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Paddington Bear crowned big winner at the Olivier Awards alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler
The 50th annual ceremony also gave Rachel Zegler best actress in a musical and Rosamund Pike best actress in a play.
- Paddington: The Musical dominated the 50th annual Olivier Awards on Sunday, April 12, 2026, securing seven trophies including Best New Musical at London's Royal Albert Hall.
- Comedian Nick Mohammed hosted the milestone ceremony, which celebrated British theatrical achievements through performances from nominated musicals and tributes honoring Andrew Lloyd Webber's 40-year legacy with Phantom of the Opera.
- Acting awards went to Rachel Zegler for Evita, Rosamund Pike for Inter Alia, and Jack Holden for Kenrex, recognizing performances across musical and dramatic categories.
- Stage veteran Dame Elaine Paige received the 2026 Special Award for her extraordinary career, while Into the Woods won Best Musical Revival and a second award for lighting design.
- The Society of London Theatre reported ticket sales surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with West End theaters attracting 17.6 million visitors in 2025, though rising production costs remain a concern.
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