AWARDS: Winners of the 2021 monstas are …
monstagigz readers have been voting throughout December for their favourite pop, theatre, TV, film and podcasts of 2021 from our shortlists. Read on for details of our 2021 monstas winners …
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Best read monstagigz content of 2021 starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley
- When we saw the 1st preview of Cabaret starring Eddie Redmayne
We were at the 1st preview of Rebecca Frecknall’s reimagining of the Kander and Ebb classic musical starring Redmayne, Jessie Buckley and Omari Douglas in November. The production at the repurposed Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre is shortlisted for 3 monstas in our awards announced 30 December 2021. Cast change expected in March, we return to see it for a 3rd time (it’s that good and this time team monstagigz dining in the front row) in July and booking to 1 October 2022. Tickets
- Read on for reasons including the London stage debut of Saoirse Ronan, new Bob Marley musical Get Up, Stand Up! and Beverley Knight in The Drifters Girl
9 reasons why we can’t wait for January 2022 starring Moulin Rouge
- Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre
This musical version of the 2001 film won 10 Tonys in 2020 and opened in London in 2021 although Covid delayed its press night and, as we write, it is still in previews with a 1st official night pushed back to 9 January 2022. We hope to visit the jukebox musical ahead of its revised press night and check out our site for a review. Tickets
- Read on for reasons including A Number at the Old Vic, new Years & Years album and Taboo reunion
AWARDS SHORTLIST: Best Theatre Actress 2021
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 week 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 Theatre Actress of 2021 2020: Lesley Manville, 2019: Monica Dolan, 2018: Sharon D. Clarke, 2017: Imelda Staunton, 2016: Jade Anouka, 2015: Sheridan Smith
FILM REVIEW: West Side Story starring Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose & Rita Moreno
By Neil Durham
WORTH A LOOK?: *****
RELEASED: Friday 10 December 2021
Steven Spielberg’s bold reimagining of the 1961 film might not currently be attracting the audiences it needs to recoup its budget but it’s been shortlisted for our film of the year monsta and you can vote for it to win here.
- Read on for reasons including how we shed a few tears during this film’s conclusion
AWARDS SHORTLIST: Best Performance Of A Song 2021
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 week 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 Song of 2021 2020 winner: A Summer In Ohio by Molly Lynch (The Last Five Years, Southwark Playhouse), 2019 winner: I’m Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman (& Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre), 2018: Getting Married Today (Company, Gielgud Theatre), 2017: Tight Connection To My Heart (Girl From the North Country, Old Vic)
SONG OF THE WEEK: Sweet Talker by Years & Years with Galantis (Friday 17 December 2021)
By Neil Durham
WORTH A LOOK?: ****
Welcome to the 6th single of 2021 by a solo Olly Alexander performing as Years & Years which tees up perfectly the band’s 3rd album Night Call, out 21 January 2022.
- Read on for reasons including where to see Years & Years with Pet Shop Boys and Kylie on TV on New Year’s Eve
AWARDS SHORTLIST: Best Film of 2021
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 week 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 Film of 2021 2020 winner: Enola Holmes, 2019: Booksmart, 2018: The Happy Prince, 2017: God’s Own Country, 2016: The Pass, 2015: Amy
SONG OF THE MONTH: The Best Mistakes by The Divine Comedy (December 2021)
By Neil Durham
WORTH A LOOK?: *****
It’s quite the feat for a band that has been releasing records for 4 decades to put out a new single that sounds both quintessentially them but also with an understanding of what made supergroup ABBA’s return to the fold this year such a thrill.
- Read on for reasons including everything we know about how to see The Divine Comedy live in 2022
AWARDS SHORTLIST: Best Theatre Actor of 2021
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 Theatre Actor of 2021 2020 winner: Michael Balogun (Death of England: Delroy), 2019: Daniel Monks (Teenage Dick), 2018: Arinze Kene (Misty), 2017: Andrew Scott (Hamlet), 2016: George Mackay (The Caretaker), 2015: James McAvoy (The Ruling Class)
