Introduced by Angela Rippon and Frank Bough from the stage of the Dominion Theatre, London

A glittering night of stars who present and receive the highest accolades for their work in the theatre, and enjoy special entertainment representative of all aspects of show business.

London's West End Theatres have seen over a hundred productions this year, revivals, revues, new plays, opera, ballet, and musicals, all of which qualify for consideration by the panel of judges.

The awards include Play of the Year, Comedy of the Year, Musical of the Year; Actor and Actress of the Year; Comedy Performance of the Year; the Most Promising Newcomer of the Year; Outstanding Individual Performance of the Year in Opera and Ballet.