50th Annual Robert Finley Awards 2025

The Irish Theatre Players were deeply appreciative of the acknowledgement and awards received.

We are excited about what 2026 holds, with several new projects and partnerships already in motion.

We are particularly proud of our own award recipients:

Elizabeth Crewes Award for Excellence in Front of House in a Musical Awarded to our Front of House team for our panto "The 12 Days of Christmas".

Best Actor in a One-Act

Awarded to Neale Paterson for his performance as Sean in Salad Day by Deirdre Kinahan.

Adjudicators’ Certificate for Outstanding Partnership

Awarded to Susan Lynch and Neale Paterson for their performances in Salad Day, directed by Caroline McDonnell.

Adjudicators’ Certificates for Outstanding Comedy Duo

Awarded to Alex Baker and Clodagh Rush for their brilliantly delivered stand-up dad-joke duo in The 12 Days of Christmas.

Salad Day by Deirdre Kinahan - Top 5 One Acts for 2025

Congratulations to everyone involved, onstage and behind the scenes. We look forward to seeing you all back at the theatre in 2026.