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1995 Laurence Olivier Awards

The 1995 Laurence Olivier Awards were held in 1995 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of London Theatre.

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Winners and nominees

Details of winners (in bold) and nominees, in each award category, per the Society of London Theatre. [1]

Play of the Year Best New Musical
Best Revival of a Play or Comedy Best Musical Revival
Best Comedy Best Entertainment
  • Maria Friedman: By Special Arrangement – Donmar Warehouse
    • Fascinating Aïda – Garrick
    • Jack: A Night on the Town with John Barrymore – Criterion
    • Juggle and Hyde – Criterion
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Actor in a Musical Best Actress in a Musical
Best Comedy Performance
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Supporting Performance in a Musical
Best Director of a Play Best Director of a Musical
Best Theatre Choreographer
Best Set Designer Best Costume Designer
Best Lighting Designer
Outstanding Achievement in Dance Best New Dance Production
Outstanding Achievement in Opera Outstanding New Opera Production

Productions with multiple nominations and awards

The following 24 productions, including two ballets and one opera, received multiple nominations:

The following five productions, including one ballet, received multiple awards:

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The 1981 Society of West End Theatre Awards were held in 1981 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of West End Theatre. The awards would not become the Laurence Olivier Awards, as they are known today, until the 1984 ceremony.

The 1982 Society of West End Theatre Awards were held in 1982 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of West End Theatre. The awards would not become the Laurence Olivier Awards, as they are known today, until the 1984 ceremony.

The 1983 Society of West End Theatre Awards were held in 1983 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of West End Theatre. The awards would not become the Laurence Olivier Awards, as they are known today, until the 1984 ceremony.

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The 1986 Laurence Olivier Awards were presented by the Society of London Theatre on 7 December 1986 at the Royalty Theatre in London, celebrating excellence in West End theatre. It was broadcast by BBC Television, though the broadcast date and specific BBC station is not available – the 2003 Oliviers, for example, aired on BBC Two the evening after the live event.

The 1993 Laurence Olivier Awards were held in 1993 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of London Theatre.

The 1996 Laurence Olivier Awards were held in 1996 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of London Theatre.

The 1998 Laurence Olivier Awards were held in 1998 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of London Theatre.

The 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards were held in 1999 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of London Theatre.

The 2001 Laurence Olivier Awards were presented by the Society of London Theatre in 2001 at the Lyceum Theatre, London, celebrating excellence in West End theatre.

The 2002 Laurence Olivier Awards were presented by the Society of London Theatre on 15 February 2002 at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London, celebrating excellence in West End theatre. The ceremony was hosted by comedy writer and television presenter Clive Anderson.

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The 2007 Laurence Olivier Awards were held in 2007 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of London Theatre.

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References

  1. "Olivier Winners 1995". officiallondontheatre.com. Society of London Theatre. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2022.