British star Lesley Manville and American actor John Lithgow have gained the appearing classes at this yr’s Olivier Awards, which recognise excellence in London theatre.
Lithgow, 79, performed Roald Dahl in Large, which is concerning the kids’s writer questioning whether or not to make a public apology.
Whereas accepting his award he appeared to reference the present controversy over Donald Trump’s second time period as US president.
The Conclave star quipped: “It’s not always easy to welcome an American into your midst, and at this particular moment, it’s probably a little more complicated than usual.”
He additionally instructed the viewers on the Royal Albert Corridor that the “special relationship is still firmly intact”, regardless of Mr Trump imposing tariffs on British exports to the US.
His co-star, English actor Elliot Levey, took greatest actor in a supporting position.
Large was additionally named greatest new play.
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Lesley Manville was greatest actress. Pic: PA
Manville, 69, was honoured for her efficiency within the Greek tragedy Oedipus on the Wyndham’s Theatre.
She stated she felt “emotional” whereas accepting her statuette as a result of it was a manufacturing she had “felt very strongly about being” in.
Manville, who performed Princess Margaret in The Crown, added that she was taking an early flight to Dublin on Monday to do some filming, and wouldn’t be getting “much sleep tonight”.
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Romola Garai was greatest actress in a supporting position. Pic: PA
Finest actress in a supporting position went to Romola Garai for her efficiency in The Years, primarily based on a memoir by French author Annie Ernaux.
Garai, whose movie credit embody Scoop and Atonement, was nominated in the identical class for Large.
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Elliot Levey was greatest actor in a supporting position. Pic: PA
Dame Imelda Staunton gained a fifth Olivier, for greatest actress in a musical for the London revival of traditional musical Hiya, Dolly!
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button gained greatest new musical, a greatest actor musical award for Lark Rise To Candleford actor John Dagleish, and the excellent musical contribution award.
The annual occasion was co-hosted by British singer Beverley Knight and Pose star Billy Porter.
