The Olivier Awards 2022 – What we know at MarkMeets so far

The UK’s most important and prestigious theatre awards, the Olivier Awards, are coming up fast.

Organised by the Society of London Theatre, the awards cover all major acting and creative disciplines. Established in 1976, and named in honour of great British actor Laurence Olivier, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London’s West End theatre

When will the Olivier Awards nominations be announced?

The 2022 Olivier Awards nominees will be announced on Tuesday 8 March at 5pm, on SOLT’s YouTube channel. Last year’s winners, Miriam-Teak Lee (&Juliet) and Sam Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen), will present the nominees announcement.

What date are the Olivier Awards 2022 winners announced?

The winners of the 2022 Olivier Awards will be announced on Sunday 10 April 2022.

Where will be 2022 Olivier Awards ceremony be held?

As in previous years, the awards will be announced at a glitzy ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Who is hosting this year’s Olivier Awards?

Comedian and actor Jason Manford is once again hosting the awards. The ceremony will also feature performances from a number of West End shows and stars.

What shows and stars will perform at the 2022 Olivier Awards?

Expect some fabulous performances from big West End stars and major West End shows. The rumours we are hearing are EXCITING. Check back for details.

Can I book tickets to watch the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall?

Yes, although you will need to be the holder of a MasterCard debit or credit card (MasterCard sponsor the awards). You can book tickets here.

Can I watch the Olivier Awards at home?

Yes, there will be a TV broadcast of highlights of the awards on ITV, and also live radio coverage by Magic Radio. The Green carpet arrivals will be hosted by Angellica Bell and Anita Rani, alongside Magic Radio’s Emma B and host of NY1’s ‘On Stage’ programme, Frank DiLellaby. There’s no news yet on what time or day ITV will show the highlights, but check back for details.

Who are past winners of the Olivier Awards?

Check out our Olivier Awards page for past winners of the awards. Also our Awards Data page for listings of winners going back to 1976.

How are the Olivier Award winners chosen?

The Society of London Theatre puts together four panels of people to choose the awards. They are made up of industry professionals (including journalists, casting directors, arts administrators and publishers), theatre “luminaries” and members of the public who have interviewed and been selected based on their passion for London theatre.

The four panels are for theatre, opera, dance and affiliates.

What shows are eligible for a 2022 Olivier Award?

That’s a good question, and the answer is – a lot of shows! Because the Awards were cancelled last year, this year’s awards are selecting shows that opened between 19 February 2020 to 22 February 2022 – two years of shows, albeit with a vastly reduced number in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid. The show has to have played in a theatre represented in membership of Society of London Theatre to be considered eligible, but that basically covers most West End theatres.

Who organises the Olivier Awards?

Ultimately, Society of London Theatre chief executive Julian Bird is responsible for the awards. It is his last year as exec producer of the awards as he leaves SOLT in May. So expect him to want these awards – the first proper big, live ceremony for two years – to be MEGA!

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