Photos: Winners and presenters gather at Guildhall for UK Theatre Awards

Presented by Michael Xavier, the lunchtime ceremony saw gongs presented to winners including Janie Dee, Simon Callow and Sian Phillips, and performances from Dee and Frances Ruffelle.

Sheffield Theatres, led by artistic director Daniel Evans, picked up four awards including Best New Play, Best Musical Production and Best Touring Production.

Guest presenters included Gina Beck, Christopher Biggins, Sharon D Clarke, Louise Dearman, Katherine Kingsley, Maureen Lipman, Hattie Morahan and Ben Richards.

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