David Tennant’s turn as Hamlet has earned him a best Shakespearean performance trophy at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards.
Tennant took up the role in Stratford-upon-Avon but missed most of the London shows after injuring his back.
His award is shared with Derek Jacobi as Malvolio in Twelfth Night. Judges said it had been a particularly strong year for Shakespearean performances.
Kenneth Branagh took the award for best male performance for Ivanov.
Stellar year
Branagh earned rave reviews when the Chekhov play opened in a new adaptation by Sir Tom Stoppard, with one critic saying the actor was “beyond praise” in the role.
Figures released recently showed London theatre attendance was at an all-time high last year, partly driven by star names like Tennant and Branagh in classic roles.
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