The Dukes outdoor walkabout production of The Hobbit in Lancaster has won Best Show For Children And Young People at the UK Theatre Awards.
Dukes artistic director Joe Sumsion and executive director Ivan Wadeson were presented with the award by actor Don Warrington.
Ivan said, "The Hobbit thrilled audiences for six weeks this summer in Williamson Park. Everyone at The Dukes is equally delighted to learn it thrilled the UK Theatre Awards panel of professionals and critics too. It's great to know that in the small city of Lancaster we can produce events that can compete with major cities and larger theatres across the UK."
The Dukes’ Hobbit ran during July and August and attracted more than 17,000 people from Dundee to Windsor and as far afield as North America to Malaysia.
The Dukes has been presenting outdoor walkabout productions since 1987 and will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Williamson Park next year with Treasure Island.