Overview
- 'Giant,' a play addressing Roald Dahl's antisemitic views, won three awards, including Best New Play, Best Actor for John Lithgow, and Best Supporting Actor for Elliot Levey.
- Lesley Manville won Best Actress for her role as Jocasta in 'Oedipus,' which was also named Best Revival.
- 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' secured three wins, including Best New Musical and Best Actor in a Musical for John Dagleish.
- The revival of 'Fiddler on the Roof' earned three awards, including Best Musical Revival, Best Set Design, and Best Sound Design.
- Imelda Staunton achieved her fifth Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in 'Hello, Dolly!'