Elaine received this year’s Special Award at the Olivier Awards 2026. The star-studded ceremony, showcasing London’s world-leading theatre industry, took place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April. Elaine was presented her Special Award by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who also read out a special message from HM Queen Camilla.
Elaine said: “I am thrilled and profoundly honoured to receive this Special Award at the Olivier Awards with Cunard. To be recognised by my peers and by the theatre community that has been my home for so many years means more than I can say. Theatre has given me a lifetime of unforgettable roles and memories, and I feel deeply privileged to have shared those moments on stages in the West End, on Broadway and around the world.
“To stand alongside the remarkable artists who have received this honour before me is truly humbling. I accept this award with sincere gratitude and pride on behalf of everyone who continues to keep musical theatre alive and dazzling for future generations.”
