner for The Lieutenant of Inishmore at the Noel Coward Theatre
Andrew Polec for Bat Out of Hell at the London Coliseum

The Stage Debut Awards