Wales Theatre Awards honours achievements

Award winners... the ceremony took place at Cardiff's Sherman Cymru theatre on Saturday

Mold-based Clwyd Theatr Cymru received a special achievement award at the Wales Theatre Awards.

Its outgoing artistic director Terry Hands received a special mention at the awards ceremony in Cardiff as he is stepping down after 18 years.

The Welsh National Opera picked up four awards with its chorus named winner of the best ensemble category.

The awards recognise actors, singers, dancers, designers and writers for performances produced in Wales.

And winners are nominated by critics who review performances throughout the year.

Daniel Llewelyn-Williams won Best Actor English Language for Not About Heroes at Clwyd Theatr Cymru.