West End's touch of Hollywood takes prizes

West End musicals Billy Elliot and Guys and Dolls were among a number of West End musicals that won awards at the Theatregoers' Choice awards yesterday.

Billy Elliot was awarded the prize for best new musical, with Guys and Dolls taking the gong for best musical revival.

Best actress and actor were given to Ewan McGregor (Moulin Rouge!, Little Voice, Velvet Goldmine) and Jane Krakowski (Alfie, Ally McBeal) for their roles in Guys and Dolls.

West End musical Mary Poppins took an award for best set designer, which was won by Bob Crowley.

Trevor Nunn's direction of Shakespeare's Richard II was also praised and scooped the accolade for best Shakespearian production, with Kevin Spacey (The Shipping News, K-PAX) taking the award for his lead role.

The next ceremony will be the much coveted Laurence Olivier awards, where a number of West End musicals will be vying for the top gongs.

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