A Belfast theatre has been recognised as the best in the UK at the prestigious Stage Awards 2023.
Launched in 2010, The Stage Awards highlights the achievements of theatre companies and individuals across the UK and globally - from national theatres and large-scale organisations to small theatres above pubs and behind-the-scenes heroes.
Lyric Theatre in Belfast has been named joint first in the 'Theatre of the Year' category at a ceremony at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday.
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It has been recognised alongside The Bush Theatre in London for the top accolade of the night.
Taking to social media, the Lyric shared their delight after news of their awards broke.
They said: "We won!
"We’re humbled and absolutely thrilled to win Theatre of the Year at The Stage Awards and in good company too with the other winner Bush Theatre!
"This is for every single person off and on stage, our staff, our artists, our audiences, our supporters.
"Thank you for this recognition-we’ll keep doing what we do best".
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