Epsom Light Opera Company · 40th Anniversary · Ruby Ball

The ELOSCAR Awards

A glittering evening celebrating the very best in performance, direction, and dedication across ELOC’s 40 yeard of productions — voted for by you.

The winners & nominees

14 categories across ELOC’s most recent productions

Award 1 Best Leading Actor The Tevye Award

🏆 WINNER

Gareth Thomas

Max Bialystock

The Producers

Also nominated

Ben Essenhigh · School of Rock Matt King · The Producers AJ King · Crazy for You Chris Evans · Fiddler on the Roof Akhil Gowrinath · Hunchback of Notre Dame Matthew Landells · JCS Gareth Thomas · My Fair Lady Stephen Chalkley · Hot Mikado Alex Wareham · Come From Away Didrik Finne · Curtains

Award 2 Best Leading Actress The Eliza Doolittle Award

🏆 WINNER

Gemma Bowden

Eliza Doolittle

My Fair Lady

Also nominated

Emily Pike · Calamity Jane Sarah Trotman · Sunset Boulevard Charlie Dyer · JCS Bex Wood · The Producers Hannah Leopold · Crazy for You Charlie Dyer · Singin’ in the Rain Gemma Bowden · Come From Away Bex Wood · Come From Away Gemma Bowden · School of Rock

Award 3 Best Male Comedic Performance The Max Bialystock Award

🏆 WINNER

Matt King

Leo Bloom

The Producers

Also nominated

Bradley Witham · The Producers Max Marchesi · Spamalot Mike Ellis · Spamalot AJ King · Spamalot AJ King · The Producers Keith Robertshaw · Hot Mikado Gareth Thomas · The Producers Bradley Witham · Spamalot Max Marchesi · Calamity Jane Didrik Finne · School of Rock Ben Essenhigh · School of Rock Chris Evans · Witches of Eastwick

Award 4 Best Female Comedic Performance The Mrs Lovett Award

🏆 WINNER

Bex Wood

Ulla

The Producers

Lady of the Lake

Spamalot

Also nominated

Caron Ireland · Crazy for You Gemma Bowden · School of Rock Caron Ireland · Mame Emily Pike · Calamity Jane Gail MacLellan · Spamalot Sally Jones · The Producers Lian Finne · Sister Act Shena Winchester · Sister Act Julie Parker · Anything Goes Monica Turnbull · Sister Act Sally Jones · Guys and Dolls Julie Parker · Sister Act

Award 5 Best Romantic Chemistry The Tony & Maria Award

🏆 WINNERS

Lian & Damien

Nick & Diane

Come From Away

Also nominated

Gemma Bowden & Gareth Thomas · My Fair Lady Matt King & Bex Wood · The Producers Sarah Marr & Akhil Gowrinath · Hunchback Michael Leopold & Danielle Ellis · West Side Story Sarah Marr & Dan Brickwood · Come From Away Stephen Chalkley & Rachel Yelland · Hot Mikado Russell Hawkins & Charlie Dyer · Parade AJ King & Max Marchesi · The Producers Simon Ferrier & Alex Churcher · The Producers

Award 6 Best Comedy Duo The Elder Price & Elder Cunningham Award

🏆 WINNERS

AJ King & Max Marchesi

Roger & Carmen

The Producers

Also nominated

Gareth Thomas & Matt King · The Producers Caron Ireland & Len Martin · Crazy for You John Sutherland & Gail MacLellan · Spamalot Paul Nicholas Dyke & Steve Watkins · Singin’ in the Rain Jeff Raggett & Lisa Scott · Lend Me a Tenor Michael Zeffman & Dilip Patel · Kiss Me Kate

Award 7 Best Supporting Actor The Patsy Award

🏆 WINNER

Didrik Finne

Claude Elliot

Come From Away

Also nominated

Alex Wareham · Come From Away Mike Ellis · Spamalot Mike Leopold · Sister Act AJ King · The Producers Stephen Chalkley · Hot Mikado Bradley Witham · The Producers Dan Brickwood · Come From Away Ben Horsborough · Crazy for You Alex Derbie · My Fair Lady Will Wilson · My Fair Lady Olly Reeves · Guys and Dolls Didrik Finne · Come From Away Didrik Finne · Hunchback of Notre Dame Ben Horsborough · Spamalot Steve Molyneux · Sunset Boulevard Chris Evans · Witches of Eastwick

Award 8 Best Supporting Actress The Sister Mary Patrick Award

Two-way tie

🏆 JOINT WINNER

Charlie Hoddell

Vera Charles

Mame

🏆 JOINT WINNER

Rebeca Kemble

Lina Lamont

Singin’ in the Rain

Also nominated

Angie Schultz · Crazy for You Caron Ireland · Come From Away Victoria Keegan · Sister Act Danielle Ellis · Come From Away Bex Wood · Come From Away Julie Parker · Oklahoma Monica Turnbull · All Supporting Roles Julie Parker · Fiddler on the Roof Caron Ireland · Crazy for You Louise Goodge · School of Rock Charlie Dyer · Sister Act

Award 9 Triple Threat Performer Acting · Singing · Dancing

🏆 WINNER

Sarah Marr

Esmerelda

Hunchback of Notre Dame

Also nominated

Charlie Dyer · Singin’ in the Rain Lisa Scott · Anything Goes AJ King · Crazy for You Matt King · The Producers Caron Ireland · South Pacific Alex Churcher · All Roles Danielle Ellis · West Side Story Max Marchesi · Spamalot Sarah Trotman · Sunset Boulevard Sarah Marr · Come From Away

Award 10 Best Accent The Lina Lamont Award

🏆 WINNER

Caron Ireland

Beulah

Come From Away

Also nominated

Bradley Witham · The Producers Didrik Finne · Come From Away Rebeca Kemble · Singin’ in the Rain Emily Pike · Calamity Jane Gemma Bowden · My Fair Lady Jeff Raggett · Lend Me a Tenor Ben Horsborough · Crazy for You Michael Zeffman · Sister Act Rick Qureshi · West Side Story Bradley Witham · Spamalot Sarah Marr · Come From Away

Award 11 Best Director The Hal Prince Award

Two-way tie

🏆 JOINT WINNER

Damien De Roche

The Producers

🏆 JOINT WINNER

Lian Finne

Hunchback of Notre Dame

Also nominated

Sarah Trotman · Come From Away James Fortune · JCS Lian Finne · School of Rock Chris Malone · Spamalot Charlie Hoddell · Lend Me a Tenor Lisa Scott · My Fair Lady

Award 12 Best Choreographer The Jerome Robbins Award

🏆 WINNER

Aimee Clark-Hooker

Crazy for You

Also nominated

Sarah Marr · The Producers Dawn · School of Rock Katie Leitch · West Side Story Aimee Clark-Hooker · Spamalot Helen Pennicard · My Fair Lady

Award 13 Best Musical Director The Andrew Lloyd Webber Award

🏆 WINNER

Nick Shaikh

Come From Away

Also nominated

Dennis Hooker · Spamalot Matt Bamford · Hunchback of Notre Dame Amy Bryce · West Side Story Phillipa Lucas · School of Rock Chris Evans · Sister Act Debbie Warren · Witches of Eastwick David Edwards · Calamity Jane

Award 14 Unsung Hero The Quasimodo Award

🏆 WINNER

Paul Featherstone

Props

Also nominated

Karen & Jane · Costumes Mara Graziuso · Front of House Charlie Hoddell · Contribution to ELOC Emily Pike · Tireless Work Louise Goodge · Sister Act Andy Carter · Photography Danielle Ellis · Always Reliable Katie Dent Mackenzie · Steady Ensemble Member The Whole Committee · Tireless Work SWAT Backstage Crew · For All Shows Sandra Zeffman · Contribution to ELOC Rick Qureshi · ELOC Chairman

★ Lifetime Achievement Award ★

Recipient

Dil Patel

In recognition of outstanding and enduring contribution to Epsom Light Opera Company.