Paddington the Musical Wins Seven Olivier Awards Including Best New Musical

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:27:00 +0200

Paddington the Musical emerged as the standout success at the 2026 Olivier Awards, held in London to celebrate the best in British theatre, opera, and dance. The beloved adaptation of the classic children's stories about the marmalade-loving bear from Peru swept the ceremony with seven wins out of 11 nominations. Key victories included Best New Musical, Best Director, Best Actor in a Musical, and awards for both supporting actor and actress roles, along with honors for costume and set design. The production, staged at the Savoy Theatre with a lifelike puppet portraying Paddington, charmed audiences and critics alike. Meanwhile, Hollywood talent shone brightly as Rachel Zegler took home Best Actress in a Musical for her acclaimed performance as Eva Peron in the revival of Evita at The London Palladium. Rosamund Pike also triumphed with a Best Actress award for her stage return after nearly 14 years. Other notable mentions included strong showings from revivals like Into the Woods. The 5