George Maguire

  • 09 March 2006

Angela Lansbury Is Honoured At 89, While The Kinks Musical Wins Big At Olivier Awards

By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 April 2015

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The best London’s West End has to offer was out in force at the 39th annual Olivier Awards.

Angela Lansbury and The Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon, were the big winners at Olivier Awards, held on Sunday evening at London’s Royal Opera House. At the ceremony, hosted by Lenny Henry, Arthur Miller’s A View From The Bridge also won big, taking home three awards including best revival.

Image caption Lansbury took home the best supporting actress award.

Angela Lansbury, who turns 90 this October, returned to the West End last year as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit at the Gielgud Theatre. The actress took home the best supporting actress for her performance, telling the audience "I simply can't believe it,” while accepting the statue.

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