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- ↑ King, Darryn. "Hannah Waddingham Will Return as Host of 2024 Olivier Awards". Broadway.com . Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ↑ "This Year's Olivier Awards Industry Recognition Award Recipients". Society of London Theatre. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ↑ Maynard, Bea (30 June 2023). "Olivier Awards Announces 2024 Date and Venue". London Theatre.
- ↑ "Olivier Awards 2024". Society of London Theatre. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ↑ "Olivier Awards 2024 performers and presenters announced, ITV to broadcast the awards | West End Theatre". www.westendtheatre.com. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.