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Olivier Awards sets 2025 date and venue

Olivier Awards sets 2025 date and venue

Watch our Olivier Awards 2024 highlights with Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Andrew Scott and more

Watch our Olivier Awards 2024 highlights with Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Andrew Scott and more

The Olivier Awards were a reminder of UK theatre’s great power – but also of how much is in peril

The Olivier Awards were a reminder of UK theatre’s great power – but also of how much is in peril

Winners announced for 2024 Olivier Awards including Sunset Boulevard, Sarah Snook and Operation Mincemeat

Winners announced for 2024 Olivier Awards including Sunset Boulevard, Sarah Snook and Operation Mincemeat

Olivier Awards 2024 winners live – as they’re announced

Olivier Awards 2024 winners live – as they’re announced

Live updates from this year’s Olivier Awards

Live updates from this year’s Olivier Awards

Olivier Awards 2024: everything you need to know

Olivier Awards 2024: everything you need to know

Olivier Awards announces 2024 performance line-up and broadcast details

Olivier Awards announces 2024 performance line-up and broadcast details

Watch our Olivier Awards 2024 winner predictions

Watch our Olivier Awards 2024 winner predictions

Olivier Awards 2024 – predicting the winners

Olivier Awards 2024 – predicting the winners

Sarah Crompton on the 2024 Olivier Awards nominations: Rising and established talent side by side

Sarah Crompton on the 2024 Olivier Awards nominations: Rising and established talent side by side

Olivier Awards nominations: shocks, surprises and thrills from today’s news

Olivier Awards nominations: shocks, surprises and thrills from today’s news

Olivier Awards 2024 nominations – in full

Olivier Awards 2024 nominations – in full

Olivier Awards – predictions for next week’s nominations

Olivier Awards – predictions for next week’s nominations

Olivier Awards set 2024 dates and venue

Olivier Awards set 2024 dates and venue

Understudies are the biggest stars at this year's West End Live

Understudies are the biggest stars at this year's West End Live

Clare Higgins and Lia Williams join <em>John Gabriel Borkman</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Clare Higgins and Lia Williams join John Gabriel Borkman at the Bridge Theatre

<em>The Bodyguard</em> to embark on new tour

The Bodyguard to embark on new tour

Trailer released for <em>Legally Blonde</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Trailer released for Legally Blonde at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

<em>Legally Blonde</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre – first look photos

Legally Blonde at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre – first look photos

Full casting announced for <em>Girl from the North Country</em> tour

Full casting announced for Girl from the North Country tour

<em>Life of Pi</em> extends West End run

Life of Pi extends West End run

<em>Legally Blonde</em> revival – first look rehearsal photos released

Legally Blonde revival – first look rehearsal photos released

Understudy Payal Mistry becomes first female to lead <em>Life of Pi</em>

Understudy Payal Mistry becomes first female to lead Life of Pi

Cast portraits for <em>Legally Blonde</em>'s open-air revival released

Cast portraits for Legally Blonde's open-air revival released

Watch our highlights from the Olivier Awards 2022 green carpet

Watch our highlights from the Olivier Awards 2022 green carpet

Sarah Crompton's verdict on the Oliviers: 'Awards ceremonies are curious things'

Sarah Crompton's verdict on the Oliviers: 'Awards ceremonies are curious things'

Eddie Redmayne: <em>Cabaret</em> on Broadway? Never say never…

Eddie Redmayne: Cabaret on Broadway? Never say never…

Watch Olivier Awards numbers and interviews from <em>Cabaret</em>, <em>Frozen</em>, <em>Back to the Future</em> and more

Watch Olivier Awards numbers and interviews from Cabaret, Frozen, Back to the Future and more

Eddie Redmayne, Jessie Buckley and more win Olivier Awards as full winners revealed

Eddie Redmayne, Jessie Buckley and more win Olivier Awards as full winners revealed

In photos: Stars prepare for the Olivier Awards

In photos: Stars prepare for the Olivier Awards

Follow along with the 2022 Olivier Awards

Follow along with the 2022 Olivier Awards

Olivier Awards presenters and performers announced

Olivier Awards presenters and performers announced

Special Recognition Olivier Award recipients revealed

Special Recognition Olivier Award recipients revealed

<em>Moulin Rouge!</em> extends booking into autumn 2022

Moulin Rouge! extends booking into autumn 2022

Watch the Olivier Awards 2022 nominations announcement

Watch the Olivier Awards 2022 nominations announcement

<em>My Fair Lady</em> to embark on tour after West End run

My Fair Lady to embark on tour after West End run

Jason Manford to host Olivier Awards with further details announced

Jason Manford to host Olivier Awards with further details announced

<em>Wicked</em> releases first look at new cast including Lucie Jones as Elphaba

Wicked releases first look at new cast including Lucie Jones as Elphaba

<em>Wicked</em> movie launches casting search for Nessarose

Wicked movie launches casting search for Nessarose

Julian Bird to step down as chief executive of SOLT and UK Theatre

Julian Bird to step down as chief executive of SOLT and UK Theatre

<em>Girl from the North Country</em> to tour the UK and Ireland

Girl from the North Country to tour the UK and Ireland

Olivier Awards sets 2022 date and venue

Olivier Awards sets 2022 date and venue

<em>Wicked</em> announces new West End cast members including Lucie Jones as Elphaba

Wicked announces new West End cast members including Lucie Jones as Elphaba

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> in the West End – behind-the-scenes photos

Dear Evan Hansen in the West End – behind-the-scenes photos

Tim Minchin: <em>Groundhog Day</em> is coming back to London

Tim Minchin: Groundhog Day is coming back to London

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> West End cast performs "You Will Be Found" on first day of rehearsals

Dear Evan Hansen West End cast performs "You Will Be Found" on first day of rehearsals

Cast for <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>'s West End return revealed

Cast for Dear Evan Hansen's West End return revealed

Mark Rylance: 'I will be bringing Rooster back to life in <em>Jerusalem</em> very soon'

Mark Rylance: 'I will be bringing Rooster back to life in Jerusalem very soon'

<em>The Book of Mormon</em> announces West End and tour return dates

The Book of Mormon announces West End and tour return dates

Director Jon M Chu gives update on <em>Wicked</em> movie: 'The spectacle? That's the easy part'

Director Jon M Chu gives update on Wicked movie: 'The spectacle? That's the easy part'

<em>Spring Awakening</em> film adaptation: everything you need to know

Spring Awakening film adaptation: everything you need to know

<em>Wicked</em> announces West End return date

Wicked announces West End return date

Watch show clips from <em>Wicked</em>'s 2021 South Korean revival

Watch show clips from Wicked's 2021 South Korean revival

<em>Sunday in the Park with George</em> not set to run in 2021, producers confirm

Sunday in the Park with George not set to run in 2021, producers confirm

<em>Hairspray the Musical</em> announces new West End dates with plans for run with social distancing

Hairspray the Musical announces new West End dates with plans for run with social distancing

<em>In the Heights</em> movie brings UK and Ireland release date forwards by a month

In the Heights movie brings UK and Ireland release date forwards by a month

<em>In the Heights</em> 2021 musical film: everything you need to know

In the Heights 2021 musical film: everything you need to know

<em>Wicked</em> film's new director Jon M Chu: 'So who wants to be Elphaba and Glinda?'

Wicked film's new director Jon M Chu: 'So who wants to be Elphaba and Glinda?'

<em>Kinky Boots</em> to be streamed worldwide on YouTube this weekend

Kinky Boots to be streamed worldwide on YouTube this weekend

<em>In the Heights</em> won't be available online and in UK cinemas simultaneously, Warner Brothers confirms

In the Heights won't be available online and in UK cinemas simultaneously, Warner Brothers confirms

Photos: Olivier Award winners celebrate with their statuettes

Photos: Olivier Award winners celebrate with their statuettes

Olivier Awards 2020 winners: <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>, Sharon D Clarke, Andrew Scott, <em>Emilia</em> and more

Olivier Awards 2020 winners: Dear Evan Hansen, Sharon D Clarke, Andrew Scott, Emilia and more

Watch the Olivier Award 2020 winners being revealed live – follow our text commentary here

Watch the Olivier Award 2020 winners being revealed live – follow our text commentary here

Olivier Awards 2020: Everything you need to know about this year's ceremony

Olivier Awards 2020: Everything you need to know about this year's ceremony

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

<em>& Juliet</em>'s Miriam-Teak Lee and <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>'s Sam Tutty to perform at the Olivier Awards

& Juliet's Miriam-Teak Lee and Dear Evan Hansen's Sam Tutty to perform at the Olivier Awards

Ian McKellen and Don Black to be recognised at this year's Olivier Awards

Ian McKellen and Don Black to be recognised at this year's Olivier Awards

10 Olivier Award-winning musicals to watch now on BroadwayHD

10 Olivier Award-winning musicals to watch now on BroadwayHD

Tony Awards 2020: UK shows to watch out for at this year's event

Tony Awards 2020: UK shows to watch out for at this year's event

Watch the first <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> film trailer

Watch the first Everybody's Talking About Jamie film trailer

Tony Awards nominees to be revealed next week

Tony Awards nominees to be revealed next week

Olivier Awards winners to be revealed on 25 October

Olivier Awards winners to be revealed on 25 October

Watch the West End<em> Hairspray</em> cast appear live on <em>Britain's Got Talent</em>

Watch the West End Hairspray cast appear live on Britain's Got Talent

West End <em>Hairspray</em> cast to appear on stage on <em>Britain's Got Talent</em>

West End Hairspray cast to appear on stage on Britain's Got Talent

Ashley Shaw: Matthew Bourne is such a wonderful person to collaborate with

Ashley Shaw: Matthew Bourne is such a wonderful person to collaborate with

2020 Tony Awards to be presented digitally, it has been confirmed

2020 Tony Awards to be presented digitally, it has been confirmed

<em>Wicked</em> extends West End run to late 2021

Wicked extends West End run to late 2021

<em>Hairspray</em> musical at the London Coliseum with Michael Ball delayed again to 2021

Hairspray musical at the London Coliseum with Michael Ball delayed again to 2021

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> musical movie delays release to January 2021

Everybody's Talking About Jamie musical movie delays release to January 2021

Watch the National Theatre's <em>This House</em> right here for free

Watch the National Theatre's This House right here for free

First images of Richard E Grant in <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> musical film released

First images of Richard E Grant in Everybody's Talking About Jamie musical film released

<em>Sunday in the Park</em> with Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford in the West End postponed until 2021

Sunday in the Park with Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford in the West End postponed until 2021

Mark Rylance to star in <em>Jerusalem</em> revival in 2021

Mark Rylance to star in Jerusalem revival in 2021

Jez Butterworth's <em>Jerusalem</em> to return in 2021

Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem to return in 2021

<em>In The Heights</em> movie moves release date to June 2021

In The Heights movie moves release date to June 2021

Try our 2020 Olivier Awards playlist

Try our 2020 Olivier Awards playlist

Quiz: Can you work out these theatre anagrams?

Quiz: Can you work out these theatre anagrams?

<em>Hairspray</em> in the West End with Michael Ball to reschedule run to autumn 2020

Hairspray in the West End with Michael Ball to reschedule run to autumn 2020

Olivier Awards winners likely to be announced this autumn, with new special broadcast announced

Olivier Awards winners likely to be announced this autumn, with new special broadcast announced

Watch the Olivier Awards nominees being announced by Gavin Creel and Alexia McIntosh

Watch the Olivier Awards nominees being announced by Gavin Creel and Alexia McIntosh

Watch Marisha Wallace sing "I Know Where I've Been" from <em>Hairspray</em> at musical's West End launch

Watch Marisha Wallace sing "I Know Where I've Been" from Hairspray at musical's West End launch

Olivier Awards 2020 Special Recognition Award recipients announced

Olivier Awards 2020 Special Recognition Award recipients announced

Director Terry Hands dies aged 79

Director Terry Hands dies aged 79

Paul Merton to make West End musical debut in <em>Hairspray</em> with full casting announced

Paul Merton to make West End musical debut in Hairspray with full casting announced

Jason Manford to return to host the Olivier Awards

Jason Manford to return to host the Olivier Awards

<em>Kinky Boots</em> cinema screening: exclusive first look at Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly singing "Not My Father's Son"

Kinky Boots cinema screening: exclusive first look at Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly singing "Not My Father's Son"

Top theatre videos of 2019

Top theatre videos of 2019

<em>Girl from the North Country</em> in the West End: opening night at the Gielgud Theatre

Girl from the North Country in the West End: opening night at the Gielgud Theatre

<em>Girl from the North Country</em> celebrates West End opening with Adrian Lester, Lolita Chakrabarti and other guests

Girl from the North Country celebrates West End opening with Adrian Lester, Lolita Chakrabarti and other guests

Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of <em>In The Heights</em> celebrate the film's launch

Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In The Heights celebrate the film's launch

First <em>In the Heights</em> movie full length trailer released

First In the Heights movie full length trailer released

<em>City of Angels</em> West End musical to include Nicola Roberts with Rebecca Trehearn, Rosalie Craig and Vanessa Williams

City of Angels West End musical to include Nicola Roberts with Rebecca Trehearn, Rosalie Craig and Vanessa Williams

<em>Wicked</em> extends in the West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Wicked extends in the West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

<em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> UK and Ireland tour announces new venues

The Phantom of the Opera UK and Ireland tour announces new venues

10 opera and ballet shows to catch this Christmas

10 opera and ballet shows to catch this Christmas

<em>City of Angels</em> musical to run in the West End with Rosalie Craig, Hadley Fraser, Rebecca Trehearn and Vanessa Williams

City of Angels musical to run in the West End with Rosalie Craig, Hadley Fraser, Rebecca Trehearn and Vanessa Williams

<em>Kinky Boots</em> to be screened in cinemas in 2020

Kinky Boots to be screened in cinemas in 2020

New <em>The Bodyguard</em> tour cast joining Alexandra Burke announced

New The Bodyguard tour cast joining Alexandra Burke announced

"The Half" at <em>Come From Away</em> in the West End: have an exclusive backstage look before the magic starts

"The Half" at Come From Away in the West End: have an exclusive backstage look before the magic starts

<em>Wicked</em> celebrates 10 million visitors in the West End

Wicked celebrates 10 million visitors in the West End

Ricardo Afonso, Lesli Margherita and Emma Williams to star in <em>Zorro</em> musical London concert

Ricardo Afonso, Lesli Margherita and Emma Williams to star in Zorro musical London concert

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> release date and first look released

Everybody's Talking About Jamie release date and first look released

<em>Phantom</em> open auditions at Mountview attract hundreds: photos

Phantom open auditions at Mountview attract hundreds: photos

<em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End full adult casting announced

Mary Poppins in the West End full adult casting announced

Five fresh reasons to see <em>Barber Shop Chronicles</em> at the Roundhouse

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Five fresh reasons to see Barber Shop Chronicles at the Roundhouse

Ten of the best moments of <em>Come From Away</em> so far

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Ten of the best moments of Come From Away so far

<em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> to hold open auditions for UK and Ireland tour

The Phantom of the Opera to hold open auditions for UK and Ireland tour

Richard E Grant, Sarah Lancashire, Shobna Gulati and more cast in <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> film

Richard E Grant, Sarah Lancashire, Shobna Gulati and more cast in Everybody's Talking About Jamie film

Five thrilling reasons to see BalletBoyz's <em>Them/Us</em> at the Vaudeville Theatre

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<em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine</em>'s Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco and Daphne Rubin-Vega join <em>In The Heights</em> film

Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco and Daphne Rubin-Vega join In The Heights film

Lin-Manuel Miranda announces cast for <em>In The Heights</em> film

Lin-Manuel Miranda announces cast for In The Heights film

Patti LuPone, Sharon D Clarke and more react to Olivier Awards wins

Patti LuPone, Sharon D Clarke and more react to Olivier Awards wins

Olivier Awards 2019 winners photos: Patti LuPone, Sharon D Clarke and Patsy Ferran and more

Olivier Awards 2019 winners photos: Patti LuPone, Sharon D Clarke and Patsy Ferran and more

Olivier Awards 2019: the best photos of the night

Olivier Awards 2019: the best photos of the night

Olivier Awards 2019: the winners show British theatre's risk-taking instincts and gift for reimagining classics

Olivier Awards 2019: the winners show British theatre's risk-taking instincts and gift for reimagining classics

Olivier Award winners 2019 full list

Olivier Award winners 2019 full list

Olivier Awards 2019: Red carpet photos including Tom Hiddleston, Gillian Anderson and more

Olivier Awards 2019: Red carpet photos including Tom Hiddleston, Gillian Anderson and more

Olivier Awards 2019: how to watch, dates, times, broadcast – everything you need to know

Olivier Awards 2019: how to watch, dates, times, broadcast – everything you need to know

Duchess of Cornwall, Tom Hiddleston and more confirmed for 2019 Olivier Awards

Duchess of Cornwall, Tom Hiddleston and more confirmed for 2019 Olivier Awards

Patti LuPone and <em>Six</em> among nominees at Olivier Awards 2019 celebration

Patti LuPone and Six among nominees at Olivier Awards 2019 celebration

Olivier Awards 2019: the nominations in full

Olivier Awards 2019: the nominations in full

Olivier Awards 2019: watch the nominations live now

Olivier Awards 2019: watch the nominations live now

Jason Manford to host the 2019 Olivier Awards

Jason Manford to host the 2019 Olivier Awards

Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> to return for UK tour

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes to return for UK tour

Top theatre photos of 2018

Top theatre photos of 2018

<em>Kinky Boots</em> West End production to be filmed with Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly returning

Kinky Boots West End production to be filmed with Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly returning

<em>Kinky Boots</em>' Oliver Tompsett performs "Soul of a Man"

Kinky Boots' Oliver Tompsett performs "Soul of a Man"

<em>Follies</em> National Theatre return additional casting announced

Follies National Theatre return additional casting announced

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> music to be released as an album

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child music to be released as an album

Can you name the Olivier Best New Musicals by year?

Can you name the Olivier Best New Musicals by year?

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> announces new West End tickets

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announces new West End tickets

Original <em>Hamilton</em> Broadway recording to be bought by Netflix?

Original Hamilton Broadway recording to be bought by Netflix?

Gillian Lynne: a life in pictures

Gillian Lynne: a life in pictures

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> to open in San Francisco in 2019

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to open in San Francisco in 2019

Nine shows you won't believe lost out on a Best Musical Tony

Nine shows you won't believe lost out on a Best Musical Tony

James Graham's <em>Ink</em> announces Broadway transfer

James Graham's Ink announces Broadway transfer

Shobna Gulati joins cast of <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em>

Shobna Gulati joins cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Olivier Awards rename Best Director honour after late Peter Hall

Olivier Awards rename Best Director honour after late Peter Hall

Watch Olivier Awards red carpet and press room highlights

Watch Olivier Awards red carpet and press room highlights

Olivier Award 2018 winner photos: Bryan Cranston, Sheila Atim and Laura Donnelly

Olivier Award 2018 winner photos: Bryan Cranston, Sheila Atim and Laura Donnelly

Is it time to change theatre award ceremonies?

Is it time to change theatre award ceremonies?

Olivier Awards 2018: <em>Hamilton</em> and Bryan Cranston among winners

Olivier Awards 2018: Hamilton and Bryan Cranston among winners

Olivier Awards 2018 arrivals including Patti LuPone, Michael Sheen and Cuba Gooding Jr on the red carpet

Olivier Awards 2018 arrivals including Patti LuPone, Michael Sheen and Cuba Gooding Jr on the red carpet

Test your theatre knowledge: The Olivier Awards

Test your theatre knowledge: The Olivier Awards

Chita Rivera, the Olivier Awards and Jamie Parker make our pics of the week

Chita Rivera, the Olivier Awards and Jamie Parker make our pics of the week

Oliver Awards to honour David Lan for his work at the Young Vic

Oliver Awards to honour David Lan for his work at the Young Vic

SOLT releases guidelines to help avoid sexual harassment and bullying in theatre workplaces

SOLT releases guidelines to help avoid sexual harassment and bullying in theatre workplaces

New American musicals struggle at the Olivier Awards, will <em>Hamilton</em> buck the trend?

New American musicals struggle at the Olivier Awards, will Hamilton buck the trend?

Everything you need to know about this year's Olivier Awards

Everything you need to know about this year's Olivier Awards

Chita Rivera to perform at the 2018 Olivier Awards as performance details announced

Chita Rivera to perform at the 2018 Olivier Awards as performance details announced

<em>Hamilton</em>'s Giles Terera, Rachel John and more on their Olivier Award nominations

Hamilton's Giles Terera, Rachel John and more on their Olivier Award nominations

Olivier Award nominees announced 2018: full list

Olivier Award nominees announced 2018: full list

Olivier Awards nominations announcement: Watch Elaine Paige and Alexandra Burke

Olivier Awards nominations announcement: Watch Elaine Paige and Alexandra Burke

Catherine Tate to host 2018 Olivier Awards

Catherine Tate to host 2018 Olivier Awards

Exclusive: John Dagleish and George Maguire to reunite for concert

Exclusive: John Dagleish and George Maguire to reunite for concert

How do we improve arts education?

How do we improve arts education?

Olivier Awards guests choose their own special award winners

Olivier Awards guests choose their own special award winners

Matthew Bourne: 'Anyone who thinks dance isn't theatre is crazy'

Matthew Bourne: 'Anyone who thinks dance isn't theatre is crazy'

Vicky Featherstone: 'Women are finally in charge of the narrative'

Vicky Featherstone: 'Women are finally in charge of the narrative'

Did <em>Harry Potter</em> win a few too many Olivier Awards?

Did Harry Potter win a few too many Olivier Awards?

Amber Riley, Tim Minchin, <em>Harry Potter</em> and more pick up their Olivier Awards

Amber Riley, Tim Minchin, Harry Potter and more pick up their Olivier Awards

Watch: Amber Riley, Billie Piper and more react to their Olivier Awards wins

Watch: Amber Riley, Billie Piper and more react to their Olivier Awards wins

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> casts winning spell on Olivier Awards

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child casts winning spell on Olivier Awards

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sheridan Smith and more walk the Olivier Awards red carpet

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sheridan Smith and more walk the Olivier Awards red carpet

Test your theatre knowledge: Olivier Awards 2017

Test your theatre knowledge: Olivier Awards 2017

Olivier Awards bingo!

Olivier Awards bingo!

Full list of presenters for this year's Olivier Awards announced

Full list of presenters for this year's Olivier Awards announced

Why we should be comparing Kenneth Branagh to Laurence Olivier

Why we should be comparing Kenneth Branagh to Laurence Olivier

Everything you need to know about this year's Olivier Awards

Everything you need to know about this year's Olivier Awards

Performers at this year's Olivier Awards announced

Performers at this year's Olivier Awards announced

Oliviers to recognise unsung heroes of theatre

Oliviers to recognise unsung heroes of theatre

Billie Piper, Ruth Wilson and more attend Olivier Awards nominees event

Billie Piper, Ruth Wilson and more attend Olivier Awards nominees event

Jason Manford to host this year's Olivier Awards

Jason Manford to host this year's Olivier Awards

This year's Olivier Award winners are very hard to call

This year's Olivier Award winners are very hard to call

Full list of Olivier Award nominees announced

Full list of Olivier Award nominees announced

Watch: Olivier Award nominations announcement

Watch: Olivier Award nominations announcement

Kenneth Branagh announced as Special Award winner at the Olivier Awards

Kenneth Branagh announced as Special Award winner at the Olivier Awards

Meet the new Christopher Boone

Meet the new Christopher Boone

The International Opera Awards – opera's big night

The International Opera Awards – opera's big night

Dates and venues announced for new <em>Curious Incident</em> tour

Dates and venues announced for new Curious Incident tour

In pictures: Olivier Awards Red Carpet

In pictures: Olivier Awards Red Carpet

Judi Dench: 'I have no plans to slow down'

Judi Dench: 'I have no plans to slow down'

Denise Gough: Award ceremonies must start reflecting diversity

Denise Gough: Award ceremonies must start reflecting diversity

In photos: Olivier Award winners

In photos: Olivier Award winners

Matt Trueman: Olivier Awards: A good night for women but a bad night for diversity

Matt Trueman: Olivier Awards: A good night for women but a bad night for diversity

Full list of 2016 Olivier Award winners

Full list of 2016 Olivier Award winners

Test your theatre knowledge: The Olivier Awards

Test your theatre knowledge: The Olivier Awards

Olivier Awards in numbers

Olivier Awards in numbers

Full details of Olivier Awards ceremony announced

Full details of Olivier Awards ceremony announced

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Awards

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Awards

Olivier Awards to mark Shakespeare 400 with a sonnet

Olivier Awards to mark Shakespeare 400 with a sonnet

Amber Riley and Cyndi Lauper to appear at the Olivier Awards

Amber Riley and Cyndi Lauper to appear at the Olivier Awards

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

Michael Ball to host this year's Olivier Awards

Michael Ball to host this year's Olivier Awards

James Corden to host this year's Tony Awards

James Corden to host this year's Tony Awards

Further casting announced for 40th anniversary Oliviers concert

Further casting announced for 40th anniversary Oliviers concert

Actor Warren Mitchell dies

Actor Warren Mitchell dies

New cast announced for <em>Sunny Afternoon</em>

New cast announced for Sunny Afternoon

Concert to mark 40th anniversary of Olivier Awards

Concert to mark 40th anniversary of Olivier Awards

Roger Rees dies aged 71

Roger Rees dies aged 71

Award-winning <em>Sunny Afternoon</em> extends to April 2016

Award-winning Sunny Afternoon extends to April 2016

Tracie Bennett replaces Janie Dee in <em>Mrs Henderson Presents</em>

Tracie Bennett replaces Janie Dee in Mrs Henderson Presents

Young Vic's <em>View From the Bridge</em> transfers to Broadway

Young Vic's View From the Bridge transfers to Broadway

How stagey are you? Carley Stenson vs Noel Sullivan

How stagey are you? Carley Stenson vs Noel Sullivan

Matt Trueman: Oliviers reveal the start-outs behind the superstars

Matt Trueman: Oliviers reveal the start-outs behind the superstars

10 memorable moments from the 2015 Olivier Awards

10 memorable moments from the 2015 Olivier Awards

Gallery: Ray Davies, Angela Lansbury, Penelope Wilton and more Olivier winners

Gallery: Ray Davies, Angela Lansbury, Penelope Wilton and more Olivier winners

Kevin Spacey, Angela Lansbury and <em>Sunny Afternoon</em> rock Olivier Awards

Kevin Spacey, Angela Lansbury and Sunny Afternoon rock Olivier Awards

Full list: Winners of the 2015 Olivier Awards

Full list: Winners of the 2015 Olivier Awards

Test your theatre knowledge: Olivier Award nominees

Test your theatre knowledge: Olivier Award nominees

Oliviers Preview: Let's hope for some surprises on Sunday

Oliviers Preview: Let's hope for some surprises on Sunday

<em>Wolf Hall</em>'s Nathaniel Parker – 'I'm having the time of my life'

Wolf Hall's Nathaniel Parker – 'I'm having the time of my life'

Sylvie Guillem to receive Special Award at Oliviers

Sylvie Guillem to receive Special Award at Oliviers

Lenny Henry to host Olivier Awards

Lenny Henry to host Olivier Awards

Lesley Manville: West End ticket prices are 'prohibitive'

Lesley Manville: West End ticket prices are 'prohibitive'

Full list: Nominations announced for 2015 Olivier Awards

Full list: Nominations announced for 2015 Olivier Awards

Manville and McAvoy to unveil Oliviers nominees

Manville and McAvoy to unveil Oliviers nominees

Kevin Spacey to receive special Olivier Award

Kevin Spacey to receive special Olivier Award

Voting now open in Olivier This Morning Audience Award

Voting now open in Olivier This Morning Audience Award

Michael Coveney: Mel and Steve host a WhatsOnStage Awards to remember

Michael Coveney: Mel and Steve host a WhatsOnStage Awards to remember

Major exhibition to mark 40 years of transatlantic theatre

Major exhibition to mark 40 years of transatlantic theatre

David Bedella and Phill Jupitus join the cast of <em>The Producers</em>

David Bedella and Phill Jupitus join the cast of The Producers

Olivier Awards announces new broadcast partnerships

Olivier Awards announces new broadcast partnerships

Cast: National Theatre's <em>Curious Incident</em> Tour

Cast: National Theatre's Curious Incident Tour

Exclusive Photo: Wonkas Douglas Hodge and Alex Jennings together at Olivier Awards

Exclusive Photo: Wonkas Douglas Hodge and Alex Jennings together at Olivier Awards

From Alexia to Zrinka: Best dressed at the 2014 Olivier Awards

From Alexia to Zrinka: Best dressed at the 2014 Olivier Awards

Glenn Meads: Oliviers 2014 – a view from the armchair

Glenn Meads: Oliviers 2014 – a view from the armchair

Video: Highlights of the 2014 Olivier Awards

Video: Highlights of the 2014 Olivier Awards

Michael Coveney: Moments to savour on and offstage at the Olivier Awards

Michael Coveney: Moments to savour on and offstage at the Olivier Awards

Photos: Oliviers winners celebrate in style

Photos: Oliviers winners celebrate in style

Photos: Stars on the red carpet at 2014 Olivier Awards

Photos: Stars on the red carpet at 2014 Olivier Awards

<em>Book of Mormon</em> and Almeida win big at 2014 Olivier Awards

Book of Mormon and Almeida win big at 2014 Olivier Awards

Full List: Winners of the 2014 Olivier Awards

Full List: Winners of the 2014 Olivier Awards

Michael Coveney: Olivier Awards move into gear and stand by for King Charles and the Minotaur

Michael Coveney: Olivier Awards move into gear and stand by for King Charles and the Minotaur

Benny, Björn and Bernadette Peters join Olivier Awards line-up

Benny, Björn and Bernadette Peters join Olivier Awards line-up

Gemma Arterton and Stephen Mangan to co-host Olivier Awards

Gemma Arterton and Stephen Mangan to co-host Olivier Awards

Catherine Love: Looking for the great new plays

Catherine Love: Looking for the great new plays

Oliviers 2014: A strong year for musicals

Oliviers 2014: A strong year for musicals

Full list: Shortlists for the 2014 Olivier Awards

Full list: Shortlists for the 2014 Olivier Awards

Theatre highlights of the week: 10 – 16 March 2014

Theatre highlights of the week: 10 – 16 March 2014

Michael Coveney: Lucy Kirkwood collects another big prize for <em>Chimerica</em>

Michael Coveney: Lucy Kirkwood collects another big prize for Chimerica

ITV again broadcasts highlights of Olivier Awards

ITV again broadcasts highlights of Olivier Awards

Catherine Love: Rewarding variety

Catherine Love: Rewarding variety

Olivier Awards introduce music category, 2014 dates announced

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