Guardian critic wins at the 2017 UK Theatre awards

Guardian theatre critic Lyn Gardner, who has covered theatre around the UK for the Guardian since 1993, is to receive an award for “outstanding contribution to British theatre” at the 2017 UK Theatre Awards.

The UK Theatre Awards are the only nationwide awards to honour outstanding achievements in regional theatre throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This is the first time that a journalist has been recognised with the award. Previous winners include the actors Ian McKellen, Timothy West and Prunella Scales and the choreographer Matthew Bourne. The awards will take place on Sunday 15 October.

Earlier this year, Lyn also received a “significant contribution award” at the Total Theatre awards at the Edinburgh fringe.