Watch: First reactions from the Olivier Award winners

Published 8 April 2018

Backstage at the Olivier Awards 2018 with Mastercard, we caught each of tonight’s winners just after they left the stage with their new statues in hand.

Interviewed by West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher, you can see below the brightest smiles, the freshest tears and the shakiest hands from tonight’s winners as they take it all in and get to know their new shelf candy.

American Airlines Best New Play Winner: The Ferryman

Best New Comedy: Labour Of Love

Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre: Killology

Blue-i Theatre Technology Award for Best Set Design: Bob Crowley and 59 Productions for An American In Paris

White Light Award for Lighting Design: Howell Binkley for Hamilton

Best Actor: Bryan Cranston

Best Actress: Laura Donnelly

Best New Opera Production & Outstanding Achievement in Opera: Joyce Donato (& Daniela Barcellona)

Outstanding Achievement in Music: Alex Lacamoire (& Lin-Manuel Miranda)

Best Theatre Choreographer: Andy Blankenbuehler

Magic Radio Best Musical Revival: Follies

Best Supporting Actor in a Musical: Michael Jibson

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical: Sheila Atim

Best Actress in a Musical: Shirley Henderson

Best Actor in a Musical: Giles Terera – and Mastercard Best New Musical: Hamilton

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