Cara Delevingne’s West End debut in Chicago was acknowledged on Thursday afternoon as the nominations for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards were revealed at Leicester Curve.
The model and actress, 32, earned a nomination for Best Play, while David Tennant featured in the category for Most Nominated Play courtesy of his starring role in a contemporary adaptation of Macbeth.
Earlier this year the model made her stage debut as she joined the cast of West End smash Cabaret, playing Sally Bowles.
The iconic musical sees the capital’s Playhouse Theatre transformed into the debauched Kit Kat Club of Weimar Berlin.
Cara has appeared in several films and TV shows, however, the musical was her first-ever theatre performance.
Other notable names recognised for the Best New Play category include the likes of Tom Holland (Romeo and Juliet), Imelda Staunton (Hello, Dolly!), Vanessa Williams (The Devil Wears Prada), Emma D’Arcy (The Other Place), Michael Sheen (Nye), and Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream winners Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley.
Cara Delevigne’s West End debut in Chicago was acknowledged on Thursday afternoon as the nominations for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards were revealed at Leicester Curve
Meanwhile, the Most Nominated Play this season is the David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led production of Macbeth
Meanwhile, the Most Nominated Play this season is the David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led production of Macbeth.
The play received six nominations in total, with both David and Cush being recognised for their portrayals of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, respectively, in the Best Performer in a Play category.
For the Best Play Revival Award, the Shakespeare play will find itself up against the touring production of A Raisin in the Sun, the Crucible Theatre’s take on The Crucible and the starry West End revivals of Oedipus, Romeo and Juliet, and Waiting for Godot.
Meanwhile, Michael Harrison and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s revival of the musical Starlight Express leads the pack with a total of nine nominations.
Alongside the coveted Best Musical Revival category, the show has dominated in the creative categories and has also seen nods for cast members Jaydon Vijn (Best Supporting Performer in a Musical) and Jeevan Braich (Best Professional Debut).
Also earning six nominations this year is Drew McOnie’s world premiere stage adaptation of The Artist based on the Oscar-winning 2011 film.
The show’s nominations include Best Regional Production and two for Drew himself (Best Direction and Best Choreography).
The Best New Musical category will see the London productions of Babies, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Devil Wears Prada, MJ The Musical, Mean Girls, and Why Am I So Single? go head to head.
The play received six nominations in total, with both David and Cush being recognised for their portrayals of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, respectively, in the Best Performer in a Play category
For the Best Play Revival Award, the Shakespeare play will find itself up against the touring production of A Raisin in the Sun and several other incredible plays
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The Best New Play nominees include a mixture of London and regional productions with Giant, Kyoto, Princess Essex, Punch, Slave Play and Spirited Away all in the running for the award.
WhatsOnStage’s Alex Wood and Darius Thompson commented: ‘We were blown away by the sheer volume of nominations that came in for this year’s WhatsOnStage Awards for our silver anniversary.’
‘What has emerged is a shortlist that reflects the vibrancy and excitement of the UK theatre ecosystem.’
‘Locations like Plymouth, Nottingham, Chichester Sheffield and Manchester have all been recognised on this shortlist, and it’s been heartening watching organisations across the nation campaigning and championing local, established and emerging talents.’
‘In a time when venues and companies are facing increased costs and cuts to local funding, the WhatsOnStage Awards are a vital reminder of theatre’s power to bring communities together in a shared, enriching space.’
They added: ‘In addition, we’d like to take this opportunity to highlight a brand-new category, introduced for our silver anniversary and honouring the great work by stylists and designers, who are often overlooked during awards season – Best Wigs, Hair and Make-up Design.’
Earlier this year Cara made her stage debut as she joined the cast of West End musical Cabaret and played the role of Sally Bowles
Cabaret sees the capital’s Playhouse Theatre transformed into the debauched Kit Kat Club of Weimar Berlin
‘The inaugural nominees are Campbell Young Associates, Jackie Saundercock, Marg Horwell, Betty Marini, Hiroaki Miyauchi and Georgia Nosal,’
‘For their efforts on their respective productions of The Devil Wears Prada, Starlight Express, The Picture of Dorian Grey, The Cabinet Minister, Spirited Away and The Artist.’
They added: ‘Finally, we have made an important change to our Best Off-West End Production category and rechristened it as Best Studio Production,’
‘To recognise the outstanding work in auditoria of less than 300 seats not just around London but across the nation.’