2009 winners

First awarded in 1995, The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence recognise outstanding theatre performances by individuals and companies on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The 2009 winners are:

Best Actor

• Billy Mack for The Sound of My Voice

Best Actress

• Cora Bissett for Midsummer (A Play With Songs)

Best Ensemble

• Green Shoot Productions for Chronicles of Long Kesh

Best Solo Performer

• George Mann for Odyssey