Harry Potter and the Cursed Child breaks record at Olivier Awards
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child broke records at the Olivier Awards on Sunday after clinching nine accolades.
The play, written by JK Rowling, picked up the most awards ever during the prestigious ceremony at London's Royal Albert Hall.
The show, currently on at the Palace Theatre, was named Best New Play, Best Actor for Jamie Parker, Best Supporting Actor for Anthony Boyle and Best Supporting Actress for Noma Dumezweni.
The full lists of winners are:
Best theatre choreographer: Matthew Bourne
Best musical revival: Jesus Christ Superstar
Best actor in a musical: Andy Karl
Best actress in a musical: Amber Riley for Dreamgirls
Best revival: Yerma
Best new comedy: Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour
Outstanding achievement in an affiliate theatre: Rotterdam
Best lighting design: Neil Austin for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best sound design: Gareth Fry for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best costume design: Katrina Lindsay for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best set design: Christine Jones for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best actor in a supporting role: Anthony Boyle for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best actress in a supporting role: Noma Dumezweni for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best new opera production: Akhnaten
Outstanding achievement in opera: Mark Wigglesworth
Best actor: Jamie Parker for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best actress: Billie Piper for Yerma
Best director: John Tiffany for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Best new play: Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Best new musical: Groundhog Day
Special Award: Sir Kenneth Branagh