The Critics' Circle Theatre Awards, originally called ''Drama'' Theatre Awards up to 1990, are British theatrical awards presented annually for the closing year's theatrical achievements. The winners, from theatre throughout the United Kingdom, are selected via vote by the professional theatre critics of
The Critics' Circle
The Critics' Circle is the national Professional association, professional body of United Kingdom, British critics for dance, drama, film, music, books and visual arts. It was established in 1913 as a successor to the Society of Dramatic Critics ...
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Winners, 1982 to present
Best New Play
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Best Actor
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Best Actress
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
The Trewin Award for Best Shakespearean Performance
2000s
2010s
2020s
Best Director
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
The Peter Hepple Award for Best Musical
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Most Promising Playwright
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Best Designer
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
The Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer (other than a playwright)
Award dedicated to Jack Tinker from 1996 onwards.
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Special Awards for Services to the Theatre
See also
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Laurence Olivier Award
The Laurence Olivier Awards, or simply the Olivier Awards, are presented annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognise excellence in professional theatre in London at an annual ceremony in the capital. The awards were originally known as ...
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Evening Standard Theatre Awards
The ''Evening Standard'' Theatre Awards, established in 1955, are the oldest theatrical awards ceremony in the United Kingdom. They are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre, and are organised by the ''Evening Standa ...
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Ian Charleson Awards
The Ian Charleson Awards are theatrical awards that reward the best classical stage performances in Britain by actors under age 30. The awards are named in memory of the renowned British actor Ian Charleson, and are run by the '' Sunday Times'' n ...
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The Offies (The Off West End Theatre Awards)
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WhatsOnStageAwards
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Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland The Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS) are an annual event awarding performances "substantially produced in Scotland, or developed, rehearsed and premiered in Scotland".
Awards ceremony
The ceremony is itinerant in terms of location, sw ...
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Theatre Book Prize
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TMA Theatre Awards
References
External links
The Critics' CircleOfficial Website
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Theatre in London