2025 Olivier Awards: John Lithgow, Lesley Manville and Eline Arbo win big on theatre's biggest night
The 2025 Olivier Awards held laat night, delivered a vibrant celebration of theatrical talent at London's Royal Albert Hall, crowning a diverse range of productions across genres.
The ceremony hosted by Billy Porter and Beverley Knight, saw Fiddler on the Roof, Giant, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button claiming the most glory, each winning three major awards.
Fiddler on the Roof, which led the nominations with 13 nods, took home Best Musical Revival, Best Sound Design (Nick Lidster), and Best Set Design (Tom Scutt).
Giant, directed by Nicholas Hytner, emerged as a breakout success, winning Best New Play, Best Actor (John Lithgow), and Best Supporting Actor (Elliot Levey).
Photo: Reuters
Musical standout The Curious Case of Benjamin Button won Best New Musical. Other highlights included Lesley Manville's win for Best Actress in Oedipus, Eline Arbo's Best Director win for The Years, and Romola Garai's Best Supporting Actress Award for the same production.
Below is the complete list of winners:
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