The 2018 Laurence Olivier Awards was held on 8 April 2018 at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
The ceremony was hosted by comedian and actress Catherine Tate.
[2][3] Any new production that opened between 22 February 2017 and 21 February 2018 in a theatre represented in the membership of the Society of London Theatre is eligible for consideration, provided it has performed at least 30 performances.
[6] The following productions received multiple awards: Hamilton matched the record set by Matilda the Musical in the 2012 ceremony by winning 7 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical.
This title was previously held by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the 2017 ceremony and Hairspray at the 2008 ceremony; both received 11 nominations.