In pictures (October 19): Unicorn Theatre, Chickenshed, the Vaults and the UK Theatre Awards...

The latest press night parties, new shows in rehearsal, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week’s highlights include opening nights of Beowulf at the Unicorn Theatre, The Seagull at the Lyric Hammersmith, The Brothers Kazamov at Tron Theatre, Doctor Faustus at Chickenshed, National Youth Theatre’s Othello, and Hair at the Vaults as well as the PEN Pinter Prize and the UK Theatre Awards…

Hair opening night party, the Vaults, London

Photos: Ashley Mochan

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UK Theatre Awards, Guildhall, London

Photos: Pamela Raith Photography

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PEN Pinter Prize, British Library, London

Photos: George Torode

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Beowulf press night, Unicorn Theatre, London

Fallen from Heaven post-show party, Barbican Theatre, London

Photos: Alex Jamieson

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Doctor Faustus press night, Chickenshed Theatre, London

The Seagull press night, Lyric Hammersmith, London

Photos: Tom Gladstone

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National Youth Theatre’s Othello press night, Ambassador’s Theatre, London

Photos: Andrew James

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