Book Of Mormon Triumphs At Olivier Awards ift.tt/1hDWR3K Stars including Dame Judi Dench and Tom Hiddleston turned out for the biggest night of the year in Theatreland - but both were pipped to individual honours at the 38th Olivier Awards. Rory Kinnears performance as Iago in Othello at the National Theatre saw him beat Hollywood heavyweights Hiddleston and Jude Law to best actor. Lesley Manville was named best actress for her role in Ghosts ahead of stars such as Dame Judi and Hayley Atwell. The ceremony at Londons Royal Opera House was hosted by Gemma Arterton and Stephen Mangan. Theatre impresario Michael White, whose CV includes Annie and A Chorus Line, received a special award from supermodel Kate Moss and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory star Nigel Planer. Best actor and actress, Rory Kinnear and Lesley Manville Meanwhile, Les Miserables won the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award voted by the public. ABBAs Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus reunited for the finale of the ceremony to celebrate 15 years of MAMMA MIA! The Almeida Theatre in Islington was the big winner on the night as West End transfers Chimerica and Ghosts scooped eight awards. Chimericas five awards - more than any other production - included best set design and best director for Lyndsey Turner. The award for best entertainment and family show went to The Wind in the Willows, while best costume design - presented by Gok Wan and Alexandra Burke - went to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Related Stories Abba Members On Stage At Olivier Awards Oliviers For Helen Mirren And Curious Incident
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