The Manchester Theatre Awards

23 Jan 2012

The Manchester Theatre Award nominations were announced last week and we are proud to have received 14 nominations over the 17 categories.

The Manchester Theatre Awards take the place of the Manchester Evening News Awards that came to an end last year. The date when the winners will be revealed is yet to be announced.

David Thacker, Artistic Director here at the Octagon, commented: “We’re thrilled that the Manchester Theatre Panel has recognised the work of the Octagon Theatre.

“The fact that we’ve received such an astonishing number of nominations, recognising our achievements in acting, design, new writing and direction is particularly pleasing. These nominations are a fitting tribute to all the artists, technicians and staff that make the Octagon such a special place.”

The Octagon have received the following nominations, for a full list of all nominees go to www.manchestertheatreawards.com

Best Production

The Price, directed by David Thacker for Bolton Octagon

Secret Thoughts, directed by David Thacker for Bolton Octagon

Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, directed by David Thacker for Bolton Octagon

Best Actor

Rob Edwards, Secret Thoughts, Bolton Octagon

George Irving, Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, Bolton Octagon

Best Actress

Kate Coogan, Secret Thoughts, Bolton Octagon

Margot Leicester, Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, Bolton Octagon

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Kieran Hill, Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, Bolton Octagon

Kenneth Alan Taylor, The Price, Bolton Octagon

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Tammy Joelle, Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, Bolton Octagon

Suzan Sylvester, The Price, Bolton Octagon

Best New Play

Secret Thoughts, by David Lodge, Bolton Octagon

Design

The Demolition Man, design James Cotterill; light Brent Lees; sound Andy Smith; projection design Joe Stathers-Tracey, Bolton Octagon

Secret Thoughts, design/light Ciaran Bagnall; sound Andy Smith; projection design Joe Stathers-Tracey, Bolton Octagon