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Rosamund Pike calls out audience member for texting during show

Rosamund Pike calls out audience member for texting during show

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Rosamund Pike told off an audience member for texting during her emotional performance in Inter Alia, saying she hoped it was “very important”. The actor, who plays a court judge in the show, returned to the stage at the end of the production at Wyndham’s Theatre in London on Saturday to give a lecture on theatre etiquette. Her speech came as a surprise but elicited cheers from the audience as she told them how the incident was upsetting. “I just wanted to say for anyone going to the theatre, it’s a huge thing that we’re trying to give you. I am trying to tell you a story, and I’m feeling you, and I hope you’re feeling me too,” she told the crowd. Ms Pike won the Olivier Award for Best Actress this year (Getty) The audience member had been texting during one of the more …

Olivier Awards Winners 2026 List: Rachel Zegler, Paddington Dominate

Olivier Awards Winners 2026 List: Rachel Zegler, Paddington Dominate

It may have been a night to remember for Rachel Zegler at London’s prestigious Olivier Awards on Sunday, but a certain marmalade-loving bear owned the evening. The U.K. equivalent of the Tony Awards, celebrating the best and brightest talent leading the country’s vibrant theater scene, crowned its winners at a ceremony broadcast by the BBC and hosted by The Traitors and Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed. The new smash-hit production of Paddington the Musical stole the show with seven prizes in total, including best actor for performers James Hameed and Arti Shah, who operate the beloved bear’s voice (Hameed) and suit (Shah). The musical, currently running at the Savoy Theatre on London’s West End, also nabbed Oliviers for best new musical, best supporting actor and actress, best director, best set design, and best costume design. McFly singer Tom Fletcher, who composed songs for Paddington the Musical, said while accepting the best new musical award: “We tried to make a show that is all about celebrating kindness… and to be part of this group of people that is putting that …

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus lead the best-dressed stars in defiant public appearance after 5 months at the Olivier Awards

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus lead the best-dressed stars in defiant public appearance after 5 months at the Olivier Awards

Elizabeth Hurley and shared an Easter post stepped out for their first public appearance in five months at the Olivier Awards on Sunday. The couple, whose last public outing was at the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville in November, were spotted holding hands as they made their way along the red carpet and into London’s Royal Albert Hall, joined by Elizabeth’s son, Damian, 24. Damian Hurley, Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus attend The Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard at the Royal Albert Hall on April 12, 2026 in London, England (Getty Images) Mother and son coordinated in white ensembles. Elizabeth wore a stunning dress cinched at the waist with a plunging neckline, while Damian donned a silk trouser suit with a cross necklace. (Getty Images) Meanwhile, Billy opted for an all-black look, complete with a scarf, layered necklaces and his signature black sunglasses. You may also like Split rumours Rumours began to circulate that the couple may have parted ways after Elizabeth hadn’t shared any images of Billy on her Instagram grid since December …