Lesley Manville and John Lithgow were among the big winners at the Sunday’s Olivier Awards, the most prestigious event in UK theatre.
Lithgow won best actor for his portrayal of Roald Dahl in Giant, which he described as “one of the best experiences I have ever had on stage”. Manville was named best actress for her performance in the Greek tragedy Oedipus, dedicating the award to her grandson who was born during the show’s run.
Three shows were tied with the most wins at the ceremony – with Fiddler on the Roof, Giant and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button each winning three prizes.
Other winners included Imelda Staunton, who won best actress in a musical for her leading role in Hello Dolly!
The ceremony was hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter and included live performances from shows including Why Am I So Single?, MJ The Musical, Fiddler On The Roof, Oliver!, Starlight Express and a 40th anniversary performance from Les Misérables.
Best new musical – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Best revival – Oedipus (Wyndham’s Theatre production)
Best musical revival – Fiddler On The Roof
Best new play – Giant
Best new entertainment or comedy play – Titanique
Best new opera production – Festen
Best actor – John Lithgow for Giant
Best actress – Lesley Manville for Oedipus (Wyndham’s Theatre production)
Best supporting actor – Elliot Levey for Giant
Best supporting actress – Romola Garai for The Years
Best actor in a musical – John Dagleish for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Best actress in a musical – Imelda Staunton for Hello, Dolly!
Best supporting actress in a musical – Maimuna Memon for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812
Best supporting actor in a musical – Layton Williams for Titanique
Best director – Eline Arbo for The Years
Best new production in affiliate theatre – Boys On The Verge Of Tears
Best new dance production – Assembly Hall
Best family show – Brainiac Live
Best theatre choreographer – Christopher Wheeldon for MJ The Musical
Best lighting design – Paule Constable & Ben Jacobs for Oliver!
Best sound design – Nick Lidster for Fiddler On The Roof
Best costume design – Gabriella Slade for Starlight Express
Best set design – Tom Scutt for Fiddler On The Roof
Outstanding achievement in dance – Eva Yerbabuena for her performance in Yerbagüena
Outstanding musical contribution – Darren Clark and Mark Aspinall for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Outstanding achievement in opera – Allan Clayton for his performance in Festen
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