Critics' Circle Theatre Award

The Critics' Circle Theatre Awards, known as the Drama Theatre Awards until 1990, are British theatrical awards presented annually for the closing year's theatrical achievements. The winners, from theatre throughout the United Kingdom, are selected via vote by the professional theatre critics of The Critics' Circle.

Best Actor
1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s

Best Actress
1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s

Best Designer
1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s

Best Director
1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s

Best Musical
Known as the 'Peter Hepple Award' from 2016 onwards.

1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s

Best New Play
1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s

Best Shakespearean Performance
Known as the 'John and Wendy Trewin Award' from 2000 until 2015, and 'The Trewin Award' from 2016 onwards.

2000s 2010s 2020s

Most Promising Newcomer
Known as the 'Jack Tinker Award' from 1996 onwards.

1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s

Most Promising Playwright
1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s