Olivier Award nominees 2025
The Olivier Awards have celebrated the very best of British theatre since 1976, with newcomers on the London West End raffling some of the top awards. The Olivier Awards are one of the highest theatre honours, recognising world class theatre shows, including musicals, theatre plays, operas and dance productions – very often shows premiering on the West End that same year, set to be long-run productions.
This year promises an electrifying lineup of brand-new productions making waves in the West End, from the four-time nominated musical The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, including a nod for Best Musical, to groundbreaking revivals that bring beloved classics back to the stage – led by the 13-time nominated Fiddler on the Roof, the most-nominated production at the 2025 Olivier Awards.
The prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards will take place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on 6 April 2025, with Olivier Award-winning musical legend Beverley Knight co-hosting alongside Billy Porter, who is currently playing the Emcee in the Olivier-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
2025 nominations: This year's top shows
Past Olivier Award-winners of Best Musical
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Olivier Award-winning shows for Best Actor
Discover top performances on London's West End, featuring performers who have been honoured with the prestigious Olivier Award for Best Actor. These award-winning productions, ranging from dramas to uplifting musicals, have captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike.
Other Oliver Award-winning West End shows to see in 2025
Alongside Best Actor and Best Musical winners, other categories of Olivier Awards showcase outstanding achievements in acting, direction, choreography, set design and more. These productions, recognised for their excellence, promise an unforgettable time in London's West End.
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What theatre show has the most Olivier Awards?
With a record of 11 nominations and nine wins, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child dominated the Olivier Awards ceremony in 2017, claiming the prestigious title of Best New Play. The production also claimed awards in other categories, including Best Actor for Jamie Parker, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Noma Dumezweni, and Best Director for John Tiffany. Additionally, it won awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Anthony Boyle), Best Set Design (Christine Jones), Best Costume Design (Katrina Lindsay), Best Sound Design (Gareth Fry), and Best Lighting Design (Neil Austin).
In second place, top London musicals Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, along with Hamilton and Matilda, have secured a total of seven Olivier Awards each.
How prestigious is an Olivier Award?
The Olivier Awards are considered to be the highest award in British theatre, equivalent of the Broadway Tony Awards. The Oliviers highlight outstanding performances and achievements across various categories in the London West End. Winning an Olivier Award is a significant achievement for production teams, highlighting outstanding acting, directing, design and choreography.
Which Olivier Award shows are playing in the West End?
Olivier Award-winning shows are currently playing on the London West End, with 2024 winners including Stranger Things: The First Shadows for Best New Comedy Play.
2025 sees the return of six-time Oliver Award-winner My Neighbour Totoro, as the spectacular adaptation of this original Studio Ghibli global hit transfers to the West End.
How to book Olivier Award-winning theatre tickets in London?
Explore our curated selection of top London theatre tickets, featuring a range of musicals and bestselling plays currently showing in the West End. You can easily choose your preferred tickets through the Visit London website. Since popular Olivier Award-winning shows often sell out quickly, it’s wise to book your tickets in advance to ensure you secure the best dates and seats.