Olivier Awards 2026: Full list of nominations as Paddington and Into the Woods dominate
Nick Mohammed will host the Olivier Awards at The Royal Albert Hall in April
www.independent.co.ukDirect answer: The 2026 Olivier Awards took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, with Paddington The Musical and Into the Woods among the prominent nominees; the ceremony was broadcast by the BBC that night.[3][4]
Key details you might want:
- Host and broadcast: Nick Mohammed hosted the ceremony; BBC aired the event live on the night of April 12, 2026.[3]
- Major winners and nominees: Paddington The Musical led in several categories, and Into the Woods and The Producers were among top nominees in their respective divisions. Rosamund Pike and Jack Holden were highlighted in acting categories.[7][8][3]
- Eligibility and list of shows: The Society of London Theatre published the eligible shows for 2026, and multiple London productions across plays, musicals, and opera were in contention.[4][5]
- Highlights package: A highlights package was planned for BBC TV/radio coverage the evening of the ceremony.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise recap of the winners by category or provide a printable list of all nominees and winners.[9][3]
Citations:
- “The 2026 awards will be broadcast by the BBC on the night of 12 April.”[3]
- “Host will be Nick Mohammed” and coverage details.[6][3]
- “Paddington The Musical… wins big” and other winner notes.[8]