Brendan Gleeson wins best actor as Critics’ Circle theatre awards toasts The Weir

The Guardian - World News Human InterestNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chris Wiegand Stage editorMarch 26, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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Brendan Gleeson won best actor at the Critics' Circle theatre awards for his role in "The Weir," which also is being adapted into a film. The awards, voted on by professional theatre critics, were presented at a ceremony at the National Theatre in London. "All My Sons" won for best revival and best director (Ivo van Hove), while "Into the Woods" received prizes for best designer (Tom Scutt) and best ensemble. Other winners included "Paddington: The Musical" (best new musical), James Graham's "Punch" (best new play), and Ava Pickett (most promising playwright). Rosamund Pike won best actress for "Inter Alia," Ruby Ashbourne Serkis was named most promising newcomer, and Hayley Atwell won best Shakespearean performance.

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Ava Pickett won most promising playwright for her Tudor drama 1536.

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James Graham’s Punch received the Michael Billington award for best new play.

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Paddington: The Musical won best new musical.

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All My Sons won best revival and best director at the Critics’ Circle awards.

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Brendan Gleeson won best actor at the Critics’ Circle theatre awards for The Weir.

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