Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2026 at the Sondheim Theatre, London. Another triumphant event that both celebrated the genius of Stephen Sondheim and showcased emerging talent of an exceptionally high standard.
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18th annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year – the finalists
The Stephen Sondheim Society has announced the 12 finalists in the running for the 18th annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY).
Much-loved Musical Theatre Review contributor Jeremy Chapman dies at the age of 84
Jeremy Chapman became not just one of my most treasured reviewers, but a wonderful companion on nights out at the theatre and a dear friend.
Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2025 – Sondheim Theatre
Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2025 at the Sondheim Theatre, London. RAM’s Georgia Blessit wins as female performers continue to dominate competition.
Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2024 – Sondheim Theatre
In a partisan atmosphere akin to a rugby match with each contestant bringing their college fan club with them, Madeleine Morgan made it back-to-back wins for Wales in the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition at the theatre bearing the great wordsmith’s name.
How Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year supports the next generation of musical theatre writers
As well as being an opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow performing classic works by the great Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year also proudly shines a spotlight on new writing.
Sondheim Society Student Performer 2024 – the finalists
The Stephen Sondheim Society has announced the 12 finalists in the running for the 16th annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY).
Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year – Sondheim Theatre
There was no arguing with the judges’ choice for Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY for short) after a knock-’em-dead performance of ‘The Worst Pies in London’ by star of the future Milly Willows.
Merrily We Sing Along – Ellie Nunn and Alastair Brookshaw join a Sondheim singalong at Upstairs at the Gatehouse
To mark what would have been Stephen Sondheim’s 93rd birthday this month, the Stephen Sondheim Society will be hosting a celebratory Sondheim singalong at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in London’s Highgate Village on 26 March 2023.
Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2022 – Sondheim Theatre
Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2022 at the Sondheim Theatre, London. Back after a long, Covid-enforced break and showcasing an even greater array of dazzling international young talent than before, the 14th SSSSPOTY emphatically demonstrated that the future of musical theatre in the UK is in the best of hands. The competition, […]
Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2022 – Meet the Finalists
From 350 video auditions down to the final 12 (plus three reserves)… Here, in alphabetical order by surname, we introduce you to the 2022 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY) selection. This group represents the cream of the UK’s musical theatre students, so you are guaranteed a wonderful evening of entertainment. To book tickets […]
Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2022 – 12 finalists announced
The Stephen Sondheim Society has announced the 12 finalists in the running for the 2022 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY) contest. Returning to the West End for the first time since the competition’s two-year Covid-enforced hiatus, the nominees will take to the stage of the Sondheim Theatre during the gala final […]
Sondheim Society to launch the Sondheim Sessions online
With this year’s Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY) shelved due to the Covid-19 crisis, the organisers are launching the Sondheim Sessions, a series of free online concerts celebrating the timeless work of Stephen Sondheim this weekend. SSSSPOTY 2017 prize-winner Oscar Conlon-Morrey will take centre stage on Sunday (7 June 2020) for […]
Masterclass for Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year candidates
The team behind the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY) has organised a special masterclass and Q&A to help fill the void left by the shelving of this year’s contest due to the Covid-19 crisis. The 70 students who had been due to travel to London for the selection process to find […]
What ever happened to Taron Egerton? It’s the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year roll of honour
From little acorns do mighty oaks grow and from 2007 when an entry of just ten students meant they ALL qualified for the final, the Stephen Sondheim Society’s Student Performer of the Year competition has become a very special date on the musical theatre calendar, writes Jeremy Chapman. This year’s 13th edition, for the first […]
Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and Stiles + Drewe Prize 2018 – meet the winners
The winners of the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and Stiles + Drewe Prize have been announced at the 12th anniversary West End Gala at the Savoy Theatre which was hosted Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett. Alex Cardall (who is about to graduate from the Arts Educational Schools, London) won the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year award after performing ‘Buddy’s […]
Interview: Actress Rebecca Trehearn is looking for the ‘it’ factor at the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year gala
The West End Gala for The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Yearand the The Stiles + Drewe Prize, celebrating up and coming performers and writers, returns this weekend, at the Savoy Theatre on 10 June 2018. The annual competition, co-produced by the Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments, features 12 of the top student performers […]
Follies star Tracie Bennett to host Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year gala
Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett will host the 12th annual West End Gala for The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and the 11th anniversary of The Stiles + Drewe Prize next month. Chris Hocking will return to direct the annual gala which will this year be staged at the Savoy Theatre on […]
Fresh from Follies at the National, Alex Young to host Sondheim Society cabaret
Former Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and West End rising star Alex Young will host the society’s next cabaret at London’s Phoenix Artist Club on Monday 5 February (7.30-9.30pm). Recently seen in the role of Young Sally in the National Theatre’s hit production of Follies, the artist (awarded the prestigious student prize […]
Clive Rowe hosts Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and Stiles + Drewe Prize
Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe will host the 11th annual West End gala for The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and the 10th anniversary of The Stiles + Drewe Prize next month. Featuring a special performance by fellow Olivier Award winner and guest judge Janie Dee, the event will be staged at the […]
Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and Stiles + Drewe Prize – winners revealed
The Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments have announced the winners of the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and Stiles + Drewe Prize. The winners were revealed at the tenth anniversary West End Gala held at the Novello Theatre which was hosted by star of stage and screen Julian Ovenden. Courtney Bowman is this year’s Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year, performing ‘Me and […]
Julian Ovenden to host Sondheim Society student award gala
Stage and screen actor Julian Ovenden will host a special event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and the Stiles & Drewe Prize. The Downton Abbey actor, who has just released his latest album as a solo singer, will take to the stage to present the 2016 competition gala show […]
SSSSPOTY and Stiles & Drewe Prize winners revealed
The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year/Stiles & Drewe Best New Song competitions took place at the Garrick Theatre, London. Girl power took over from Twelve Angry Men at the Garrick Theatre for one glorious Sunday afternoon as Corrine Priest and Tamar Broadbent walked away with the glittering prizes. Priest, a 21-year-old from […]
