Olivier Awards 2026 winners

The ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall marked the awards' return to prime-time television for the first time in over two decades.

Paapa Essiedu won Best Actor for his role in 'Kenrex,' while Rosamund Pike was honored for her performance in the legal drama 'Inter Alia.' Host Nick Mohammed provided a sharp opening monologue that poked fun at the presence of social media influencers in the audience.

The event highlighted a strong year for homegrown British talent and several productions that are now slated for Broadway transfers.