The 1980 Society of West End Theatre Awards were held in 1980 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.
Details of winners (in bold) and nominees, in each award category, per the Society of London Theatre.
[1] The following 21 productions, including two operas, received multiple nominations: The following two productions received multiple awards: