Olivier success for Iwan Rheon and Aneurin Barnard
Post categories: Awards,ÌýMusical theatre
| 09:24 UK time, Monday, 22 March 2010
Welsh actors Aneurin Barnard and Iwan Rheon both picked up prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards in a ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel last night for their respective roles in musical Spring Awakening.
Aneurin Barnard and Iwan Rheon with their Laurence Olivier Awards © Charlie Hopkinson
Barnard, who starred in the role of Melchior Gabor in the musical adaptation of German playwright Frank Wedekind's play, won the award for best actor in a musical or entertainment. He beat the likes of seasoned performers Rowan Atkinson, Bob Golding, Tony Sheldon and Alexander Hanson.
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Iwan Rheon, recognisable to fans of E4's hit show Misfits, won his Olivier Award in the category of best supporting performance in a musical or entertainment for his role of Moritz Stiefel. He triumphed over Sheila Hancock, Maureen Lipman and Kelly Price for the coveted gong.
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