‘For 25 years, these awards have been a concrete signal of The Irish Times’ commitment to the arts in general and the art of theatre in particular’
Their objection related to the shortlisting of two white actors for best supporting actor and best supporting actress, in a production with a cast consisting predominantly of actors of colour. The play was also nominated for best production.
“If you believe, as we do, that theatre is a vital part of a healthy, dynamic society, then it shouldn’t come as a surprise when it raises challenging questions that demand serious debate and scrutiny. I look forward to us covering all these issues in our own pages in the months ahead.” “Over the year, across the island of Ireland, we watched over 140 shows. When people are told that, they often comment that we must be gluttons for punishment. Let me be clear on one thing: being an Awards judge is no sort of punishment. It is an extraordinary opportunity to see the sheer wealth of creative talent in Irish theatre. We want to thank The Irish Times for having given us that opportunity and for having sustained the Awards now for a quarter of a century.
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