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Paddington Musical Conquers Olivier Awards 2026
13 Apr
Summary
- Paddington the Musical won seven Olivier Awards, including best new musical.
- Rachel Zegler received best actress in a musical for 'Evita'.
- The ceremony celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Olivier Awards.
The Olivier Awards 2026 saw 'Paddington the Musical' sweep the ceremony, clinching seven awards including the Cunard Best New Musical prize. The show's creative team, Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale, were recognized for their work.
Additional accolades for 'Paddington' included awards for best actor in a musical, shared by James Hameed and Arti Shah, best actress in a supporting role for Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, and best actor in a supporting role for Tom Edden. Luke Sheppard was honored with the Sir Peter Hall Award for best director.
Other notable wins included Rachel Zegler for best actress in a musical for 'Evita,' and Rosamund Pike for best actress for 'Inter Alia.' The ceremony, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Olivier Awards, was broadcast on BBC Two.
