Gorman nominated for US award

Dave Gorman is in the running for a prestigious American theatre award.

He has been nominated for outstanding solo performance in the Drama Desk award, decided by New York theatre critics.

Others on the shortlist include acclaimed Shakesperean actor Simon Callow and veteran Broadway star Elaine Stritch.

The nomination is for his live show Are You Dave Gorman?, which had an extended run off-Broadway at the end of last year.

Writing on his website, Gorman said: "It came as a great surprise. I'm obviously delighted

"The awards are a weighty affair with the Broadway musicals looking to them as a form guide to the Tonys."

Winners of the 47th annual Drama Desk awards will be announced in New York on May 19.

Published: 1 May 2002