It’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2018? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 14 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2018.

• Read on for nominees for the monsta for Revival of the year. 2017 winner: Follies at the National

1. Caroline, Or Change at Hampstead Theatre, later Playhouse Theatre Review Tickets

2. Company at the Gielgud Review Tickets

3. Measure For Measure at the Donmar Review 

4. Translations at the National Theatre Review 

5. The York Realist at the Donmar Review

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below. Want to know why we like this shortlist? Click on the tags to read our reviews. Winner revealed 29/12/18.
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