Director Robert Icke on the unexpected effect of staging the tragedy Oedipus: John Lithgow has an extreme reaction akin to audiences at Romola Garai’s The Years as he collects the best actor award: Layton Williams acknowledges the, er, unusual nature of his Titanique role: Director Eline Arbo explains why Annie Ernaux’s The Years is a book for the ages: Presenter Celia Imrie admires the shortlist for best supporting actor: And the winner of that award is Elliot Levey for Giant, who praises the playwright and director: Maimuna Memon, who won best supporting actress in a musical, reflects on her stop-start embrace with presenter Corbin Bleu: Worse for wear or bodyguards? Tom Burke gives two reasons why he and co-presenter Cate Blanchett are in dark shades: Mark Rosenblatt was among many to recognise the vital backstage role played by partners: Rufus Norris lists what he holds dear as he says goodbye to the National Theatre, after receiving a special award for his tenure:.
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