Summary
Paddington the Musical won seven Olivier Awards, including best new musical and several acting awards. U.S. actress Rachel Zegler also won best actress in a musical for her role in Evita. Other significant winners included Rosamund Pike for best actress in a play and Paapa Essiedu for best supporting actor.
Key Facts
- Paddington the Musical won seven Olivier Awards, including best new musical.
- The show also received three acting awards and prizes for direction, costumes, and set design.
- Rachel Zegler won best actress in a musical for her role in Evita.
- Tom Fletcher, from the band McFly, composed songs for Paddington the Musical.
- Rosamund Pike won best actress in a play for her role in Inter Alia.
- Paapa Essiedu won best supporting actor for his role in a production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons.
- The Olivier Awards marked its 50th year with these recognitions.
