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The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards recognise outstanding achievements in Irish theatre.
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The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards recognise outstanding achievements in Irish theatre.
The awards were founded in 1997 by The Irish Times . Awards were established in numerous categories, ranging from design, to acting, to overall production. The goal was to promote adventuresome theatre, both in the Republic and in Northern Ireland. [1]
In addition to the awards for specific excellence, the judges also present a special award for leadership in the overall community. [2]
The nominations are announced every January and the awards are presented the following month in a prominent invitation-only ceremony. In 2022, the nominations for 2021 will be announced in May and the ceremony will take place early in the summer. [3]
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Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Director
Best Set
Best Costumes
Best Lighting
Best Sound
Best Production
Best New Play
Best Opera Production
Judges Special Award
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Director
Best Set
Best Costumes
Best Lighting
Best Sound
Best Production
Best New Play
Best Opera Production
Judges Special Award
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Director
Best Set
Best Costumes
Best Lighting
Best Sound
Best Production
Best New Play
Best Opera Production
Judges Special Award
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Director
Best Set Design
Best Sound Design
Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design
Best Production
Best New Play
Best Opera
Judges Special Award
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Director
Best Set Design
Best Sound Design
Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design
Best Production
Best New Play
Best Opera
Judges Special Award
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