Olivier Awards 2011: David Thaxton wins Best Actor in a Musical

David Thaxton receives the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in the role of Giorgio in the Donmar Warehouse 2010 Revival of Stephen Sondheim's 'Passion'.

Disclaimer - this was broadcast on BBC Red Button and originally uploaded by ThisMilitaryMadness. For more clips from the 2010 Donmar Revival of Passion - also of the BBC Radio 3 interview where the cast performed three songs - please have a look at their account, and you can also find some on mine.

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• David Thaxton
• Olivier Awards
• Stephen Sondheim
• Passion
• Donmar Warehouse

[leeinsyd]

I am so happy he won. He so deserves it. His portrayal of Giorgio was gut-wrenching.

[poninejavert]

"Because without her, I'd find it difficult to put on pants in the morning."

Rewatches this about a billion times, and I still crack up at that. Bless you, David! :D

[itsjustafacade]

i saw him in passion and waited for him at stage door! he was soo lovely and as i was the only one there he talked to me for ages! a complete gent! glad he won!!

[lucyaliceee]

YES David! :D <3

[emmadilemmasings]

Yay David!

Can I just take a minute to point out how amazing Amanda Holden, who presented the award, is?

This is 6 weeks after her son died.

[musicgirl4ever1]

I actually cheered when I saw him win. Sadly I didn't see him in Passion but I did see him in Les Mis and he's just fantastic. In my eyes he also won best reaction. It was so sweet

[ArmitageMacfadyen]

I was delighted when Davis won and loved his speech - the pants comment was brill! Can't wait to see him in LND -and thank you so much for posting!

[SmileAndBeAVillain]

Thank you so much for putting this up!! David is absolutely phenomenal!