Lesley Manville News

The Olivier prize for Best Actress 2014 was awarded to first-time winner Lesley Manville for her part in Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts - a production nominated for five awards itself.

This weekend, Elle Fanning stopped by Disneyland for the Disney Social Media Moms Conference to share some footage from MALEFICENT. Since she plays the iconic character of Aurora, she took photos in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle. Check them out below!

Lesley Manville wrapped up a year of critical acclaim with her Best Actress win for her role in Ghosts at the Almeida. The production also secured Best Revival and Best Supporting Actor in a Play.

The Almeida's production of Ghosts was one of the evening's big winners. Jack Lowden won Best Supporting Actor, and was praised highly by co-star Lesley Manville, who won Best Actress.

Hayley Atwell talks to the cameras at the 2014 Oliviers. She was nominated for Best Actress for her role in The Pride, but lost out to Lesley Manville in the multi-award-winning Ghosts.

The winners of the 38th Olivier Awards with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK theatrical calendar, were announced tonight (Sunday 13 April 2014) in front of a packed audience at a glamorous ceremony at London's Royal Opera House hosted by Stephen Mangan and Gemma Arterton.

It's the biggest night in the West End theatre calendar - the great and the good are gathered in Covent Garden to celebrate the best stage work of the last year. Stick with us throughout the night for all the winners, as well as gossip from the Party in the Piazza, and a running commentary on the TV highlights show!

The Olivier Awards 2014 are presented this evening - keep an eye on this page, updating live, for the results. Established in 1976, the Laurence Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London's theatre and are Britain's most prestigious stage honours.

The WEST END THEATRE SERIES is delighted to announce its third title; Richard Eyre's five-star, multi award-winning revival production of Ibsen's Ghosts. The Almeida Theatre production will be screened in over 200 cinemas across the UK and Ireland for one night only, Thursday 26 June '14 (www.westendtheatreseries.com).

Nominees are Ghosts (Almeida/Trafalgar Studios), Othello (National Theatre), Private Lives (Gielgud Theatre) and The Amen Corner (National Theatre).

Nominees are Judi Dench (Peter and Alice, Noel Coward Theatre), Anna Chancellor (Private Live, Gielgud Theatre), Lesley Manville (Ghosts, Almeida/Trafalgar Studios) and Hayley Atwell (The Pride, Trafalgar Studios)

Disney has shared a dark new TV spot for MALEFICENT. Starring Angelina Jolie as the title character, the film hits theaters on May 30, 2014. Watch below!

Jerry Mitchell's production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, opened at the Savoy Theatre 2 April 2014. It stars Robert Lindsay, Rufus Hound, Katherine Kingsley, and Samantha Bond. Check below for photos from the press night!

Walt Disney Pictures will air an all-new TV spot for MALEFICENT during the Kids' Choice Awards on Nickelodeon on Saturday, March 29. Get a first look below!

The Olivier Awards with MasterCard – the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar – has revealed further details of the 2014 awards ceremony to be held on Sunday 13 April at the Royal Opera House and broadcast from 22:15 that evening on ITV in a full highlights package.

A new Japanese trailer for Disney's "Maleficent," takes a look at the back story of Angelina Jolie's title character and showcases the relationship between her and the young Aurora, played by Elle Fanning.

A new trailer for Disney's MALEFICENT, starring Angelina Jolie. The trailer features new clips and voiceovers from the highly anticipated film, opening in theaters on May 30, 2014.

Walt Disney Studios has released an all-new trailer for MALEFICENT, starring Angelina Jolie in the title role. The film will hit theaters on May 30, 2014.

The nominations for The Olivier Awards 2014 with MasterCard - the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar - were announced today (Monday, March 10) by Nigel Harman and Leigh Zimmerman with the full list of nominations available below and online at www.olivierawards.com.

Angelina Jolie, in her role of evil queen MALEFICENT, will grace the cover of the upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly.