It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2021? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 15 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2021.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best Revival of 2021 2020 winner: Talking Heads (Bridge Theatre), 2019 A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bridge Theatre); 2018: Company (Gielgud Theatre); 2017: Follies (National Theatre), 2016: Shakespeare’s Trilogy (Donmar at King’s Cross) 

1. Anything Goes at the Barbican Tickets Review

2. Cabaret at the Playhouse Theatre Tickets Review

3. Constellations at the Vaudeville Theatre Watch Review

4. Spring Awakening at the Almeida Theatre Tickets Review

5. The Tragedy of Macbeth at the Almeida Theatre Watch Review

• 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 on this site on 30/12/21.
• Vote for 2021’s best podcast, best venue , best album, best gig and best song, best TV, best new musical and best TV/film actress.
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