Laurence Olivier Awards

British awards to recognise excellence in West End theatre of London (1976-)

The Laurence Olivier Awards, also commonly known as the Olivier Awards, are presented annually by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) in recognition of the "world-class status of London theatre." The awards were originally known as the Society of West End Theatre Awards, but they were renamed in honour of the English actor of the same name in 1984.

Olivier Awards 2026 winners

Olivier Awards 2026 winners Paddington the Musical wins big at the 2026 Olivier Awards, while Rachel Zegler and Paapa Essiedu claim top acting honors.