By: Vanessa Thorpe
The musical about the ursine Londoner is a top contender at tonight’s Olivier awards


Vanessa Thorpe is the Arts and Media Editor at The Observer. With two decades of experience, she specializes in covering arts and media, including pop culture, fine art, and theater, through interviews, reviews, and commentaries. Her work has been featured in prominent outlets such as The Guardian, Yahoo Movies UK, and MSN, and she has been recognized for her contributions to culture with a nomination at the 2023 British Journalism Awards.
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