Helen Mirren and 'Curious Incident' reign at Olivier Awards

Play about boy with Asperger's dominates, but Mirren tribute to Queen gets night's biggest cheers

British actress Helen Mirren poses with her award for best actress during the Lawrence Olivier Awards for theatre at the Royal Opera House in London on April 28, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL(P
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WEST END hit The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time dominated the Olivier Awards last night by winning seven trophies. But Helen Mirren earned the biggest cheer when she praised the Queen's "consistent and committed performance" after being named Best Actress for her portrayal of the British monarch in The Audience.

"It does not mean that I was the best," said Dame Helen, who picked up her first Olivier award at last night's ceremony at the Royal Opera House in London. "There are so many incredible performances out there including many that weren't even nominated. It's a reflection of the kind of respect that the Queen is held in."

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