Paddington The Musical dominates Olivier Awards as Rosamund Pike triumphs on stage return
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Paddington The Musical emerged as the undisputed champion at the 2026 Olivier Awards, sweeping multiple categories, while Rosamund Pike made a triumphant return to the stage after nearly 14 years to claim the coveted Best Actress prize. The beloved bear’s theatrical adaptation, staged at the Savoy Theatre, was crowned Best New Musical. Its cast also garnered significant recognition, with James Hameed and Arti Shah jointly winning Best Actor in a Musical. Further accolades for the production included Victoria Hamilton-Barritt for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical and Tom Edden for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical. The show’s creative excellence was also celebrated, with Luke Sheppard receiving the Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director, and Gabriella Slade and Tahra Zafar taking home Best Costume Design, alongside Tom Pye and Ash J Woodward for Best …








