Following last night’s performance, the Sherlock actor addressed a group of fans at the stage door, asking them to spread his plea across social media in an attempt to prohibit recording of the play.
The musical’s director, Gurinder Chadha, plans to invite England’s women World Cup team to see the new stage musical based on the 2002 hit film.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Fun House also won big at the prestigious theatre awards show.