2018 Laurence Olivier Awards

The 2018 Laurence Olivier Awards was held on 8 April 2018 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The ceremony was hosted by comedian and actress Catherine Tate.[1]

2018 Laurence Olivier Awards
Date8 April 2018
LocationRoyal Albert Hall, London
Hosted byCatherine Tate
Television/radio coverage
NetworkITV (television)
Magic 105.4 FM (radio)
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Hamilton was nominated for a record 13 awards, ultimately claiming seven awards.[2][3]

Eligibility

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Any new production that opened between 22 February 2017 and 21 February 2018 in a theatre represented in the membership of the Society of London Theatre is eligible for consideration, provided it has performed at least 30 performances.[4]

Event calendar

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Winners and nominees

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The nominations were announced on 6 March 2018 in 25 categories.[6]

Best New Play Best New Musical
Best Revival Best Musical Revival
Best New Comedy Best Entertainment and Family
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Actor in a Musical Best Actress in a Musical
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Best Director Best Theatre Choreographer
Best Set Design Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design Best Sound Design
Outstanding Achievement in Music
Outstanding Achievement in Dance Best New Dance Production
Outstanding Achievement in Opera Best New Opera Production
Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre
Society Special Award

Productions with multiple wins and nominations

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Multiple wins

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The following productions received multiple awards:

Hamilton matched the record set by Matilda the Musical in the 2012 ceremony by winning 7 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical.

Multiple nominations

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The following productions, including one opera, received multiple nominations:

Hamilton broke the record for most nominations by a single production with 13 nominations. This title was previously held by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the 2017 ceremony and Hairspray at the 2008 ceremony; both received 11 nominations.

Guest performers

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Catherine Tate announced as 2018 Olivier Awards host". 2 March 2018.
  2. ^ Variety Staff (8 April 2018). "'Hamilton' Takes Home Seven Olivier Awards, Including Best New Musical".
  3. ^ Codrea-Rado, Anna (9 April 2018). "'Hamilton' Wins Big at Olivier Awards, Taking 7 Trophies" – via NYTimes.com.
  4. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". olivierawards.com.
  5. ^ "Kenneth Branagh announced as Special Award winner at the Olivier Awards".
  6. ^ "Olivier awards 2018: complete list of nominations". The Guardian. 2018-03-06. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
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