Paul Mescal

Normal People actor Paul Mescal used his acceptance speech to honour his mother, Dearbhla, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment.

To Suzie Miller for writing the most exquisite play I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I am so grateful and I have so many people to thank. Mum, Dad, I love you, and my Grandad is 82 today so happy birthday.” She will be taking the play to Broadway later this month. Oscar-nominated actor Mescal was up for best actor against host of stars including David Tennant for Good; Tom Hollander for Patriots; Rafe Spall for To Kill A Mockingbird; and Giles Terera for Blues For An Alabama Sky in the male category. The Kildare native, 27, was honoured with the award for Best Actor at the prestigious theatre awards for his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in the West End.

While Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer bagged best acting gongs, it was My Neighbour Totoro, a stage adaptation of the 1988 Studio Ghibli film, that won the most ...

Also speaking on the show's green carpet, actress and Labour activist Eddie Izzard added: "[The government] want us to have a very odd view of creative people... until they respect it - and in my humble opinion, I don't think they do." Mescal, who was also nominated for an Oscar this year, told Sky News: "It's one of the greatest honours in my life... It's just something that I will cherish the rest of my life." some people have felt courage enough to tell family members or friends what they experienced. While Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer bagged best acting gongs, it was My Neighbour Totoro, a stage adaptation of the 1988 Studio Ghibli film, that won the most awards - taking home six of the nine it was up for.

Paul Mescal has won the top acting award in British theatre for his debut performance in London's West End. Oscar-nominated Mescal took home the best actor ...

The ceremony will be broadcast on ITV1 from 10.15pm to 12.20am. I am so grateful and I have so many people to thank. During her acceptance speech, Comer said: “I’m so overwhelmed.

Paul Mescal hopes his Olivier Award for best actor helps keep his “unwell” mother's spirits high, as well as his father who is “looking ...

Teachers are really important and I owe so much to so many people who’ve supported me throughout my life.” He told PA: “I’m from Birmingham and I had a really supportive family. “As I said in the speech, he once called me his other son. “I think those people are really important in all of our lives. “But I would love to do more theatre. I am so so chuffed. “So that was something that kind of lingered with me. I don’t want to be far away for too long.” He said: “Theatre is where I learned how to be an actor. I feel like I hear people say it all the time, but it doesn’t feel real. My mum’s unwell at the moment, so hopefully it’ll give her a little bit of a lift and dad as well who is looking after. It’s where I started.

Paul Mescal hopes his Olivier Award for best actor helps keep his “unwell” mother's spirits high, as well as his father who is “looking ...

Teachers are really important and I owe so much to so many people who’ve supported me throughout my life.” He told PA: “I’m from Birmingham and I had a really supportive family. “As I said in the speech, he once called me his other son. “I think those people are really important in all of our lives. “But I would love to do more theatre. I am so so chuffed. “So that was something that kind of lingered with me. I don’t want to be far away for too long.” He said: “Theatre is where I learned how to be an actor. I feel like I hear people say it all the time, but it doesn’t feel real. My mum’s unwell at the moment, so hopefully it’ll give her a little bit of a lift and dad as well who is looking after. It’s where I started.

Screen stars Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer have won prizes at London's Olivier Awards for their first-ever West End stage roles.

Liverpool-born Comer, 30, won the best actress in a play award for the one-person show “Prima Facie,” which she is taking to Broadway later this month. “My Neighbor Totoro” was named best entertainment or comedy play at the Oliviers, the U.K. Anjana Vasan won the best supporting actress award for playing Stella in Tennessee Williams’ scorching drama, which was named best revival.

Screen stars Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer have won prizes at London's Olivier Awards for their first-ever West End stage roles.

Liverpool-born Comer, 30, won the best actress in a play award for the one-person show “Prima Facie,” which she is taking to Broadway later this month. “My Neighbor Totoro” was named best entertainment or comedy play at the Oliviers, the U.K. Anjana Vasan won the best supporting actress award for playing Stella in Tennessee Williams’ scorching drama, which was named best revival.

Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer win the main acting prizes while My Neighbour Totoro wins six awards.

- Best supporting actress in a musical - Beverley Knight, for Sylvia - Best actress in a musical - Katie Brayben, for Tammy Faye - Best actor in a musical - Arthur Darvill, for Oklahoma! The next year they banned the women's Social and Political Union. "I think creative death for me would be for people to predict what I'm doing next," he added. The show was hosted by Ted Lasso star and three-time Oliviers nominee Hannah Waddingham, who is also going to co-host this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

During his acceptance speech, 27-year-old Mescal thanked his mother, who is receiving treatment for cancer, adding: 'I hope you get better.'

I am so grateful and I have so many people to thank. During her acceptance speech, Comer said: “I’m so overwhelmed. The Almeida Theatre production also picked up the prestigious award for best revival and Anjana Vasan won best actress in a supporting role for her turn as Stella in the play directed by Olivier winner Rebecca Frecknall.

Paul Mescal, Jodie Comer and the Royal Shakespeare Company's 'My Neighbor Totoro' were the big winners at the Olivier Awards.

The star-studded ceremony featured performances from all the best new musical nominees and from “Oklahoma!” and “Sister Act,” both nominated for best musical revival. [Jodie Comer](https://variety.com/t/jodie-comer/) won best actress for her performance in solo drama “Prima Facie,” which also won the best new play award. Will Keen won best supporting actor for his performance in “Patriots” and “Tammy Faye” garnered two acting awards – Katie Brayben for best actress in a musical and Zubin Varla for best actor in a supporting role in a musical.

Paul Mescal won for his role as Stanley Kowalski in the new stage adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire. Photo: PA BY ELLIE IORIZZO…

The ceremony will be broadcast on ITV1 from 10.15pm to 12.20am. Oscar-nominated Mescal took home the best actor prize at the Olivier Awards for his role as Stanley Kowalski in the new stage adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire. Paul Mescal won for his role as Stanley Kowalski in the new stage adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire.

The Kildare native took home the Best Actor award for his performance as Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire.

(Via instagram/@nellmescal) The award ceremony, held on Sunday at the Royal Albert Hall, also saw Oscar-nominated Mescal take home best actor for his role as Stanley Kowalski in the new stage adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire. The Kildare native took home the Best Actor award for his performance as Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire.

The prestigious awards celebrate the best in London theatre, with Mescal awarded for his role in A Streetcar Named Desire.

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Jodie Comer was awarded Best Actress for her starring role in Suzie Miller's one-woman play Prima Facie.

In March, Mescal was among the Best Actor nominees at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles for his performance in the coming-of-age drama Aftersun. Mescal's co-star Anjana Vasan won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and the production was also honoured with the Best Revival award. [Paul Mescal](https://www.hotpress.com/paul-mescal) has won Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in the Rebecca Fracknall's London production of [Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire](https://www.hotpress.com/film-tv/paul-mescal-to-reprise-role-of-stanley-in-a-streetcar-named-desire-in-london-22948006).

The 27-year-old picked up the prize for Best Actor for his role as Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire.

My mum’s unwell at the moment, so hopefully it’ll give her a little bit of a lift and dad as well who is looking after her. In one image posted to Instagram by Nell, we see the Normal People star looking very stylish as he waits in line at McDonald’s with his award. After securing the gong at the Olivier Awards, which was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the actor celebrated in style with his sister and musician, Nell Mescal.

Kildare actor's star continues to rise as he adds a prestigious Olivier Award to his growing list of accolades after ceremony at London's Royal Albert Hall ...

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For the Olivier Awards 2023, Paul Mescal wore a black single-breasted tuxedo, white evening shirt and an oversized black bowtie, all from Gucci.

At the [BAFTAs](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/austin-butler-baftas-alexander-mcqueen-suit-2023) it was a spangled platinum, white gold and diamond brooch from Cartier's archive (all the way back from, 1939 - an old boy!), which allowed for some added wattage. His bow tie wasn't your traditional knot-up; it was a floppy Lavallière-style tie, popularised in 1980s France (and by the late, great Karl Lagerfeld). [Crocs](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/grammys-2022-crocs-trend), skirts and metallics, Mescal can take traditional suits and make it feel a bit… It's proof that traditional tailoring can be just as impactful as a pair of sparkly Crocs. [Paul Mescal](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/paul-mescal-interview-2022) is more about keeping things simple. At the Oscars, every last detail was right on the money: the Cartier Juste un Clou hoop earring offset the overcall classic vibe, while a diamond floral brooch (also Cartier) complimented the red corsage.

The Normal People star scooped up the Best Actor gong for his performance in the new production of A Streetcar Named Desire in London.

The Normal People star scooped up the Best Actor gong for his performance as Stanley Kowalski in the new production of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire in London. The Normal People star scooped up the Best Actor gong for his performance in the new production of A Streetcar Named Desire in London. Paul Mescal celebrates Olivier Award win with humble McDonald's meal