It’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2019? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 14 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2019.

• Read on for nominees for the monsta best new play of the year. 2018 winner: The Inheritance at the Young Vic

1. Appropriate at the Donmar Warehouse Review

2. The End Of History Royal Court Review

3. The Shy Manifesto Greenwich Theatre Review

4. Snowflake at the Kiln Theatre Review Kiln tickets

5. Teenage Dick at the Donmar Warehouse Review Donmar tickets

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Want to know why we like this shortlist? Click on the tags to read our reviews. Winner revealed 30/12/19.
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