Soller in the play that won him his award, and the spotlight in which to speak. (Image by Simon Annand)

Kyle Soller, accepting an Olivier Award for his performance in the gay-themed play The Inheritance, gave a moving speech about those who came before and those who were lost to the AIDS epidemic — referencing Brunei's barbaric new anti-gay law in the process. Watch:

Kyle Soller’s #OlivierAwards acceptance speech for @inheritanceplay:

“To the people that died during the AIDS epidemic, to those that were lost, to those who continue the fight in a world where you can still be stoned to death for loving who you love - thank you.” pic.twitter.com/mXFybniraz

— William J Connolly (@WJConnolly) April 7, 2019

Full list of winners from the event.