Knowra Laurence Olivier Awards Laurence Olivier Awards The Laurence Olivier Awards are annual British awards honoring excellence in professional theatre. Named after actor Laurence Olivier, they are presented by the Society of London Theatre.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time : A stage adaptation of Mark Haddon’s novel that won seven Olivier Awards in 2013. Its seven wins made it one of the ceremony’s most celebrated productions.
Society of London Theatre : A trade association representing commercial theatre producers and venues in London. It presents and administers the Olivier Awards.
Laurence Olivier : An English actor, director, and producer widely regarded as one of the leading stage actors of the twentieth century. The awards were named in his honor.
Theatre marketing : The promotion of theatrical productions to audiences through advertising, publicity, and sales strategies. Olivier wins and nominations are used to promote productions.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child : A two-part stage play by Jack Thorne, based on an original story developed with J. K. Rowling and John Tiffany. Its 2017 Olivier wins included Best New Play and recognition for its theatrical effects.
Olivier Awards voting : The process by which eligible theatre professionals and members of the public help select Olivier Award winners. Voting determines which nominees receive each award.
Society of West End Theatre : The former name of the Society of London Theatre, which established the awards in 1976. The organization launched the awards under its earlier name.
Award effect : The increase in attention, prestige, or sales that can follow a major award nomination or win. An Olivier result can influence audience demand and a production’s profile.
Matilda the Musical : A musical by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly adapted from Roald Dahl’s novel. Its seven 2012 Olivier Awards included Best New Musical.
Olivier Awards categories : The award divisions recognizing achievements such as acting, directing, design, and musical theatre. Categories define the kinds of work and craft the ceremony honors.
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