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The awards were established in 1976 by the Society of London Theatre as the Society of West End Theatre Awards and were designed by artist Tom Merrifield. The first ceremony was in December 1976 at the Café Royal.
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After that inaugural ceremony, things evolved quickly. In the second year, the number of categories rose from 12 to 16 and included awards for opera and dance. Since then, the number of awards given out has more than doubled with the 2017 ceremony announcing 26 winners.
Though Lord Laurence Olivier was awarded the Society’s Special Award in celebration of his contribution to London theatre in 1979, it wasn’t until 1984 that the hugely acclaimed actor agreed to become the namesake of the awards. Not only did the name change, but the physical award did, too. Prior to 1984, winners would take home a blue Wedgewood ur...
Every year, the Olivier Awards is a glittering affair. To cater for the ever-growing number of attendees, it’s had quite a nomadic existence. The first was held at Cafe Royal on a wintry Sunday night in December. Since, it has been presented in ballrooms and theatres across London throughout the years including the Royal Opera House in Covent Garde...
A Special Award is given to a stand-out member of the British theatrical community at each ceremony. The list reads like a real who’s who of stage history. As well as Laurence Olivier, the award has been received by: Ralph Richardson, Joan Littlewood, John Gielgud, Alec Guinness, Peggy Ashcroft, Harold Pinter, Peter Hall, Judi Dench, Alan Bennett, ...
Feb 12, 2012 · The first Olivier awards were called the The Society of West End Theatre Awards, and were held at a ceremony at the Café Royal on a Sunday in December 1976. LAURENCE OLIVIER The awards became the Laurence Olivier Awards in 1984 as a tribute to one of British theatre’s greatest ever practitioners.
Mar 8, 2022 · Named the Society of West End Theatre Awards in 1976, London productions strive to win some of theatre's highest honours. The ceremony adopted the current name — the Laurence Olivier Awards — in 1984, after British actor Laurence Olivier.
History. The awards were established in 1976 by the Society of London Theatre as the Society of West End Theatre Awards and were designed by artist Tom Merrifield. The first ceremony was in December 1976 at the Café Royal.
Who is Laurence Olivier? 10 Things to Know About the Olivier Awards. Founded in 1976 the Olivier Awards with Mastercard are not only world-renowned, they’re the most highly regarded accolade in British theatre.
Mar 30, 2016 · It wasn’t until 1984 that they became the Olivier Awards when the legendary actor, Lord Laurence Olivier, agreed to lend his name to the prize. 5. Contrary to what you might first presume, Olivier never won a ‘performance’ Olivier Award having made his last stage appearance three years before the awards were founded.
