It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2023? Over the next 2 months we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 16 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2023.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best Supporting Actor of 2023 Previous winner 2022 Barry Keoghan (The Banshees Of Inisherin) Review

1. Nathan Armarkwei-Laryea (far left below), A Strange Loop, Barbican Centre Review

2. Darragh Hand, Dear England, National Theatre Review Tickets

3. Mark Gatiss, The Motive And The Cue, National Theatre Review Tickets (Picture below by Mark Douet, Gatiss raising a glass)

4. Bonnie Langford, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, Gielgud Theatre Review Tickets

5. Katy Secombe, Guys and Dolls, Bridge Theatre Review Tickets (Picture Manuel Harlan, in bow tie below)

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Winner revealed on this site on 30/12/23
• Vote for best podcast, best venue , best TV/film actress, best TV/film actor, best supporting actor, best TV, best gig, best album, best new play, best new musical, best song, best theatre actor, best film, best performance of a song, best revival and best theatre actress
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