Game-changing women in theatre and the performing arts have been celebrated at the second annual Tonic Awards in the UK. Waking The Feminists were honoured for a brave and creative campaign to effect positive change in regard to representation of women in Irish theatre. Tonic Theatre director Lucy Kerbel said: "I'm delighted that we've been joined by colleagues from across the theatre industry to celebrate the work of inspirational women who are changing our industry. "The Tonic Awards is an inspiring and unique event, and we're thrilled with the support its had from across the industry. In other awards, the Clean Break theatre company was recognised for 40 years of work on the theme of women and the criminal justice system.

Source: Evening echo March 19, 2018 22:30 UTC