On the evening of Sunday, April 8, the 2018 Olivier Awards, recognizing achievement in West End theatre productions, were presented at Royal Albert Hall in London. Hamilton brought home seven wins out of its 13 nominations, matching Matilda's 2012 record for most Olivier Awards won by a musical.
Paul Brown was recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Opera for his set and costume designs for Iolanthe at London Coliseum. Below are the winners of the design categories. For a full list, visit BBC News.
Best Lighting Design
Howell Binkley, Hamilton
Paule Constable, Angels in America
Paule Constable, Follies
Jan Versweyveld, Network
Best Sound Design
Nevin Steinberg, Hamilton
Tom Gibbons, Hamlet
Gareth Owen, Bat Out of Hell
Eric Sleichim, Network
Best Set Design
Bob Crowley, An American in Paris
Bunny Christie, Ink
Rob Howell, The Ferryman
Vicki Mortimer, Follies
Best Costume Design
Vicki Mortimer, Follies
Hugh Durrant, Dick Whittington
Roger Kirk, 42nd Street
Paul Tazewell, Hamilton