development of educational theatre. He died in Toronto in 2006. The Arts Council of Great Britain established The Children's Award to celebrate the accomplishments and raise the profile of theatre for young people and most especially playwrights who work in this field. Since 2006 Theatre Centre has administrated this Award, which has been renamed 'The Brian Way Award' in honour and recognition of this pioneering man of extraordinary vision. External links Theatre Centre The Guardian 1923 births 2006 deaths Children's theatre