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“Cursed Child” Nearly Sweeps All at Olivier Awards!

by Aimee Krenz · April 9, 2017

We previously announced that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child had been nominated for 11 Olivier Awards, which was completely unprecedented! Tonight, the controversial play has taken home nearly every single award it was nominated for! The awards were presented tonight with voiceover work by Harry Potter actress Zoë Wanamaker (Madam Hooch)!

 

 

The face of our delightful voiceover, Zoe Wanamaker! ? @darrenphotog #olivierawards #theatre #london #backstage

A post shared by Olivier Awards (@olivierawards) on Apr 9, 2017 at 11:26am PDT

 

White Light Award for Best Lighting Design: Neil Austin for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre

The @WhiteLightLTD Award for Best Lighting Design goes to… Neil Austin! pic.twitter.com/njaXl1lHyr

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

 

Best Sound Design – Gareth Fry for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre

The Award for Best Sound Design goes to… Gareth Fry! pic.twitter.com/ZIIgaHQaid

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

 

Best Costume Design – Katrina Lindsay for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre

The Award for Best Costume Design goes to… Katrina Lindsay! pic.twitter.com/kAP3EDHtgl

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

 

Blue-i Theatre Technology Award for Best Set Design – Christine Jones for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre

The Blue-i Theatre Technology Award for Best Set Design goes to… Christine Jones! pic.twitter.com/8zsbDccn1I

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

 

Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Anthony Boyle for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre

The Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role goes to… @antoboyle! pic.twitter.com/qvkj0N57Sk

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

 

The superb @antoboyle talking to the press right after winning Best Supporting Actor #OlivierAwards pic.twitter.com/6RLyE4JcV6

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

 

Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Noma Dumezweni for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre

The Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role goes to… @MissDumezweni! pic.twitter.com/4JmqjlRY0e

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

 

 

Beautiful shot of Noma backstage ? @matthumphreyimages #olivierawards #theatre #london #backstage

A post shared by Olivier Awards (@olivierawards) on Apr 9, 2017 at 11:10am PDT

 

…Oh! And here’s our Best Supporting Actress @MissDumezweni giving @antoboyle a big hug #OlivierAwards pic.twitter.com/MjOZYshTtn

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

 

Anthony Boyle’s face when he saw Noma had also won is one of the best things to happen so far tonight. #OlivierAwards pic.twitter.com/gpHo7Gi3lX

— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage) April 9, 2017

 

Noma Dumezweni backstage watching Jamie Parker’s acceptance speech, she literally sprinted across the room when he won. #OlivierAwards pic.twitter.com/Xwl86aVsuA

— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage) April 9, 2017

 

Best Actor – Jamie Parker for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre

The Award for Best Actor goes to… @DickLeFenwick! pic.twitter.com/RsUZDZ3eDT

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

 

Best Actor winner Jamie Parker has photos with Cush Jumbo and Russell Tovey ? #OlivierAwards pic.twitter.com/GPtrwxgsPJ

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

 

 

Jamie Parker, winner of Best Actor, leaps onto the @royalalberthall stage! ? @matthumphreyimages #olivierawards #london #theatre #harrypotter

A post shared by Olivier Awards (@olivierawards) on Apr 9, 2017 at 11:40am PDT

 

Cursed Child has the magic – Jamie Parker picked up the trophy for Best Actor for his role as Harry Potter ⚡️ #OlivierAwards pic.twitter.com/f6HmqPhxcK

— Laura Kramer (@Laura_Kramer) April 9, 2017

 

Virgin Atlantic Best New Play – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre

The Award for @VirginAtlantic Best New Play goes to… @HPPlayLDN! pic.twitter.com/L45U8DV1Fd

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017

Best Director – John Tiffany for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre [John was also nominated for his work on The Glass Menagerie at Duke of York’s Theatre]

The Award for Best Director goes to… John Tiffany for @HPPlayLDN! pic.twitter.com/9qqKDU5bbe

— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 9, 2017


We also had the opportunity to see some other familiar faces on the red carpet, including Sonia Friedman, Rafe Spall (son of Timothy Spall), and actors from the play as they arrived! Here’s a small roundup of red carpet photos to enjoy!

 

Here’s the multi-multi-multi #OlivierAwards nominated Sonia Friedman! pic.twitter.com/jh3jbHhSnI

— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage) April 9, 2017

 

More nominees arriving at the #OlivierAwards! Who are you looking forward to seeing tonight? pic.twitter.com/XavyUhzH6s

— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage) April 9, 2017

Congratulations to Cursed Child cast and crew on their nominations and wins!

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