Thomas Dennis has won West End Frame's Understudy of the Year 2016 for alternating the role of Christopher Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Natasha Barnes finishes second for alternating the role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl whilst Robbie White finishes third for understudying Ray, Dave, Pete and Mick in Sunny Afternoon.
Last year's Understudy of the Year Award was won by Jacqueline Hughes for standing by as Elphaba in Wicked. Zoë Birkett (alternate Rachel/The Bodyguard) finished second whilst Ryan O'Donnell (understudy Ray Davies/Sunny Afternoon) finished third. All three have since gone on to play their respective roles full-time.
WINNER
Thomas Dennis
Alternate Christopher Boone
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
19% of the final vote
"Christopher would say 'It's the best result' - I would say this is just awesome! To see that five years on, Christopher is still helping audiences 'see the world differently' is a testament to the power of theatre.
"I would like to say a herculean thank you to everyone who has supported me by voting. It is humbling to know that my performance of this amazing young man and his journey is recognised in such a way. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time demands a tight knit ensemble and I feel very blessed to be working with this cast and crew who share the same commitment to Christopher's Journey as I do. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
Runner-up
Natasha Barnes
Alternate Fanny Brice
Funny Girl
16% of the final vote
3rd Place
Robbie White
Understudy Ray, Dave, Pete & Mick
Sunny Afternoon
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4th Place
Kane Oliver Parry
Understudy Fiyero
Wicked
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5th Place
Hollie O'Donoghue
Understudy Éponine
Les Miserables
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6th Place
Gareth Tempest
Understudy Warren Slax & Mitch
Bank Robbery
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7th Place
Oliver Ormson
Understudy Elder Price
The Book of Mormon
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8th Place
Lauren Ingram
Understudy Janet
The Rocky Horror Show
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9th Place
Oliver Brooks
Understudy Miss Trunchbull
Matilda
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10th Place
Carina Gillespie
Standby Glinda
Wicked
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11th Place
Ria Jones
Standby Norma Desmond
Sunset Boulevard
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12th Place
Callum Francis
Understudy Lola
Kinky Boots
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13th Place
Christina Bennington
Understudy Magnolia Hawks
Show Boat
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14th Place
Lisa-Anne Wood
Alternate Christine Daaé
The Phantom of the Opera
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15th Place
Leon Craig
Standby Genie & Babkak
Aladdin
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16th Place
Michael Cortez
Understudy Usnavi, Piragua Guy & Kevin
In The Heights
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17th Place
Tanya Edwards
Understudy Diana Ross
Motown The Musical
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18th - 35th Place
Alphabetical Order
- Adam Boakes – Understudy Robert – The Play That Goes Wrong
- Adam Collier – Understudy Jim & Peter – The Railway Children
- Andy Mace – Standby Scar & Pumbaa – The Lion King
- Billy Cullum – Understudy Jesus – Jesus Christ Superstar
- Carole Stennett – Alternate Rachel Marron – The Bodyguard
- Cellen Chugg Jones – Understudy Tunny & Will – American Idiot
- Dale Evans – Understudy Frank Schultz – Show Boat
- Dayle Hodge – Alternate Frankie Valli - Jersey Boys
- Jocasta Almgill – Understudy Camila, Daniela & Vanessa – In The Heights
- Johnathan Tweedie – Understudy Mr Salt & Jerry – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Jonathan Stewart – Understudy Sky Masterson – Guys and Dolls
- Jonny McPherson – Understudy Jack – The End of Longing
- Matt Nalton – Understudy Gerry Goffin – Beautiful
- Oliver Lidert – Standby Genie & Babkak – Aladdin
- Ross Dawes – Understudy Willy Wonka – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Sorelle Marsh – Alternate Donna Sheridan – Mamma Mia
- Tom Hanson – Understudy Romeo – Romeo and Juliet
- Tosh Wanogho-Maud – Understudy Joe – Show Boat
Congratulations to all our incredible nominees, and thank you to everyone for your support!
Previous winners also include Carolyn Maitland (understudy Ellen/Miss Saigon), Ashley Day (understudy Elder Price/The Book of Mormon) and Katy Treharne (alternate Christine/The Phantom of the Opera).
Understudy of the Year runs as part of the 2016 West End Frame Awards. Unlike other theatre awards, West End Frame only opens voting for one category at a time and combines male and female actors from new and long-running productions into the same categories (where applicable). The 2016 West End Frame Awards began in June with Rachelle Ann Go winning Best Performance of a Song for her rendition of 'I Dreamed A Dream' in Les Miserables.
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