The 1986 Laurence Olivier Awards were presented by the Society of London Theatre on 7 December 1986[1] at the Royalty Theatre in London,[2] celebrating excellence in West End theatre.
It was broadcast by BBC Television,[2] though the broadcast date and specific BBC station is not available – the 2003 Oliviers, for example, aired on BBC Two the evening after the live event.
[3] Details of winners (in bold) and nominees, in each award category, per the Society of London Theatre.
[4] The following 15 productions, including two operas, received multiple nominations: The following four productions received multiple awards: