After opening to critically acclaimed reviews and a socially-distanced audience in November 2020,[9] the production had to close after five performances due to a newly imposed lockdown.

[12] In March 2022, it was announced exclusively via WhatsOnStage that Hesketh would portray the role of Margot in the revival of Legally Blonde at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

In an interview with media outlet PinkNews Hesketh said "I can't quite put into words how grateful I am to be taking this huge step in musical theatre history".

[19] In early May, WhatsOnStage exclusively revealed the casting of new Weimar-era Berlin musical Fury and Elysium at The Other Palace that included Hesketh portraying Anita Berber,[20] the production ran for a limited run of two weeks in June 2023.

When speaking to Radio Times, she revealed that winning the award felt "unreal" and went on to say receiving the accolade was "absolutely incredible, yeah I'm just buzzing".