The nominees for the 50th anniversary Olivier Awards have been announced, showcasing a diverse range of productions including Cunard’s Here We Are. The ceremony will take place on 12 April 2026 at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Nick Mohammed and broadcast on BBC TV and radio.

The 2026 Olivier Awards nomination list highlights notable shows such as Here We Are at the National Theatre’s Lyttelton and Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre, both contending for Best New Musical. The awards night promises a celebrated line-up spanning musicals, plays, revivals, and dance.

In the Best Musical Revival category, contenders include the Almeida Theatre’s American Psycho and the London Palladium’s Evita, alongside Bridge Theatre’s Into The Woods and Garrick Theatre’s The Producers. New plays nominated include Ava Pickett’s 1536 and James Graham’s Punch, indicating a strong year for contemporary writing.

Noteworthy individual nominations feature Cate Blanchett for The Seagull at the Barbican and Bryan Cranston for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre in the acting categories. The musical acting sections include multiple nominations for productions like Paddington The Musical and Into The Woods.

The awards also acknowledge creative roles with nods for Best Director, Best Theatre Choreographer, and design categories. Jordan Fein, Luke Sheppard, and Ed Stambollouian are among the directors nominated, while Fabian Aloise and Ellen Kane are recognised for choreography.

Additional categories cover Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play, Best Family Show, and new works in affiliate theatres, reflecting the full spectrum of London’s theatrical scene. Dance and opera productions are also included, with English National Opera’s Dead Man Walking and Royal Opera’s Tosca among the nominated operas.

The Olivier Awards’ 50th anniversary ceremony will be a significant event in the UK theatre calendar, delivered in a concert format at a prestigious venue and reaching audiences through BBC broadcasts. The nominees list underscores a vibrant year across London’s professional stages.