Vote Now For The Winners Of The West End Wilma Awards 2018

West End Wilma, the mother and son theatre blogging duo, are delighted to announce that public voting for the 5th annual Wilma Awards is now open at www.westendwilma.com/awards

Tickets for the ceremony on Sunday 4 November 2018 at the Arts Theatre are selling fast, priced £20/£25 and 10% of every ticket sold will be donated to the National Autistic Society, helping to create Relaxed Performances of theatre shows, helping to make theatre accessible to all.

This year sees eleven acts recognised in categories such as Best Understudy, Rising Star and Best Cabaret/Solo Performance. Three brand new award categories have also been introduced for 2018 - Best Solo Recording, Best Supporting Cast Member in a West End Show and Best West End Ensemble Performer.

Shortlisted nominees have been chosen by West End Wilma and the reviewing team of over forty writers who cover shows for the website. Public voting opens online today, 7 September at www.westendwilma.com/awards for theatre lovers to vote for their winners. Voting closes on 22 September 2018.

The full list of awards categories for 2018 are:

Rising Star - sponsored by R&H Theatricals Europe

Best Touring Production

Best Cabaret/Solo Performance - sponsored by Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Best Understudy

Best Solo Recording -sponsored by Theatrical Rights Worldwide

Best Supporting Cast Member in a West End Show - sponsored by The London Cabaret Club

Best West End Ensemble Performer - sponsored by The MTA

Best Performer In An Off-West End Show - sponsored by Martina Cole

Best Performer In A West End Show - sponsored by Becky Barrett Management (BBM)

Best Off-West End Show - sponsored by From The Box Office

Best West End Show - sponsored by SeatPlan

The special 5th year anniversary gala will feature incredible performances from previous Wilma Award winners David Hunter, Evelyn Hoskins and Alice Fearn and a drinks reception sponsored by crime fiction writer Martina Cole.

Vote now at www.westendwilma.com/awards