Shanay Holmes is an award-winning West End actor, recording artist and producer best known for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Nancy in Oliver! at Chichester Festival Theatre and in the West End. Her performance earned her the Black British Theatre Award for Best Female Lead in a Musical, cementing her as one of the UK’s leading musical theatre performers.

With a distinguished career spanning over fifteen years, Shanay Holmes has appeared in major West End and regional productions including Miss Saigon, The Bridges of Madison County, Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical, RENT, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Bodyguard. She has also performed on some of the world’s most iconic stages, including the Royal Albert Hall and Wembley Stadium.

Alongside her work as a performer and recording artist, Shanay Holmes is a producer and co-creator of the West End Musical live event series and Musical Con, the world's biggest musical theatre fan convention.

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11 July 2026
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7:30pm
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live

Check out my upcoming live shows,  performances & events

11
Jul
7:30pm

In Concert Live at Cadogan Hall

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22
May
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29
May

London Theatre At Sea With Cunard

Discover Olivier Award-winning talent - on and off the stage - on this unique Transatlantic Crossing, in partnership with the Olivier Awards.
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17
Oct
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18
Oct

Musical Con 2026

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Press

Explore selected press and critical acclaim from some of the world’s leading publications for award winning actor Shanay Holmes.

The Guardian
The Guardian
The Standard
The Standard
Chris Evans, Virgin Radio UK
Chris Evans, Virgin Radio UK
The Times
The Times