| 2018 Laurence Olivier Awards | ||||
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| Date | 8 April 2018 | |||
| Location | Royal Albert Hall, London | |||
| Hosted by | Catherine Tate | |||
| Television/radio coverage | ||||
| Network | ITV (television) Magic 105.4 FM (radio) | |||
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The 2018 Laurence Olivier Awards was held on 8 April 2018 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The ceremony was hosted by comedian and actress Catherine Tate.[1]
Hamilton was nominated for a record 13 awards, ultimately claiming seven awards.[2][3]
Any new production that opened between 22 February 2017 and 21 February 2018 in a theatre represented in the membership of the Society of London Theatre is eligible for consideration, provided it has performed at least 30 performances.[4]
The nominations were announced on 6 March 2018 in 25 categories.[6]
The following productions received multiple awards:
Hamilton matched the record set by Matilda the Musical in the 2012 ceremony by winning 7 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical.
The following productions, including one opera, received multiple nominations:
Hamilton broke the record for most nominations by a single production with 13 nominations. This title was previously held by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the 2017 ceremony and Hairspray at the 2008 ceremony; both received 11 nominations.
