It wasn’t a great surprise who came out top of the list of Olivier Award Winners 2018, with 13 nominations, Hamilton scooped 7 awards, including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music.
But it was also a great night for The National Theatre, The Ferryman and Girl From The North Country.
Killology picked up the award for Outstanding Achievement in Affiliate Theatre, while The Royal Opera House’s Semiramide took home Best New Opera and Outstanding Achievement in Opera.
The ceremony was held at The Royal Albert Hall, and were hosted by Catherine Tate. Highlights were shown on ITV later in the evening.
The full list of Olivier Award Winners 2018 are as follows:
Best New Play – The Ferryman
Best New Comedy – Labour of Love
Best New Dance Production – Flight Pattern
Outstanding Achievement in Dance – Francesca Velicu
Best Entertainment & Family – Dick Whittington
Best Costume Design – Vicki Mortimer – Follies
Best Sound Design – Nevin Steinberg – Hamilton
Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Bertie Carvel – Ink
Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Denise Gough – Angels in America
Outstanding Achievement on Affiliate Theatre – Killology
Best Set Design – Bob Crowley and 59 Productions – An American in Paris
Best Lighting Design – Howell Binkley – Hamilton
Best Actor – Bryan Cranston – Network
Best Actress – Laura Donnelly – The Ferryman
Best Director – Sam Mendes – The Ferryman
Best New Opera – Semiramide
Outstanding Achievement in Opera – Joyce Didonato and Daniela Barcellona – Semiramide
Best Revival – Angels in America
Outstanding Achievement in Music – Hamilton
Best Theatre Choreographer – Andy Blankenbuehler – Hamilton
Best Musical Revival – Follies
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical – Michael Jibson – Hamilton
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical – Sheila Atim – Girl From The North Country
Best Actress in a Musical – Shirley Henderson – Girl From The North Country
Best Actor in a Musical – Giles Terera – Hamilton
Best New Musical – Hamilton
