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Spotlight on Excellence: The 2024 Olivier Awards Honor London Stage Achievements

LONDON — The curtains have closed on the 2024 Olivier Awards, a celebration of exceptional talent across London's theatrical landscape. Here are the remarkable winners recognized on Sunday for their outstanding contributions to theater, opera, and dance:

New Play: "Dear England"

New Musical: "Operation Mincemeat"

New Entertainment or Comedy: "Stranger Things: The First Shadow"

Family Show: "Dinosaur World Live"

Revival: "Vanya"

Musical Revival: "Sunset Boulevard

In the realm of performance:

Actress-Play: Sarah Snook, "The Picture of Dorian Gray"

Actor-Play: Mark Gatiss, "The Motive and the Cue"

Actress-Musical: Nicole Scherzinger, "Sunset Boulevard"

Actor-Musical: Tom Francis, "Sunset Boulevard"

Supporting Actor-Play: Will Close, "Dear England"

Supporting Actress-Play: Haydn Gwynne, "When Winston Went to War with the Wireless"

Supporting Actress-Musical: Amy Trigg, "The Little Big Things"

Supporting Actor-Musical: Jak Malone, "Operation Mincemeat

Behind the scenes:

Director: Jamie Lloyd, "Sunset Boulevard"

Outstanding Musical Contribution: Musical supervisor Alan Williams for "Sunset Boulevard"

Theater Choreography: Arlene Phillips and James Cousins, "Guys and Dolls"

Set Design: Miriam Buether for set design and 59 Productions for video design, "Stranger Things: The First Shadow"

Lighting Design: Jack Knowles, "Sunset Boulevard"

Sound Design: Adam Fisher, "Sunset Boulevard"

Costume Design: Marg Horwell, "The Picture of Dorian Gray

In other realms of performance arts:

New Opera Production: "Innocence," Royal Opera

Outstanding Achievement in Opera: Royal Opera House music director Antonio Pappano

New Dance Production: "La Ruta" by Gabriela Carrizo at Sadler’s Wells

Outstanding Achievement in Dance: Isabela Coracy for her performance in "Nina: By Whatever Means" at the Barbican

Lastly, for outstanding contributions in affiliate theater:

Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theater: "Sleepova" at the Bush Theatre

These laurels pay homage to the creativity, dedication, and sheer brilliance that graces London's stages, captivating audiences and enriching the cultural landscape.

As the curtains draw to a close on the 2024 Olivier Awards, the spotlight dims but the echoes of applause linger, resonating with the triumphs of artistic excellence. From groundbreaking performances to innovative productions, each winner embodies the spirit of creativity and the enduring magic of live performance. As we reflect on the achievements honored tonight, we also look forward to the future, where London's stage will continue to inspire, provoke, and enchant audiences for generations to come. Until next year's celebration, let the melodies of achievement and the echoes of standing ovations remind us of the power of the performing arts to uplift, unite, and illuminate our world.