After weeks of accolades it was almost inevitable that Andrew Scott and Uncle Vanya might find themselves amongst the winners as the 2024 Olivier Awards got underway on Sunday evening.
Director Stephen Simon’s contemporary rendering of the Anton Chekhov classic, starring Scott, claimed the award for Best Revival during the event at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Scott brings to life multiple characters in adapter and co-creators Stephens’ radical new version of the play, with Sunday’s accolade coming just weeks after the death of his mother, Nora.
Elsewhere there was triumph for Will Close, whose portrayal of Bayern Munich and England footballer Harry Kane in Dear England earned him Best Supporting Actor.
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After weeks of accolades it was almost inevitable that Andrew Scott and Uncle Vanya might find themselves amongst the winners as the 2024 Olivier Awards got underway on Sunday evening
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