Theatre to honour Spacey

House Of Cards star Kevin Spacey’s stint in charge of The Old Vic will be recognised at this year’s Olivier Awards.

The actor, who steps down from his position as the theatre’s artistic director in the autumn, will be given a special award at the ceremony on April 12. Spacey, a two-time Oscar winner, took over at the London theatre in 2004.

Caro Newling, president of the Society of London Theatre, said: “The Society of London Theatre is delighted to formally acknowledge Kevin Spacey’s outstanding contribution to The Old Vic”.

Among his work at the venue are The Philadelphia Story and Richard II.