With the Olivier Awards taking place this weekend on Sunday 6 April, UK Theatre is delighted to see so many of its members work being recognised with nominations.
In the Best New Production in Affiliate Theatre category, productions nominated at UK Theatre venues are:
- Animal Farm by George Orwell, adapted by Tatty Hennessy at Theatre Royal Stratford East
- Boys On The Verge Of Tears by Sam Grabiner at Soho Theatre
- English by Sanaz Toossi at Kiln Theatre
- Now, I See by Lanre Malaolu at Theatre Royal Stratford East
- What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Nathan Englander at Marylebone Theatre
Further to this, productions that were originated in or co-produced by UK Theatre venue members have been nominated across the board. UK Theatre members who co-produced or originated a nominated show include Royal Shakespeare Company (“RSC”), Leeds Playhouse, Nottingham Playhouse, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Theatre Royal Bath, Chichester Festival Theatre, Bush Theatre and more.
Congratulations as well to our Commercial Producer members recognised with nominations, including Ameena Hamid Productions, Chuchu Nwagu Productions and Kenny Wax Ltd.
SOLT & UK Theatre Co-CEOs Claire Walker and Hannah Essex say, “We are thrilled to see that so many of our UK Theatre members productions have been recognised with nominations at this years Olivier Awards. It is a testament to the outstanding quality and breadth of talent across the UK that so many nominated productions have been co-produced by venue’s and producers from outside of the West End.”
For a full list of nominees, read the official announcement.
Best of luck to all the nominees, and enjoy the ceremony this Sunday 6 April!
Share: