The Harry Potter empire has added domination of the stage to its record breaking book sales and movie takings after the theatre adaptation of the magical universe became the most decorated show in the history of the Olivier awards. 2017 Olivier awards ceremony – in pictures Read moreThe two-part West End production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, picked up a record nine awards at the UK’s most prestigious theatre awards on Sunday night. The Regent’s Park production of Jesus Christ Superstar won best musical revival, and Dreamgirls won two prizes: best actress in a musical for Amber Riley, and best actor in a supporting role for Adam J Bernard. Other prizes went to Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, first seen at the Edinburgh fringe in 2015 and West End-bound, which won best comedy; the transgender-themed play Rotterdam won the affiliate award; and Matthew Bourne won best choreographer for The Red Shoes, which also won best entertainment and family show. In dance, Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young’s Betroffenheit at Sadler’s Wells won best new production, while English National Ballet won the outstanding achievement award.

Source: The Guardian April 09, 2017 20:34 UTC