The glitter has been fired, the trophies have been handed out, and the 50th anniversary of the Olivier Awards is over for another year.
From the breathtaking performances on the Royal Albert Hall stage to the emotional celebrations in the winners’ room, the 50th Olivier Awards was a night to remember.
WINNERS: See the full list of this year’s Olivier Awards winners
While Paddington The Musical walked away with a record-breaking seven Olivier Award wins, the evening was also defined by a collective celebration of talent, from West End debuts to industry legends.
Other highlights included Into the Woods taking home the Best Musical Revival gong, and hit Broadway-to-West End comedy Oh, Mary! receiving the award for Best Entertainment or Comedy.
We take you inside the ceremony and behind the scenes to capture the magic and joy of the night.
Photos: Winners and presenters on stage
Photos by Danny Kaan and Charlie Flint
This year’s Olivier Awards didn’t just celebrate the past theatre season – it paid homage to five decades of theatrical excellence. The stage at the Royal Albert Hall was transformed into a revolving door of West End history, featuring a show-stopping 40th-anniversary tribute to The Phantom of the Opera and an emotional appearance by the legendary Dame Elaine Paige, who received this year’s Special Award.
Photos: Shows performing during the Olivier Awards
Photos by Danny Kaan and Charlie Flint
While the stage was for the speeches, the winners’ room was for the raw emotion! Photographer Kashfi Khan was there behind the scenes to capture the moment Jack Holden realised he’d beaten Hollywood giants to the Best Actor trophy, and the pure joy of the Paddington The Musical team as they became the most-awarded show of the night.
Photos: Backstage in the winners’ room
Photos by Kashfi Khan
Videos: Winners on stage
You can now watch the 2026 Olivier Awards on BBC iPlayer.
Outside of the UK? You can now watch this year’s ceremony on the official YouTube channel.
Shows on stage
More about the Olivier Awards 2026
Post Updated: 13 April 2026, with photos of the winners and presenters on stage, and photos of the performances; First published: 12 April 2026, with backstage photos in the winners’ room.
Savoy Theatre, London
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