Dame Helen Mirren said the award should be shared with the Queen of England.
London:
Dame Helen Mirren was named Best Actress at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards for playing Queen Elizabeth II in the West End stage play The Audience.
The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who has won many awards for the portrayal of the Queen of England, said the award should be shared with Her Majesty, reported BBC online.
"I did feel very much that the response to the play was as much a response to that person, that extraordinary woman, as it was to my performance. But I should be very proud," Helen Mirren said.
Other honours were presented to actor Kevin Spacey for his work at London's Old Vic theatre, and to David Walliams for his performance as Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Homeland star Damian Lewis hosted the awards at London's Savoy Hotel. The award ceremony was attended by David Attenborough, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, London Mayor Boris Johnson, actor Hugh Grant and singer Tori Amos.
The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who has won many awards for the portrayal of the Queen of England, said the award should be shared with Her Majesty, reported BBC online.
"I did feel very much that the response to the play was as much a response to that person, that extraordinary woman, as it was to my performance. But I should be very proud," Helen Mirren said.
Other honours were presented to actor Kevin Spacey for his work at London's Old Vic theatre, and to David Walliams for his performance as Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Homeland star Damian Lewis hosted the awards at London's Savoy Hotel. The award ceremony was attended by David Attenborough, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, London Mayor Boris Johnson, actor Hugh Grant and singer Tori Amos.
