The Glugs were established in 1969, created by a group of people including theatre critics, journalists, actors, and regular patrons of theatrical performances.
The group, which included theatre critic Norman Kessell, publicisit Bill Fenn, press officer for J. C. Williamson's John Love, and ABC producer Allan Kendall, had been meeting for lunch semi-regularly since 1966.
[3] Peter Binning was appointed Chief Glug in 2021, but died in November of that year.
Some of these included:[5][6] The awards are chosen by The Glugs membership,[2] and are widely covered by theatrical press.
Nancye Hayes was given the SBW Foundation Life Achievement Award.