Best West End Debut 2016: Full result

Anthony Boyle has won West End Frame's 2016 Best West End Debut Award for his performance as Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Newton Faulkner finishes second for making his West End debut as Johnny in American Idiot whilst Suzie Mathers (Glinda/Wicked) finished third.

Last year's Best West End Debut Award was won by Matt Cardle for making his West End debut in Memphis. Previous winners also include Willemijn Verkaik (Wicked), Zrinka Cvitešić (Once) and Shayne Ward (Rock Of Ages).

WINNER

Anthony Boyle 

Scorpius Malfoy 

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
35% of the final vote

Anthony Boyle wins Best West End Debut 2016

We're delighted to announce that Anthony Boyle has won West End Frame's 2016 Best West End Debut for his performance as Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Speaking to West End Frame, Boyle said: "Thank you West End Frame and the audience who have voted for this award. It's such a honour to play Scorpius Malfoy in this truly wonderful play, and knowing that the dedicated fans have reacted so positively means a great deal to me."

Boyle received huge acclaim for making his West End debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child earlier this year. His previous theatre credits include: Herons (Lyric Theatre Belfast) and East Belfast Boy, which he co-wrote (Ballymac Friendship Centre). On screen he has appeared in Game of Thrones, The Journey, City of Lost Z and The Party.