All the winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards – and where to see them live

Here’s who took home a trophy at UK theatre’s biggest awards show

Theatre’s biggest night celebrated its fiftieth anniversary last night, with a dazzling live show at the Royal Albert Hall featuring some of the West End’s most exciting shows. From an opening medley by the cast of The Phantom Of The Opera, to performances from multi-nominated new shows and revivals, to an emotional closing number from the current cast of Wicked, the Olivier Awards 2026 celebrated not only the new shows nominated, but the rich history of West End theatre.

To no one’s surprise, Paddington The Musical scooped many of the nights’ trophies, but the night held plenty of hotly contested categories, unexpected victories and moving moments. Read on to discover who won at this year’s Olivier Awards, and where you can catch the winning productions live in London.

Best New Musical: Paddington The Musical

The beloved bear was a big winner at the 2026 Oliviers, scooping up a staggering seven awards out of eleven nominations. The big one, of course, was the coveted Best New Musical prize, but other awards included Best Set Design and Best Costume Design. Paddington The Musical is currently playing at the Savoy Theatre.

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Best New Play: Punch

James Graham’s moving adaptation of Jacob Dunne and James Hodgkinson’s true story explores the consequences of one punch – and our extraordinary capacity for forgiveness and change. It’s now left the Apollo Theatre, but you can read our review below if you’re curious.

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Best Musical Revival: Into The Woods

Jordan Fein’s phenomenal revival of the Stephen Sondheim classic beat out some impressive contenders for this trophy, including Jamie Lloyd’s celebrated Evita revival. It also scooped up a trophy for Best Lighting Design. Into The Woods is still playing at the Bridge Theatre until 30 May, and there are rumours of a Noël Coward Theatre transfer this autumn…

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Bryan Cranston, Paapa Essiedu and Hayley Squires on stage in All My Sons

Best Revival: All My Sons

Ivo van Hove’s star-studded production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons has sadly left Wyndham’s Theatre, but it made quite a splash in its limited run, racking up many five-star reviews and a great deal of praise for its cast, helmed by Bryan Cranston. You can read our review below.

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Best Actor: Jack Holden in Kenrex

Jack Holden beat out some Hollywood heavyweights for a win in this category, securing the trophy for his wildly impressive one-man turn as an entire town. Western whodunnit Kenrex, which played at The Other Palace, also scooped up Best Sound Design. The production has since left, but you can read our review below.

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Best Actress: Rosamund Pike in Inter Alia

The National Theatre’s latest smash-hit was a winner for Rosamund Pike, starring as maverick London Crown Court Judge Jessica Parks. The production has since transferred to the West End, with Pike returning to the roll for a limited run until 20 June.

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Best Actor In A Musical: James Hameed & Arti Shah in Paddington The Musical

This was a joint win for the two actors who star as Paddington Bear, and both moved the room to tears with their acceptance speeches. Hameed is responsible for Paddington’s voice, whilst Shah takes care of his physicality – the resulting magic has to be seen to be believed.

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Best Actress In A Musical: Rachel Zegler in Evita

After delighting London crowds last summer by performing ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ from the balcony of the London Palladium eight shows a week, Zegler claimed her Olivier, and thanked Jamie Lloyd in her acceptance speech for creating such an accessible moment of theatre. She also performed the song at the ceremony, with London’s original Evita, Dame Elaine Paige, in the audience. You can read our review of the production below.

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