The 50th annual Olivier Awards have crowned their winners, with theatre icons from both sides of the Atlantic taking home top honours. Rachel Zegler, who captivated audiences with her viral balcony performance in Evita, won Best Actress in a Musical. Meanwhile, the beloved British character Paddington Bear scooped multiple awards for the musical Paddington, including Best New Musical, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor and Actress.
Other standout performances recognised by the judges included Rosamund Pike in Inter Alia and Paapa Essiedu in All My Sons. The Bridge Theatre revival of Into the Woods also earned accolades for its lighting design and won Best Revival.
The ceremony celebrated a diverse range of productions, highlighting both established stars and emerging talent. The full list of nominees and winners was announced during the event, which marked a milestone for the prestigious theatre awards.
