Welcome to our live coverage of the Theatre Awards UK, the annual celebration of theatrical excellence the length and breadth of the country, with more than a few interested parties in the capital.
The glamorous lunchtime event was held at London’s historical Guildhall on 28 October, where nominees mingled with star presenters and the cream of UK theatre. You can follow what happened minute by minute in our coverage below, which draws together updates from Official London Theatre, the Theatre Awards UK and those taking part across Twitter.