Paddington sweeps Olivier Awards

The stage adaptation of the beloved bear's adventures won in seven categories from eleven nominations, with Arti Shah and James Hameed sharing the award for Best Actor in a Musical.

Rachel Zegler was named Best Actress in a Musical for her West End debut in 'Evita,' while Rosamund Pike took home Best Actress for 'Inter Alia.' The awards returned to prime-time BBC for the first time in over two decades, highlighting a vibrant year for British theater.

Host Nick Mohammed provided a sharp opening monologue that included playful jabs at the influencers in attendance.