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 Theatre Actress of 2024 2023 winner Marisha Wallace Guys and Dolls, Bridge Theatre Review Tickets Previous winners 2022: Jodie Comer; 2021 Jessie Buckley; 2020: Lesley Manville, 2019: Monica Dolan, 2018: Sharon D. Clarke, 2017: Imelda Staunton, 2016: Jade Anouka, 2015: Sheridan Smith 

1. Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, Romeo and Juliet, Duke Of York’s Theatre Review

2. Sharon D Clarke, The Importance Of Being Earnest, National Theatre Review and Tickets

3. Erin Doherty, Death Of England: The Plays, @SohoPlace Review 

4. Katy Owen, The Buddha Of Suburbia, Barbican Centre Review

5. J Smith Cameron, Juno And The Paycock, Gielgud Theatre 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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