2014 Laurence Olivier Awards

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2014 Laurence Olivier Awards
Date13 April 2014
Location Royal Opera House
Hosted by Gemma Arterton
Stephen Mangan
Television/radio coverage
Network ITV
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The 2014 Laurence Olivier Awards was held on Sunday 13 April 2014 at the Royal Opera House, London. [1] The awards were presented by Gemma Arterton and Stephen Mangan. [2] The highlights programme was presented on ITV after the ceremony. [3]

Contents

Winners and nominees

The nominations were announced on 10 March 2014 in 26 categories. [4]

Best New Play Best New Musical
Best Revival Best Musical Revival
Best New Comedy Best Entertainment and Family
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Actor in a Musical Best Actress in a Musical
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Supporting Role in a Musical
Best Director Best Theatre Choreographer
Best Set Design Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design Best Sound Design
Outstanding Achievement in Music
Outstanding Achievement in Dance Best New Dance Production
Outstanding Achievement in Opera Best New Opera Production
Outstanding Achievement in Affiliate Theatre
Audience Award
Society Special Award

Productions with multiple nominations and awards

The following 16 productions received multiple nominations:

The following six productions received multiple awards:

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References

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  2. "Gemma Arterton and Stephen Mangan to host Olivier Awards". bbc.co.uk/news. BBC News. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  3. "Olivier awards 2014 – full nominations". TheGuardian.com . 10 March 2014.
  4. "Olivier Awards with Mastercard | Official London Theatre".