VIDEO: Ian McKellen Accepts the Editor's Award at the 2019 Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Ian McKellen recently accepted the Editor's Award at the 2019 Evening Standard Theatre Awards.

When accepting his award, he gave a speech that had the audience on its feet.

Watch the full speech below!

Sir Ian McKellen accepted the Editor's Award, given for his "Ian McKellen On Stage" tour, to more than 80 theatres in the year of his 80th birthday, with all proceeds going to theatres in need.

Check out the full list of winners here, which include Maggie Smith, Sweat, Andrew Scott, and more!