It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2024? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 17 categories for our 10th annual Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2024.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for the Best Supporting Theatre Actress of 2024 2023 winner: Katy Secombe, Guys and Dolls, Bridge Theatre Review Tickets

1. Ronke Adekoluejo, The Importance Of Being Earnest, National Theatre Review and Tickets

2. Lorraine Ashbourne (pictured right below), Till The Stars Come Down, National Review

3. Courtney Bowman, Closer To Heaven, Turbine Theatre Review

4. Aisling Kearns, Juno And The Paycock, Gielgud Theatre Review

5. Anna Maxwell Martin, The Constituent, Old Vic Review

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below, on social media or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Winner revealed on this site on 30/12/24
• Vote for best podcast, best venue, best TV, best new play, best album, best song, best performance of a song, best gig, best film, best TV/film actor, best TV/film actress, best theatre supporting actor, best theatre supporting actress, best theatre actor, best theatre actress, best revival, best new musical
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