Theatr Clwyd wins major award for Katie Hopkins production
Theatr Clwyd has been awarded Best Musical Production at the UK Theatre Awards for the world premiere of The Assassination of Katie Hopkins.
The award celebrates outstanding achievements in regional theatre throughout the UK over the past year.
An original new musical about truth, celebrity and public outrage, The Assassination of Katie Hopkins opened to critical acclaim when it played at Theatr Clwyd this spring.
Written by Chris Bush and directed by James Grieve, with music by Matt Winkworth, the show featured musical supervision from David White and musical direction by Jordan Li-Smith, both originally from Wrexham, and is an exploration of the frenetic aftermath of a shocking crime that divides the nation.
Tamara Harvey, Theatr Clwyd’s artistic director, and executive director Liam Evans-Ford said “We’re thrilled to see The Assassination of Katie Hopkins win Best Musical Production at this year’s UK Theatre Awards.
"It’s testament to the wonderful creative talents of writer Chris Bush and composer Matt Winkworth, as well as to our skilled team at Theatr Clwyd – set building, painting, prop-making and wardrobe – a rarity to have in-house as a regional producer.
"The production’s boldness in daring to ask the big questions of our society, and resounding endorsement of the British musical genre as the platform upon which to do it, captured the imagination of audiences and media alike.
"This also marks the culmination of an extraordinary year for our company, and we’re enormously proud of recognition from our industry for world-class theatre made here in North East Wales.”
Theatr Clwyd, one of the foremost producing theatres in Wales, was nominated for two further awards - Best New Play for Home I’m Darling, a co-production with National Theatre and the Renee Stepham Award for Best Presentation of Touring Theatre for A Streetcar Named Desire, its co-production with Nuffield Southampton Theatres and English Touring Theatre.
