April 13 was the biggest night of the year in West End theatre as the Olivier Awards were presented in a ceremony held at London's Royal Opera House. Dame
Judi Dench (
Peter and Alice),
Gavin Creel (
The Book of Mormon), Lesley Manville (
Ghosts),
Douglas Hodge (
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and many other nominees were joined on the red carpet by hosts Gemma Arterton and
Stephen Mangan, as well as several presenters and special guest performers. Big winners included Broadway transfers
The Book of Mormon and
Once. Read the
Playbill story.