Mirren up against Piper in theatre award nominations

Dame Helen Mirren and Billie Piper will go head-to-head at this year’s Olivier Awards – while James McAvoy is in the running for Macbeth.

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, based on the hit murder mystery novel about a boy with Asperger’s syndrome, leads the way with eight nominations, including Best Actor, New Play, and Director.