The Olivier Awards 2026: The winners - Limelight magazine
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limelight-arts.com.auHere’s the latest on the 2026 Laurence Olivier Awards.
- The nominations: Paddington The Musical and Into the Woods lead with 11 nominations each. This is the most-nominated slate of the year, tying for the record in Olivier history.[2][3]
- The ceremony: Scheduled for 12 April 2026 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Nick Mohammed is set to host the event.[3][7]
- Notable winners and details: Paddington The Musical emerged as a big winner in the awards, tying the record for most Olivier wins by a musical with seven awards at the ceremony.[1][4]
- Broadcast and coverage: The BBC is expected to broadcast the ceremony live on the night of 12 April 2026, following prior announcements about host and schedule.[7][8]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise nominees-and-winners table and a brief recap of major category winners.