Some 700 people from the Irish theatre world took over Dublin’s National Concert Hall last night for the 22nd edition of the annual The Irish Times Theatre Awards. Gallery The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards VIEW NOW https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/the-irish-times-irish-theatre-awards-1.3844947Best director Caitríona McLaughlin said winning meant “I’m finally part of this community. Gate Theatre director Selina Cartmell spoke about actor Owen Roe, recipient of this year’s special tribute award. He said for younger actors, some of those opportunities may not be there now, and he called for more doors to open, “including the one with ‘casting’ written on it”. Irish Times arts and culture editor Hugh Linehan acknowledged that coming from a theatre family, he knew “the highs and lows, the hits and misses, the enduring friendships – and the occasional bitter rows”.

Source: The Irish Times March 31, 2019 21:22 UTC