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2015 Laurence Olivier Awards

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2015 Laurence Olivier Awards
Date12 April 2015
LocationRoyal Opera House
Hosted byLenny Henry
Television/radio coverage
NetworkITV
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The 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards were held on Sunday 12 April 2015 at the Royal Opera House, London. The ceremony was hosted by Lenny Henry.[1] A highlights show was shown on ITV shortly after the live event ended.[2]

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Eligibility

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Any new production that opened between 26 February 2014 and 25 February 2015 in a theatre represented in membership of the Society of London Theatre was eligible for consideration, provided it had performed at least 30 performances.[3]

Event calendar

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Winners and nominees

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The nominations were announced on 9 March 2015 in 28 categories.

Best New Play Best New Musical
Best Revival Best Musical Revival
Best New Comedy Best Entertainment and Family
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Actor in a Musical Best Actress in a Musical
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Best Director Best Theatre Choreographer
Best Set Design Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design Best Sound Design
Outstanding Achievement in Music
Outstanding Achievement in Dance Best New Dance Production
Outstanding Achievement in Opera Best New Opera Production
Outstanding Achievement in Affiliate Theatre
Audience Award
Society Special Award

Productions with multiple nominations and awards

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The following 18 productions, including one opera, received multiple nominations:

The following seven productions, including one opera, received multiple awards:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Lenny Henry to host Olivier Awards". officiallondontheatre.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Biggest Theatre Awards". olivierawards.com. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". olivierawards.com.
  4. ^ "Kevin Spacey honoured by Oliviers". officiallondontheatre.co.uk.
  5. ^ "Sylvie Guillem to be given honorary Olivier award". BBC News.
  6. ^ "Calendar of Events". olivierawards.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
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