A cross-section of some 700 people from the Irish theatre world took over Dublin’s National Concert Hall last night, for what has become a sort of works night out – the 22nd edition of the annual The Irish Times Theatre Awards. Caitriona McLaughlin speaks after winning the Best Director Award at the The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards in the National Concert Hall on Sunday night. Monica Frawley, who won the judges’ special award, sent a message as she has not been well, deeply appreciating the kindness and support of her “theatre family”. I will be eternally grateful to Neil [Murray] and Graham [McLaren, Abbey directors] for giving me that chance.”Gallery The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards VIEW NOW https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/the-irish-times-irish-theatre-awards-1.3844947Sarah Morris won best actress for Nannie in The Lost O’Casey, a “damaged woman but a vibrant character on the streets of Dublin.”Her thanks included “the residents of the Dublin flats where we lived for 10 weeks”. Gate Theatre Selina Cartmell director spoke about actor Owen Roe, recipient of this year’s special tribute award.

Source: The Irish Times March 31, 2019 20:48 UTC