The Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards 2016 were hosted on Tuesday 31st January 2017 by the Critics’ Circle Drama Section Chairman Mark Shenton, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London.
As ever, the ceremony was an informal gathering of award recipients, the drama critics, theatre practitioners and the media, convivially coming together to celebrate the critics’ personal choice of the best theatre from throughout the UK during the last calendar year.
WINNERS
Best New Play: The Flick by Annie Baker
The National Theatre, London
The Peter Hepple Award for Best Musical [new or revival]: Groundhog Day
Old Vic, London
Best Actor: Stephen Dillane in Faith Healer
Donmar Warehouse, London
Best Actress: Billie Piper in Yerma
Young Vic, London
The Trewin Award for Best Shakespearean Performance: Glenda Jackson in King Lear
Old Vic, London
Best Director: John Tiffany for Harry Potter & The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre, London
Best Designer: Christine Jones for Harry Potter & The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre, London
Most Promising Playwright: Charlene James for Cuttin’ It
Young Vic, Royal Court & The Yard Theatres, London, Birmingham Rep & Sheffield Crucible
The Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer [other than a playwright]: Anthony Boyle in Harry Potter & The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre, London
The Awards were presented in association with Nyman Libson Paul Chartered Accountants, leading entertainment industry specialists, and supported by Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.
