158. Bonus episode: Behind-the-scenes at the Olivier Awards with Rachel Zegler, Elaine Paige, Rosamund Pike and the Paddington team

About this episode

The episode covers the highlights of the Olivier Awards, featuring interviews with winners and insights into the event.

It was a huge night at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday as the Olivier Awards took place – with seven awards going to the much-loved Paddington The Musical. Elsewhere there were wins for Rachel Zegler, Into the Woods, Rosamund Pike, Jack Holden, James Graham and more – all of whom you can now hear in action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Crompton, Alex Wood

Guests: Rachel Zegler, Elaine Paige, Rosamund Pike

Topics covered

• Olivier Awards
• theater
• musicals
• performing arts
• celebrity interviews

Keywords

• Olivier Awards
• Paddington The Musical
• Rachel Zegler
• Rosamund Pike
• theater awards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Paddington The Musical

Books & works: Into the Woods

Places: Royal Albert Hall

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