2016 Laurence Olivier Awards
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2016 Laurence Olivier Awards | |
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Date | 3 April 2016 |
Location | Royal Opera House |
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Host | Michael Ball |
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Television/Radio coverage | |
Network | ITV |
The 2016 Laurence Olivier Awards were held on Sunday 3 April 2016 at the Royal Opera House, London. The 40th anniversary ceremony was hosted by Michael Ball. A highlights show was broadcast on ITV shortly after the live event ended.
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Eligibility
Any new production that opened between 26 February 2015 and 16 February 2016 in a theatre represented in membership of the Society of London Theatre was eligible for consideration, provided it had performed at least 30 performances.[1]
Event calendar
- 13 February: Voting opens for the Audience Award for Most Popular Show[2]
- 29 February: Nominations announced by Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton
- 11 March: Voting closes for the Audience Award
- 14 March: Nominations announced for the Audience Award
- 3 April: Award ceremony held
Winners and nominees
The nominations were announced on 29 February 2016 in 26 categories.
Best New Play | Best New Musical |
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Best Revival | Best Musical Revival |
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Best New Comedy | Best Entertainment and Family |
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Best Actor | Best Actress |
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Best Actor in a Musical | Best Actress in a Musical |
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical | Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical |
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Best Director | Best Theatre Choreographer |
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Best Set Design | Best Costume Design |
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Best Lighting Design | Best Sound Design |
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Outstanding Achievement in Music | |
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Outstanding Achievement in Dance | Best New Dance Production |
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Outstanding Achievement in Opera | Best New Opera Production |
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Outstanding Achievement in Affiliate Theatre | |
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Audience Award | |
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Productions with multiple nominations and awards
The following 20 productions, including three operas and one dance, received multiple nominations:
- 8: Gypsy
- 7: Kinky Boots
- 6: Farinelli and the King, Guys and Dolls, The Winter's Tale
- 5: Bend It Like Beckham
- 4: Hamlet, In the Heights, Mrs Henderson Presents, Nell Gwynn, Oresteia, People, Places and Things
- 3: The Father, The Force of Destiny, Hangmen
- 2: Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci, Les liaisons dangereuses, The Queen of Spades, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Woolf Works
The following six productions, including one dance, received multiple awards:
- 4: Gypsy
- 3: In the Heights, Kinky Boots
- 2: Hangmen, People, Places and Things, Woolf Works
See also
References
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- ↑ http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/latest-news/article/item354691/voting-open-for-magic-radio-audience-award/?utm_source=OlivierSite&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=NewsArticle&_ga=1.250942670.993910848.1456592847