"I think it’s a great signal by the jury to have chosen this production because it’s opening a discussion of how opera can be in the 21st century. I’m very surprised, but more than happy at this decision."Christof Loy, winner Best New Opera Production

"I think all awards are important to celebrate our theatre and what’s going on in the theatre... It’s thrilling as well that the audience have their say."Elaine Paige, speaking about the new Audience Award

"Obviously it is an extraordinary honour for me. But when you do a play you’re all together so it’s difficult to be separated out. It doesn’t make sense to me really."Mark Rylance, winner Best Actor

"Absolutely gobsmacked, speechless, I'm a bit amazed. I haven’t really given myself time to think about it." Ruth Wilson winner Best Actress in a Supporting Role

"It’s amazing. But it’s not just me, it’s everyone in the whole production, that is what awards are for and it’s brilliant."Mike Bartlett, winner Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre

"Being the first production I was involved in, for me it’s a great confidence boost. I really can’t believe I managed to do it." Tamara Rojo, winner Best New Dance Production

"It's so great that so many people have gotten involved and feel part of this, I think that’s what so great about the award itself." Michael McCabe, producer of Wicked, winner Audience Award

"It's very exciting. I just never thought I would get one of these so it's great."Rachel Weisz, winner Best Actress

"This is the big one in our world. It’s the biggest and the best looking statue as well." Mark Baldwin, Artistic Director Rambert Dance Company, winner Outstanding Achievement In Dance

"I think hosting something like this is one of those big grown up steps. You suddenly look at yourself and go, ok I must be grown up then, because in my head I'm still six years old" Anthony Head (2010 Laurence Olivier Awards host)

"It's amazing because it was one of the best experiences I’ve had in a long time really, it was just wonderful to do, it makes it all worth while"Stephen Mear, winner Best Theatre Choreographer for Hello, Dolly!

"I just feel London has been so good to us. I’m just awestruck and overwhelmed. It's been a great experience here for the past 17 weeks" Stephen Byrd, producer of Best Revival winner Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

"I was so enjoying the evening I’d forgot we were actually up to win! I’ve had three or four friends who have won the awards tonight so it’s wonderful"Tim Whitnall, playwright of Best Entertainment winner Morecambe

"It was just such a joy to make, such brilliant people to have in the room. To know that people enjoyed it as much as we did is just fantastic"Timothy Sheader, director of Best Musical Revival Hello, Dolly!

"I really didn’t predict this. I had words with my family saying “I’m going to have a couple of glasses of wine before it’s announced” because I didn’t expect to have to get up the stairs!"Aneurin Barnard, winner Best Actor in a Musical or Entertainment

"To be a 28-year-old woman and doing this, winning this award, is amazing! London has treated me well" Katori Hall, playwright of Best New Play winner The Mountaintop

"It was very affecting because the show passed so quickly and yet the show was so beautiful and I’m so proud of this acknowledgement of our achievement here. We always wanted to do this show in London"Steven Sater, lyricist of Best New Musical winner Spring Awakening

"It feels like it’s about the show and Lucy’s play and I think I’m really the cherry on the cake rather the cake. But I’m thrilled with the show and it’s really nice to win for a show that’s still running."Rupert Goold, winner Best Director