Olivier Awards 2023

Delta Air Lines Best New Play · Prima Facie at Harold Pinter Theatre · Mastercard Best New Musical · Standing At The Sky's Edge at National Theatre – Olivier

Ben Stones for Standing At The Sky’s Edge at National Theatre – Olivier Lynne Page for Standing At The Sky’s Edge at National Theatre – Olivier Faith Omole for Standing At The Sky’s Edge at National Theatre – Olivier

Paul Mescal, Jodie Comer, and David Tennant were among this year's nominees.

Standing At The Sky’s Edge at National Theatre – Olivier theatre Ben Stones for Standing At The Sky’s Edge at National Theatre – Olivier theatre The production, whose songs were written by musician Richard Hawley, scored eight nominations, making it the most nominated musical.

The likes of Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal are up for awards in the best actress and best actor categories.

- Ben Stones for Standing at the Sky’s Edge at National Theatre - Standing at the Sky’s Edge at National Theatre - Maimuna Memon for Standing at the Sky’s Edge at the National Theatre He will battle it out against David Tennant for Good; Tom Hollander for Patriots; Rafe Spall for To Kill A Mockingbird; and Giles Terera for Blues For An Alabama Sky in the male category. Meanwhile the green carpet, which last year was made from real grass, is also making a return. Stars of the West End will celebrate the best of British theatre at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday hosted by [Ted Lasso](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/television/ted-lasso-series-3-review-apple-tv-jason-sudeikis-4059322) star Hannah Waddingham ( [Game of Thrones](https://www.nationalworld.com/topic/game-of-thrones), [Sex Education](https://www.nationalworld.com/topic/sex-education)).

Hosted by renowned stage and screen actor Hannah Waddingham, a three-time Olivier Award nominee herself, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of ...

The 2023 Olivier Awards are here! The event took place on Sunday evening (April 2) at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

Tom Pye for My Neighbour Totoro at Barbican Theatre Kimie Nakano for My Neighbour Totoro at Barbican Theatre This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award was handed to Sir [Derek Jacobi](https://www.justjared.com/tags/derek-jacobi/).

My Neighbour Totoro, A Streetcar Named Desire and Prima Facie were among the winners at the Royal Albert Hall ceremony.

[Paradise Now!](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/dec/15/paradise-now-review-bush-theatre-margaret-perry) at Bush theatre [Two Palestinians Go Dogging](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/may/23/two-palestinians-go-dogging-review-royal-court-sami-ibrahim) at the Royal Court theatre [Alcina](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/nov/09/roh-richard-jones-curnyn-aalcina-review-witty-and-vibrant-staging-is-full-of-beastly-style) by Royal Opera at Royal Opera House – WINNER! [Sister Act](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/jul/28/sister-act-review-beverley-knight-and-jennifer-saunders-bring-the-laughs-as-rebel-nuns) at Eventim Apollo [Hey Duggee: The Live Theatre Show](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/dec/19/hey-duggee-the-live-theatre-show-review-southbank-centre) at Royal Festival Hall – WINNER! [My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?)](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/jun/24/my-sons-a-queer-but-what-can-you-do-review-turbine-theatre) at Garrick theatre and Ambassadors theatre [One Woman Show](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/dec/20/one-woman-show-review-meta-manic-pixie-liz-kingsman) at Ambassadors theatre [Patriots](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/jul/13/patriots-review-almeida-theatre-london-tom-hollander) at Almeida theatre [Tammy Faye](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/oct/27/tammy-faye-a-new-musical-review-elton-john-almeida-theatre-bakker-televangelists) at Almeida theatre – WINNER! [The Crucible](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/sep/29/the-crucible-review-national-theatre-london) at National Theatre [Patriots](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/jul/13/patriots-review-almeida-theatre-london-tom-hollander) at Almeida theatre – WINNER! [Good](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/oct/13/good-review-harold-pinter-theatre-london-david-tennant-cp-taylor) at Harold Pinter theatre [Ben and Max Ringham](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/jun/28/why-cant-we-do-it-the-ringham-brothers-daring-sound-designs) for [Prima Facie](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/apr/27/prima-facie-review-jodie-comer-on-formidable-form-in-roaring-drama) at Harold Pinter theatre [Jack and the Beanstalk](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/dec/15/jack-and-the-beanstalk-review-london-palladium-dawn-french-julian-clary-alexandra-burke) at the London Palladium [My Neighbour Totoro](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/oct/19/my-neighbour-totoro-review-barbican-london) at Barbican theatre – WINNER!

Jodie Comer, Beverley Knight and Sheridan Smith are among those attending the ceremony at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer win the main acting prizes while My Neighbour Totoro wins six awards.

- Best supporting actress in a musical - Beverley Knight, for Sylvia - Best actress in a musical - Katie Brayben, for Tammy Faye - Best actor in a musical - Arthur Darvill, for Oklahoma! The next year they banned the women's Social and Political Union. "I think creative death for me would be for people to predict what I'm doing next," he added. The show was hosted by Ted Lasso star and three-time Oliviers nominee Hannah Waddingham, who is also going to co-host this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

The actress, 30, oozed sophistication in a crimson mini dress that boasted ruffles and a long dramatic train.

Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical Ahead of the ceremony she told the PA news agency: 'It's incredible. Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical I am so grateful and I have so many people to thank' We just love this humdinger of a dress! I am so grateful and I have so many people to thank'.

Hannah Waddingham hosted the 2023 Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. My Neighbour Totoro, Prima Facie and Standing at the Sky's Edge won multiple ...

[Oklahoma!](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26450-oklahoma) - [Young Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/young-vic-theatre) [Marisha Wallace](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/marisha-wallace) - [Oklahoma!](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26450-oklahoma) - [Young Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/young-vic-theatre) [Sylvia](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26524-sylvia) - [Old Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/old-vic-theatre) [Oklahoma!](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26450-oklahoma) - [Young Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/young-vic-theatre) Prima Facie took home two wins, including Best Actress for [Jodie Comer](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/jodie-comer), and Best Play. [Patriots](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26955-patriots) - [Almeida Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/almeida-theatre) [Beverley Knight](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/beverley-knight) - [Sylvia](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26524-sylvia) - [Old Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/old-vic-theatre) [My Neighbour Totoro](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro-tickets) - [Barbican](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/barbican-theatre) Tammy Faye also won two Oliviers, with Zubin Varla and Katie Brayben picking up Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical and Best Actress in a Musical respectively. [Prima Facie](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23883-prima-facie-tickets) - [Harold Pinter Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/harold-pinter-theatre) Find out the full list of winners at the 2023 Olivier Awards with London Theatre. My Neighbour Totoro, Prima Facie and Standing at the Sky's Edge won multiple awards. won two Oliviers: Best Revival, and Best Actor in a Musical for Arthur Darvill.

Celebrities have flocked from far and wide to attend this evening's 2023 Olivier Awards on Sunday 2 April, where the likes of Rose Ayling-Ellis and Paul ...

The coming-of-age adaption landed six of the nine prizes it was nominated for. Ahead of the festivities, the celebrities took to the red carpet to debut their show-stopping ensembles... [Jodie Comer](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/jodie-comer) and Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham, to former [Love Island](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/love-island) host [Laura Whitmore](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/laura-whitmore) and past Islander [Amber Davies](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/amber-davies), a host of well-known faces attended Sunday night's highly anticipated Olivier Awards with Mastercard. Jodie and Paul went on to secure top gongs for their West End debut performances as the biggest night in British theatre returned. [Paul Mescal](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/paul-mescal) for his role in A Streetcar Named Desire and [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/strictly-come-dancing) winner [Rose Ayling-Ellis](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/rose-ayling-ellis) for As You Like it, while David Tenant was up for Best Actor for Good. Celebrities flocked from far and wide to attend Sunday's 2023 Olivier Awards on 2 April, where the likes of Rose Ayling-Ellis and Paul Mescal were up for awards

My Neighbour Totoro has scooped six wins at the Olivier Awards 2023, with Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal winning best actor and actress.

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The Killing Eve star won best actress at the Royal Albert Hall ceremony on Sunday for her role as Tessa in Prima Facie, a one-person production by Suzie Miller, ...

I want to thank with all my heart the Old Vic for giving us a second bite on this one.” I had an amazing drama teacher who is still teaching and is very inspiring.” and Sister Act. I feel like I hear people say it all the time, but it doesn’t feel real. I am so grateful and I have so many people to thank. This doesn’t feel at all real.

The Olivier Awards for theatre were handed out in London on Sunday, with "My Neighbour Totoro" winning the most prizes.

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MUSICAL BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MUSICAL BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL

Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer win the main acting prizes while My Neighbour Totoro wins six awards.

- Best supporting actress in a musical - Beverley Knight, for Sylvia - Best actress in a musical - Katie Brayben, for Tammy Faye - Best actor in a musical - Arthur Darvill, for Oklahoma! The next year they banned the women's Social and Political Union. "I think creative death for me would be for people to predict what I'm doing next," he added. The show was hosted by Ted Lasso star and three-time Oliviers nominee Hannah Waddingham, who is also going to co-host this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

'Virgin presenter extraordinaire' Waddingham sang her way into the audience's hearts at the Royal Albert Hall.

( [which The Independent’s Nicole Vassell gave a middling review](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/oklahoma-review-young-vic-b2073085.html)), while arguably the night’s biggest award, Best New Musical, went to [Richard Hawley](/topic/richard-hawley)’s Standing at the Sky’s Edge ( [review here](https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/culture/standing-skys-edge-sylvia-graceland-review-b2284325.html)). access makes everything better!” Given the change that have been made in a year, Carr joked that she should use her manifesting ability for more good – “world peace, a new government and more work”. For more Hawley-isms, you can check out [his excellent interview with The Independent’s Megan Graye](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/richard-hawley-sheffield-standing-at-the-sky-edge-b2272958.html). The actor remembered Laurence Olivier himself as “a bit of a b****r”, but one he owed “everything” to. The Lifetime Achievement award, meanwhile, went to [Derek Jacobi](/topic/derek-jacobi). [written by The Great British Bake Off Musical’s Pippa Cleary](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/features/the-great-british-bake-off-musical-b2293592.html). More political moments were peppered throughout, with speeches calling on the Arts Council to keep funding opera and audiences to support regional and subsidised theatres. The star-studded event proved to be a successful test run for Eurovision host [Hannah Waddingham](/topic/hannah-waddingham), with powerful performances from the biggest musical theatre productions of the year: Sister Act, Oklahoma!, The Band’s Visit, Tammy Faye, Newsies, Sylvia, and Standing at the Sky’s Edge, as well as a musical medley from Grease. Competing in a stacked category alongside heavyweights Tom Hollander, Rafe Spall, David Tennant and Giles Terera, Mescal seemed overwhelmed by his win and thanked his parents, ending his speech: “Mum, I hope you get better soon.” Mescal’s mother Dearhbla [recently underwent chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/paul-mescal-mother-cancer-chemo-oscars-b2278849.html). [named a “fantastical and unlikely” production in our review](https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/culture/review-my-neighbour-totoro-rsc-marvellous-sohoplace-b2206988.html)), returning to the Barbican this summer, took home six awards, including for Best Director and Best Entertainment or Comedy Play. The audience was instantly won over in her opening speech, when Waddingham told [Jodie Comer](/topic/jodie-comer) she’d “happily be mauled to death” by her before speaking to Rose Ayling-Ellis in British Sign Language. Taking a leaf out of the Tony Awards’ books, this year’s show kicked off with the first ever original Oliviers musical number,

Jodie Comer, Dita von Teese, Hannah Waddingham and Sheridan Smith led the stars attending the 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall.

alongside Katie Brayben as Best Actress for her role as televangelist Tammy Faye in the self titled show. It’s radicalised, sullen as a teenager and pretty right-on. Speaking about the play on the One Show, Beverley divulged: 'Most of the show is sung. In fact, it’s almost Woke-lahoma! Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical Ahead of the ceremony she told the PA news agency: 'It's incredible. Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical We just love this humdinger of a dress! I am so grateful and I have so many people to thank'. Strike a pose! During her speech she told the star-studded audience: 'I'm so overwhelmed. Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical: Beverley Knight - Sylvia

Both actors took home biggest awards after earning rave reviews in their West End debuts.

The actor remembered Laurence Olivier himself as “a bit of a b****r”, but one he owed “everything” to. access makes everything better!” Given the change that have been made in a year, Carr joked that she should use her manifesting ability for more good – “world peace, a new government and more work”. [play by Suzie Miller](/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/features/prima-facie-suzie-miller-jodie-comer-b2068312.html), which also won the coveted Best New Play award. “How do you start a speech when you’re already in tears?” he said, visibly shaking. Receiving the Special Award, “If I wasn’t fasting, I’d probably say eff the Tories,” he quipped. But the most powerful moment came from last year’s Best Supporting Actress winner Liz Carr. Earlier in the night, Hawley gave a truly memorable speech, dedicating his award for Best Original Score or New Orchestrations to the late Pulp bassist Steve Mackey. More political moments were peppered throughout, with speeches calling on the Arts Council to keep funding opera and audiences to support regional and subsidised theatres. “Stop clapping, we’ve got to get on!” Waddingham shouted at the cackling crowd. The ensuing story, set during him and Mackey’s primary school days, was just as unexpected and expletive packed. Competing in a stacked category alongside heavyweights Tom Hollander, Rafe Spall, David Tennant and Giles Terera, Mescal seemed overwhelmed by his win and thanked his parents, ending his speech: “Mum, I hope you get better soon.”