Grab your calendars and dial up the excitement because the biggest event of the year is about to hit the scene – the Olivier Awards are just around the corner! Brace yourselves for an electrifying celebration where the spotlight will blaze, illuminating the crème de la crème of the theatre world.

Next Sunday, the entire theatre community will unite in a thunderous roar of applause to honour the rockstars of British theatre at the Olivier Awards ceremony, hosted again by multi-stage and screen star Hannah Waddingham at the Royal Albert Hall. Get ready for a night of glamour, pulsating emotion, and performances that’ll leave you on the edge of your seat.

Among the luminaries vying for the spotlight are multiple actors and creatives that have called LW Theatres their homes over the past year, as well as our own Vereen Irving who is being recognised for her work in ticketing and box office management with the prestigious Industry Recognition Award.

As we hold our breath in anticipation of the winners, let’s take a moment to salute the relentless dedication and boundless creativity that fuels these productions. Behind every jaw-dropping dance routine and heart-stopping performance lies a symphony of passion, hard work, and raw talent.

So, let’s raise the curtain and give a roaring round of applause to all fearless nominees who dare to push the boundaries of what’s possible on stage. Here’s to the Olivier Awards, a beacon of excellence in British theatre, igniting inspiration in audiences and artists alike for generations to come. Let the countdown begin to a night of unrivalled celebration and the ultimate recognition of the sheer magic that unfolds beneath the spotlight.

Take a closer look at the remarkable nominees from LW Theatres:

Gillian Lynne Award for Best Theatre Choreographer:

• Fabian Aloise for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Savoy Theatre
• Susan Stroman for “Crazy For You” at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

Mithridate Award for Best Costume Design:

• Hugh Durrant for “Peter Pan” at The London Palladium, an LW Theatre

Best Musical Revival:

• “Sunset Boulevard” at the Savoy Theatre (Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics & Book by Don Black & Christopher Hampton)

Outstanding Musical Contribution:

• Alan Williams for Musical Supervision & Musical Direction for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Savoy Theatre

Blue-i Theatre Technology Award for Best Set Design:

• Soutra Gilmour for Set Design and Nathan Amzi & Joe Ransom for Video Design for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Savoy Theatre

White Light Award for Best Lighting Design:

• Jack Knowles for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Savoy Theatre

Best Actress in a Supporting Role In a Musical:

• Grace Hodgett Young for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Savoy Theatre

Best Actor in a Supporting Role In a Musical:

• David Thaxton for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Savoy Theatre

Best Actor in a Musical:

• Tom Francis for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Savoy Theatre
• Charlie Stemp for “Crazy For You” at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, an LW Theatre

Best Actress in a Musical:

• Nicole Scherzinger for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Savoy Theatre

Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director:

• Jamie Lloyd for “Sunset Boulevard” at the Savoy Theatre

You can tune in to watch highlights of the awards on ITV1 and on catch-up on ITVX, on the night of the awards. ITV1 will broadcast the awards at 10:10pm in the UK.

TikTok will be the Awards’ official mobile entertainment platform, hosting their pre-ceremony Green Carpet livestream on official London Theatre’s TikTok channel for the second year.

How will you follow along?