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Five unmissable moments from the Olivier Awards

Five unmissable moments from the Olivier Awards

Olivier Awards 2025 – winners pose with their trophies

Olivier Awards 2025 – winners pose with their trophies

Imelda Staunton wins fifth Olivier Award

Imelda Staunton wins fifth Olivier Award

Full cast set for Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter-led Mrs Warren’s Profession

Full cast set for Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter-led Mrs Warren’s Profession

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Harrison tease The Illusionist musical: ‘We’re inching forwards’

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Harrison tease The Illusionist musical: ‘We’re inching forwards’

The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – watch the full highlights and winners interviews

The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – watch the full highlights and winners interviews

The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – winners pose with their trophies

The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – winners pose with their trophies

Is Imelda Staunton excited to work with her daughter in Mrs Warren’s Profession? ‘Oh, for God’s sake, yeah!’

Is Imelda Staunton excited to work with her daughter in Mrs Warren’s Profession? ‘Oh, for God’s sake, yeah!’

Starlight Express, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and more win big at 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Starlight Express, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and more win big at 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Imelda Staunton receives third WhatsOnStage Award

Imelda Staunton receives third WhatsOnStage Award

Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter to star in Mrs Warren’s Profession West End revival

Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter to star in Mrs Warren’s Profession West End revival

Eight West End shows set to close over the next few weeks

Eight West End shows set to close over the next few weeks

Hello, Dolly! at The London Palladium – Jim Carter, Michael Ball and more hit the red carpet

Hello, Dolly! at The London Palladium – Jim Carter, Michael Ball and more hit the red carpet

Hello, Dolly! review – Imelda Staunton leads London Palladium revival

Hello, Dolly! review – Imelda Staunton leads London Palladium revival

Hello, Dolly! with Imelda Staunton – first look photos

Hello, Dolly! with Imelda Staunton – first look photos

Imelda Staunton made Dame in Birthday Honours list

Imelda Staunton made Dame in Birthday Honours list

Hello, Dolly! with Imelda Staunton releases 15,000 £20 tickets for 16 to 30 year olds

Hello, Dolly! with Imelda Staunton releases 15,000 £20 tickets for 16 to 30 year olds

Hello, Dolly! with Imelda Staunton – first look at rehearsals

Hello, Dolly! with Imelda Staunton – first look at rehearsals

The top 10 Stephen Sondheim numbers – as voted for by you

The top 10 Stephen Sondheim numbers – as voted for by you

Watch the <em>Sondheim: Old Friends</em> finale and "Being Alive" performance

Watch the Sondheim: Old Friends finale and "Being Alive" performance

<em>Sondheim's Old Friends</em> review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

Sondheim's Old Friends review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

<em>Sondheim's Old Friends</em> – first look at the West End concert event

Sondheim's Old Friends – first look at the West End concert event

Sondheim West End gala to be live-streamed into second venue

Sondheim West End gala to be live-streamed into second venue

Further names added to all-star Sondheim concert

Further names added to all-star Sondheim concert

Sondheim gala to take place in the West End in May

Sondheim gala to take place in the West End in May

National Theatre's <em>Follies</em> to return to cinemas

National Theatre's Follies to return to cinemas

Chichester Festival Theatre to stream Sondheim concert as well as new Q&A series in 2021 spring season

Chichester Festival Theatre to stream Sondheim concert as well as new Q&A series in 2021 spring season

<em>The Crown</em> season five: stage stars set to appear in the Netflix series

The Crown season five: stage stars set to appear in the Netflix series

Photos: First look at Donmar Warehouse's <em>Looking A Lot Like Christmas</em> concert

Photos: First look at Donmar Warehouse's Looking A Lot Like Christmas concert

<em>Talking Heads</em> cast and crew donate almost £300,000 to Theatre Artists' Fund

Talking Heads cast and crew donate almost £300,000 to Theatre Artists' Fund

<em>Ruthless!</em> and <em>Gypsy</em> to be streamed on YouTube this weekend

Ruthless! and Gypsy to be streamed on YouTube this weekend

Donmar Warehouse to stream free concert with Imelda Staunton, Minnie Driver, Giles Terera and more

Donmar Warehouse to stream free concert with Imelda Staunton, Minnie Driver, Giles Terera and more

<em>The Crown</em> offers a timely reminder of British theatre's 'soft power'

The Crown offers a timely reminder of British theatre's 'soft power'

Tamsin Greig to perform <em>Talking Heads</em> monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

Tamsin Greig to perform Talking Heads monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

Review: <em>Talking Heads Live</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Talking Heads Live (Bridge Theatre)

<em>Talking Heads</em> with Imelda Staunton and Maxine Peake to transfer to Sheffield Crucible and Leeds Playhouse

Talking Heads with Imelda Staunton and Maxine Peake to transfer to Sheffield Crucible and Leeds Playhouse

Review: <em>Talking Heads Live</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Talking Heads Live (Bridge Theatre)

Over £1.6m has been raised to help freelancers through the Theatre Artists Fund, spearheaded by Sam Mendes

Over £1.6m has been raised to help freelancers through the Theatre Artists Fund, spearheaded by Sam Mendes

Judi Dench, Beverley Knight and more to star in online concert celebrating veteran stage door keeper

Judi Dench, Beverley Knight and more to star in online concert celebrating veteran stage door keeper

<em>Talking Heads</em> remake BBC release date and first look photos revealed

Talking Heads remake BBC release date and first look photos revealed

Alan Bennett's <em>Talking Heads</em> to be remade with Jodie Comer, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton and more

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads to be remade with Jodie Comer, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton and more

Quiz: Can you guess the roles by the actors that have played them?

Quiz: Can you guess the roles by the actors that have played them?

Star-studded stage shows you can book for right now

Star-studded stage shows you can book for right now

<em>Hello, Dolly!</em> full West End cast announced including Tyrone Huntley, Clare Halse and more

Hello, Dolly! full West End cast announced including Tyrone Huntley, Clare Halse and more

<em>The Upstart Crow</em> in the West End: opening night for Ben Elton's play with cast and guests

The Upstart Crow in the West End: opening night for Ben Elton's play with cast and guests

<em>The Upstart Crow</em> celebrates West End opening at the Gielgud Theatre

The Upstart Crow celebrates West End opening at the Gielgud Theatre

Andy Nyman and Jenna Russell confirmed to join Imelda Staunton in <em>Hello, Dolly!</em> in the West End

Andy Nyman and Jenna Russell confirmed to join Imelda Staunton in Hello, Dolly! in the West End

Imelda Staunton to star in <em>Hello, Dolly!</em> in the West End

Imelda Staunton to star in Hello, Dolly! in the West End

<em>Follies</em> cast recording released on Spotify and iTunes

Follies cast recording released on Spotify and iTunes

Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter to host cabaret night to support Kiln Theatre

Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter to host cabaret night to support Kiln Theatre

<em>Follies</em> National Theatre return additional casting announced

Follies National Theatre return additional casting announced

<em>Follies</em> National Theatre return announces further casting

Follies National Theatre return announces further casting

Jeremy Corbyn, Imelda Staunton, Mark Gatiss and more attend Park Theatre's 5th anniversary gala

Jeremy Corbyn, Imelda Staunton, Mark Gatiss and more attend Park Theatre's 5th anniversary gala

Follies dates, casting and new Anaïs Mitchell musical announced at the National Theatre

Follies dates, casting and new Anaïs Mitchell musical announced at the National Theatre

Audra McDonald and Imelda Staunton among latest Royal Academy of Music honourees

Audra McDonald and Imelda Staunton among latest Royal Academy of Music honourees

Kenneth Branagh, Imelda Staunton and Derek Jacobi make our pics of the week

Kenneth Branagh, Imelda Staunton and Derek Jacobi make our pics of the week

National Theatre's <em>Follies</em> will return next year

National Theatre's Follies will return next year

Sam Smith, Sadiq Khan and Imelda Staunton make our top pics of the week

Sam Smith, Sadiq Khan and Imelda Staunton make our top pics of the week

Kenneth Branagh, Imelda Staunton and more to appear in Jim Carter's in conversation series

Kenneth Branagh, Imelda Staunton and more to appear in Jim Carter's in conversation series

In pictures: Behind the scenes at <em>Follies</em>

In pictures: Behind the scenes at Follies

Review: <em>Tryst</em> (Tabard Theatre)

Review: Tryst (Tabard Theatre)

Did critics lose their minds over <em>Follies</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics lose their minds over Follies?

Review: <em>Follies</em> (National Theatre, Olivier)

Review: Follies (National Theatre, Olivier)

The cast of <em>Follies</em> discuss the show backstage

The cast of Follies discuss the show backstage

In pictures: Imelda Staunton, Janie Dee and the cast of <em>Follies</em>

In pictures: Imelda Staunton, Janie Dee and the cast of Follies

Top 5 openings of the week: 4 – 10 September

Top 5 openings of the week: 4 – 10 September

Stephen Sondheim to talk about <em>Follies</em> at National Theatre platform

Stephen Sondheim to talk about Follies at National Theatre platform

First look at Imelda Staunton and cast in rehearsals for National Theatre's <em>Follies</em>

First look at Imelda Staunton and cast in rehearsals for National Theatre's Follies

Full casting announced for <em>Follies</em> at the National Theatre

Full casting announced for Follies at the National Theatre

Dates and further casting announced for <em>Follies</em>

Dates and further casting announced for Follies

Were the critics afraid of Imelda Staunton in <em>Virginia Woolf</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Were the critics afraid of Imelda Staunton in Virginia Woolf?

Imelda Staunton and cast celebrate opening night of <em>Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?</em>

Imelda Staunton and cast celebrate opening night of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Review: <em>Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?</em> (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Review: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Conleth Hill: I resisted doing <em>Game of Thrones</em> for a long time

Conleth Hill: I resisted doing Game of Thrones for a long time

Let's not forget that plays are on at an inconvenient time for our bellies

Let's not forget that plays are on at an inconvenient time for our bellies

Cast joining Imelda Staunton in <em>Follies</em> at the National announced

Cast joining Imelda Staunton in Follies at the National announced

From stage to page: Meet the London theatre illustrator

From stage to page: Meet the London theatre illustrator

Photos: Imelda Staunton starts rehearsals for <em>Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?</em>

Photos: Imelda Staunton starts rehearsals for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Test your theatre knowledge: What's coming up in 2017

Test your theatre knowledge: What's coming up in 2017

Sarah Crompton: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2017

Sarah Crompton: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2017

5 Christmas gifts for the uber stagey

5 Christmas gifts for the uber stagey

I'm with Imelda: People shouldn't munch in the theatre

I'm with Imelda: People shouldn't munch in the theatre

Imelda Staunton: 'Food and drink should be banned in theatres'

Imelda Staunton: 'Food and drink should be banned in theatres'

Top 5 selling shows on WhatsOnStage this week

Top 5 selling shows on WhatsOnStage this week

Imogen Poots and Luke Treadaway announced for <em>Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?</em>

Imogen Poots and Luke Treadaway announced for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Sophie Okonedo joins Damian Lewis in <em>The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?</em>

Sophie Okonedo joins Damian Lewis in The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?

Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee to star in <em>Follies</em> at the National Theatre

Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee to star in Follies at the National Theatre

Imelda Staunton's <em>Gypsy</em> DVD dates announced

Imelda Staunton's Gypsy DVD dates announced

Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill to star in <em>Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?</em>

Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill to star in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Then and Now: Chichester Festival Theatre

Then and Now: Chichester Festival Theatre

The life of an understudy

The life of an understudy

Judi Dench: 'I have no plans to slow down'

Judi Dench: 'I have no plans to slow down'

Matt Trueman: Olivier Awards: A good night for women but a bad night for diversity

Matt Trueman: Olivier Awards: A good night for women but a bad night for diversity

Full list of 2016 Olivier Award winners

Full list of 2016 Olivier Award winners

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

Will there be another chance to see Imelda Staunton in <em>Gypsy</em>?

Will there be another chance to see Imelda Staunton in Gypsy?

Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman take home WhatsOnStage Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman take home WhatsOnStage Awards

The Stage 100 list is released

The Stage 100 list is released

<em>Guys and Dolls</em> (Savoy Theatre)

Guys and Dolls (Savoy Theatre)

Imelda Staunton, Barbara Windsor and Matthew Bourne in New Year Honours list

Imelda Staunton, Barbara Windsor and Matthew Bourne in New Year Honours list

12 thoughts every theatregoer has had this year

12 thoughts every theatregoer has had this year

Michael Coveney: 2015 was the year of the triple whammy

Michael Coveney: 2015 was the year of the triple whammy

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

New artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre announced

New artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre announced

Nicole Kidman wins Evening Standard Award for best actress

Nicole Kidman wins Evening Standard Award for best actress

Hampstead premieres award-winning drama <em>Rabbit Hole</em>

Hampstead premieres award-winning drama Rabbit Hole

The top ten selling shows in October

The top ten selling shows in October

<em>Gypsy</em> wins a double at 2015 UK Theatre Awards

Gypsy wins a double at 2015 UK Theatre Awards

<em>Gypsy</em> among contenders for UK Theatre Awards

Gypsy among contenders for UK Theatre Awards

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in July

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in July

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in June

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in June

Imelda Staunton, Jamie Parker and Jenna Russell lead Sondheim gala

Imelda Staunton, Jamie Parker and Jenna Russell lead Sondheim gala

20 Questions: Michael Xavier – 'My West End debut was playing a gawky farmgirl'

20 Questions: Michael Xavier – 'My West End debut was playing a gawky farmgirl'

20 Questions: Louise Brealey – 'failure is not trying'

20 Questions: Louise Brealey – 'failure is not trying'

Matt Trueman: The mysteries of great acting

Matt Trueman: The mysteries of great acting

<em>Gypsy</em> cast recording featuring Imelda Staunton now on sale

Gypsy cast recording featuring Imelda Staunton now on sale

20 Questions: Jill Halfpenny – 'It's worth taking risks'

20 Questions: Jill Halfpenny – 'It's worth taking risks'

Imelda Staunton extends with <em>Gypsy</em> to November

Imelda Staunton extends with Gypsy to November

Angela Lansbury among guests at <em>Gypsy</em> opening night

Angela Lansbury among guests at Gypsy opening night

Gypsy (Savoy Theatre)

Gypsy (Savoy Theatre)

Imelda Staunton stars in West End <em>Gypsy</em>

Imelda Staunton stars in West End Gypsy

Kevin Spacey, Angela Lansbury and <em>Sunny Afternoon</em> rock Olivier Awards

Kevin Spacey, Angela Lansbury and Sunny Afternoon rock Olivier Awards

Oliviers Preview: Let's hope for some surprises on Sunday

Oliviers Preview: Let's hope for some surprises on Sunday

Michael Coveney: Savile play joins the queue of hits and disasters in the wings

Michael Coveney: Savile play joins the queue of hits and disasters in the wings

Matt Trueman: Church and Finch will leave big shoes to fill at Chichester

Matt Trueman: Church and Finch will leave big shoes to fill at Chichester

<em>Made in Dagenham</em> announces cast recording

Made in Dagenham announces cast recording

Further casting announced for <em>Mack and Mabel</em> with Michael Ball

Further casting announced for Mack and Mabel with Michael Ball

Matt Trueman: Olivier nominations – the good, the bad and the ineligible

Matt Trueman: Olivier nominations – the good, the bad and the ineligible

Full West End <em>Gypsy</em> cast announced

Full West End Gypsy cast announced

Michael Coveney: Well done Eddie Redmayne – but don't get lost to Hollywood

Michael Coveney: Well done Eddie Redmayne – but don't get lost to Hollywood

Man and Superman (National Theatre Lyttelton)

Man and Superman (National Theatre Lyttelton)

Jonathan Kent: <em>Gypsy</em> is proof that new musicals can succeed

Jonathan Kent: Gypsy is proof that new musicals can succeed

Mark Strong and Helen McCrory win at Critics' Circle Awards

Mark Strong and Helen McCrory win at Critics' Circle Awards

Lara Pulver and Peter Davison join Imelda Staunton in <em>Gypsy</em>

Lara Pulver and Peter Davison join Imelda Staunton in Gypsy

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

West End dates confirmed for <em>Gypsy</em> starring Imelda Staunton

West End dates confirmed for Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton

<em>Dirty Rotten Scoundrels</em> confirms West End closing date

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels confirms West End closing date

Shortlists announced for 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, voting opens

Shortlists announced for 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, voting opens

Dream Casting: <em>The Hunger Games</em> stage show

Dream Casting: The Hunger Games stage show

<em>Gypsy</em> starring Imelda Staunton headed for West End in 2015?

Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton headed for West End in 2015?

A few of my favourite things: <em>White Christmas</em> star Aled Jones

A few of my favourite things: White Christmas star Aled Jones

Imelda Staunton triumphs in <em>Gypsy</em>

Review Round-Ups

Imelda Staunton triumphs in Gypsy

Gypsy (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Gypsy (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for autumn

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for autumn

20 Questions: <em>Gypsy</em>'s Lara Pulver – 'I might have been an athlete'

20 Questions: Gypsy's Lara Pulver – 'I might have been an athlete'

10 new productions we're looking forward to this Autumn

10 new productions we're looking forward to this Autumn

My Theatre Firsts: <em>I Believe in Unicorns</em> star Danyah Miller

My Theatre Firsts: I Believe in Unicorns star Danyah Miller

Full cast announced for Chichester's <em>Gypsy</em> starring Imelda Staunton

Full cast announced for Chichester's Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton

My Theatre Firsts: Michelle Collins

My Theatre Firsts: Michelle Collins

Theatre highlights of the week: Lily Cole opens in <em>Last Days of Troy</em> and <em>Twelve Angry Men</em> closes

Theatre highlights of the week: Lily Cole opens in Last Days of Troy and Twelve Angry Men closes

Angela Lansbury planning to do more plays in the West End?

Angela Lansbury planning to do more plays in the West End?

Good People (Noel Coward Theatre)

Good People (Noel Coward Theatre)

<em>Good People</em> starring Imelda Staunton confirms West End transfer

Good People starring Imelda Staunton confirms West End transfer

<em>Good People</em> with Imelda Staunton heading for Noel Coward after Hampstead?

Good People with Imelda Staunton heading for Noel Coward after Hampstead?

Good People (Hampstead Theatre)

Good People (Hampstead Theatre)

Chichester <em>Gypsy</em> starring Imelda Staunton due in 'early October'

Chichester Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton due in 'early October'

Lloyd Owen joins Staunton in <em>Good People</em> at Hampstead Theatre

Lloyd Owen joins Staunton in Good People at Hampstead Theatre

Imelda Staunton and Emilia Fox lead new plays at Hampstead

Imelda Staunton and Emilia Fox lead new plays at Hampstead

Circle Mirror Transformation

Show Pics: Imelda Staunton and Toby Jones in Court’s Circle Mirror Transformation

Michael Coveney: Buried treasure at the Royal Court and Stoppard’s BBC

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