1988 Laurence Olivier Awards

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1988 Laurence Olivier Awards

The 1988 Laurence Olivier Awards were held in 1988 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of London Theatre.

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Winners and nominees

Play of the Year Musical of the Year
Comedy of the Year
Actor of the Year in a Revival Actress of the Year in a Revival
Actor of the Year in a New Play Actress of the Year in a New Play
Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical
Comedy Performance of the Year
Outstanding Performance of the Year in a Supporting Role
Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre
Director of the Year
Designer of the Year
Outstanding Achievement of the Year in Dance
Outstanding Achievement in Opera
Award for Outstanding Achievement
Society Special Award

Productions with multiple nominations and awards

The following 19 productions received multiple nominations:

The following five productions received multiple awards:

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