Nica Burns, President of the Society of London Theatre commented:
“This year’s Laurence Olivier Awards are shared amongst a record breaking number of productions reflecting an outstanding year both on stage and at the box office. There was fierce competition for each nomination: congratulations to the supremely talented winners. London’s theatre is a jewel in the crown of our capital city and its success is a reason to cheer in these uncertain times.”

For a full list of winners please see below
For further information on the Laurence Olivier Awards please contact
Jill Cotton or Katy MacMillan-Scott, Colman Getty
Tel- 020 7631 2666 or 07838 144 992 / Email- jill@colmangetty.co.uk

The Laurence Olivier Awards were created in 1976 as the Society of West End Theatre Awards to recognise excellence on the London stage, and became the Laurence Olivier Awards in 1984 when Lord Olivier agreed to have his name associated with them. Since then, winners have included a roll-call of legendary names and the awards event attracts high profile and extensive media coverage

There are 23 award categories, although they are not all given each year: 18 for Theatre, two for Opera, two for Dance and one for productions presented by SOLT’s (Society of London Theatre) affiliate members
The winners are chosen by a public and professional panel of judges. Categories for the judging panels and numbers of the public positions are as follows:

• Theatre panel, 4 members of the public, 5 professional panellists
• Opera panel, 2 members of the public, 3 professional panellists
• Dance panel, 2 members of the public, 3 professional panellists
• Affiliates panel, 2 members of the public, 3 professional panellists

For more information please go to www.OlivierAwards.co.uk