Where will you be on Sunday 8 April? If you're like us, you'll be at the Royal Albert Hall, either in person or in spirit, for the biggest awards night of all. Yep, key dates for the 2018 Olivier Awards have been confirmed...
The Olivier Awards with Mastercard has shared the first details of the 2018 ceremony. The Awards, which are the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 8 April 2018. Who'll be in the running? Shortlists will be announced - and livestreamed - on Tuesday 6 March.
The Be Inspired campaign will also return for 2018. Members of the public and industry can nominate those individuals who have motivated others with their love and commitment to theatre. Four “Be Inspired Champions” will attend the ceremony and receive their plaques during the red carpet live show.
Tickets to theatre’s biggest night are available exclusively for Mastercard cardholders and are available via priceless.com from 19 January 2018 and broadcast details will be announced shortly.
Since 2011, Mastercard and the Society of London Theatre have worked in partnership to raise the profile of the Olivier Awards and firmly establish London’s status as a centre of theatrical excellence.
Julian Bird, Chief Executive of SOLT and Executive Producer of the Olivier Awards with Mastercard, said:
“We were thrilled with the response from the public and industry to the inaugural “Be Inspired” campaign and are delighted that it will return for 2018. The Olivier Awards are the industry’s biggest platform and so it is important that we celebrate the work and achievements of people across the industry. The ceremony has grown in stature and size over the years but has always remained a celebration of incredible work and the truly collaborative nature of London theatre.”
