Olivier Awards 2022: full list of nominations for the theatre awards from Eddie Redmayne to Lily Allen

The nominations for this year’s Olivier Awards, one of the UK’s most prestigious theatre events, have been announced.

The awards ceremony, which celebrates the best talent within the industry, is returning this year after a two-year hiatus due to Covid.

Eddie Redmayne, Jessie Buckley, Lily Allen and Stephanie McKeon are all among the nominees.

“Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club” received eleven nominations in total, the most for any one show.

Let’s see who has been nominated for an award and which theatre shows have been shortlisted.

What are the Olivier Awards?

The awards celebrate the best in UK theatre.

Julian Bird, chief executive of the Society of London Theatre and executive producer of the Olivier Awards, said: "This year’s fantastic array truly demonstrates the breadth and diversity of London’s world-leading theatre industry, and its extraordinary creativity and resilience during an extremely challenging period for our sector.

"After a two-year hiatus, we are delighted to be able to bring the theatre community together again to celebrate our brightest talents.”

When will the ceremony be held?

This year’s awards ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 10 April.

Comedian Jason Manford will be the host for the evening.

"I’m sure the atmosphere in the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 10 April will be absolutely electric," Mr Bird added.

Who has been nominated?

Redmayne and Buckley were both nominated for best actor awards for “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club” while Emma Corrin (best known for playing Princess Diana in Netflix series The Crown) was nominated for “Anna X” at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of “Life of Pi” topped the play categories with nine nominations -  including for several actors taking the role of the tiger Richard Parker.

“Anything Goes,” which starred Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsay and was on at the Barbican in 2021, has also received nine nominations including best actor and actress in a musical.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has been shortlisted for five awards, as has the National Theatre production of The Normal Heart.

Back To The Future - The Musical was a new stage adaptation of the 1985 film and has received seven nominations.

Lily Allen has been shortlisted for the best actress award for her West End debut in 2:22 Ghost Story.

Stephanie McKeon has been shortlisted for best actress in a musical category for her role as Anna in Frozen The Musical.

Full list of nominations

Cunard Best Revival

• “A Number” at The Old Vic
• “Constellations – Donmar Warehouse” at Vaudeville Theatre
• “The Normal Heart” at National Theatre – Olivier
• “The Tragedy Of Macbeth” at Almeida Theatre

Noël Coward/Geoffrey Johnson Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play

• “The Choir Of Man” at Arts Theatre
• “Pantoland At The Palladium” at The London Palladium
• “Pride And Prejudice* (*Sort Of)” at Criterion Theatre
• “The Shark Is Broken” at Ambassadors Theatre

Magic Radio Best Musical Revival

• “Anything Goes” at Barbican Theatre
• “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre
• “Spring Awakening” at Almeida Theatre

Best Costume Design

• Jon Morrell for “Anything Goes” at Barbican Theatre
• Christopher Oram for “Frozen” at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
• Tom Scutt for “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre
• Catherine Zuber for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at Piccadilly Theatre

d&b audiotechnik Award for Best Sound Design

• Ian Dickinson for “2:22 A Ghost Story” at Noël Coward Theatre
• Carolyn Downing for “Life Of Pi” at Wyndham’s Theatre
• Nick Lidster for “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre
• Gareth Owen for “Back To The Future – The Musical” at Adelphi Theatre

Best Original Score or New Orchestrations

• “Anything Goes” – New Orchestrations: Bill Elliott, David Chase and Rob Fisher at Barbican Theatre
• “Back To The Future – The Musical” – Composers: Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard; Orchestrations: Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook at Adelphi Theatre
• “Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical” – Orchestrator: Simon Hale at Lyric Theatre
• “Life Of Pi” – Composer: Andrew T. Mackay at Wyndham’s Theatre

Best Theatre Choreographer

• Finn Caldwell for “Life Of Pi” at Wyndham’s Theatre
• Julia Cheng for “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre
• Kathleen Marshall for “Anything Goes” at Barbican Theatre
• Sonya Tayeh for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at Piccadilly Theatre

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

• 7 actors who play the Tiger for “Life Of Pi” at Wyndham’s Theatre
• Dino Fetscher for “The Normal Heart” at National Theatre – Olivier
• Nathaniel Parker for “The Mirror And The Light” at Gielgud Theatre
• Danny Lee Wynter for “The Normal Heart” at National Theatre – Olivier

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

• Tori Burgess for “Pride And Prejudice* (*Sort Of)” at Criterion Theatre
• Liz Carr for “The Normal Heart” at National Theatre – Olivier
• Christina Gordon for “Pride And Prejudice* (*Sort Of)” at Criterion Theatre
• Akiya Henry for “The Tragedy Of Macbeth” at Almeida Theatre

Blue-I Theatre Technology Award for Best Set Design

• Tim Hatley for Design and Nick Barnes & Finn Caldwell for Puppets for “Life Of Pi” at Wyndham’s Theatre
• Tim Hatley for Design and Finn Ross for Video Design for “Back To The Future – The Musical” at Adelphi Theatre
• Derek McLane for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at Piccadilly Theatre
• Tom Scutt for “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre

White Light Award for Best Lighting Design

• Neil Austin for “Frozen” at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
• Isabella Byrd for “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre
• Tim Lutkin for “Back To The Future – The Musical” at Adelphi Theatre
• Tim Lutkin and Andrzej Goulding for “Life Of Pi” at Wyndham’s Theatre

Best Actress In A Supporting Role In A Musical

• Gabrielle Brooks for “Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical” at Lyric Theatre
• Victoria Hamilton-Barritt for “Cinderella” at Gillian Lynne Theatre
• Carly Mercedes Dyer for “Anything Goes” at Barbican Theatre
• Liza Sadovy for “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre

Best Actor In A Supporting Role In A Musical

• Clive Carter for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at Piccadilly Theatre
• Hugh Coles for “Back To The Future – The Musical” at Adelphi Theatre
• Elliot Levey for “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre
• Gary Wilmot for “Anything Goes” at Barbican Theatre

Outstanding Achievement In Opera

• Christine Rice for her performance in “4/4” at Royal Opera House
• takis for set and costume design of “HMS Pinafore” by English National Opera at London Coliseum
• Peter Whelan and the Irish Baroque Orchestra for “Bajazet” at Royal Opera House – Linbury Theatre

Best New Opera Production

• “Bajazet” at Royal Opera House – Linbury Theatre
• “The Cunning Little Vixen” by English National Opera at London Coliseum
• “Jenůfa” at Royal Opera House
• “Theodora” at Royal Opera House

Best Actor In A Musical

• Olly Dobson for “Back To The Future – The Musical” at Adelphi Theatre
• Arinzé Kene for “Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical” at Lyric Theatre
• Robert Lindsay for “Anything Goes” at Barbican Theatre
• Eddie Redmayne for “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre

Best Actress In A Musical

• Jessie Buckley for “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre
• Sutton Foster for “Anything Goes” at Barbican Theatre
• Beverley Knight for “The Drifters Girl” at Garrick Theatre
• Stephanie McKeon for “Frozen” at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Outstanding Achievement In Dance

• Acosta Danza for “De Punta A Cabo in 100% Cuban” at Sadler’s Wells
• Dancers for “NDT2” Tour at Sadler’s Wells
• Arielle Smith for her choreography of “Jolly Folly in Reunion” by English National Ballet at Sadler’s Wells
• Edward Watson for his performance in “The Dante Project” at Royal Opera House

Best New Dance Production

• “Draw From Within” by Rambert Dance Company at Sadler’s Wells
• “Revisor” by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young / Kidd Pivot at Sadler’s Wells
• “Transverse Orientation” by Dance Umbrella and Sadler’s Wells at Sadler’s Wells

Best Actress

• Lily Allen for “2:22 A Ghost Story” at Noël Coward Theatre
• Sheila Atim for “Constellations – Donmar Warehouse” at Vaudeville Theatre
• Emma Corrin for “Anna X” at Harold Pinter Theatre
• Cush Jumbo for “Hamlet” at Young Vic

Best Actor

• Hiran Abeysekera for “Life Of Pi” at Wyndham’s Theatre
• Ben Daniels for “The Normal Heart” at National Theatre – Olivier
• Omari Douglas for “Constellations – Donmar Warehouse” at Vaudeville Theatre
• Charles Edwards for “Best Of Enemies” at Young Vic

Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director

• Rebecca Frecknall for “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” at the Playhouse Theatre
• Michael Longhurst for “Constellations – Donmar Warehouse” at Vaudeville Theatre
• Kathleen Marshall for “Anything Goes” at Barbican Theatre
• Max Webster for “Life Of Pi” at Wyndham’s Theatre

Outstanding Achievement in Affiliate Theatre

• “10 Nights” at Bush Theatre
• “Folk at Hampstead” Theatre Downstairs
• “The Invisible Hand” at Kiln Theatre
• “Old Bridge” at Bush Theatre
• “A Place For We” at Park Theatre

Best Family Show

• “Billionaire Boy at Garrick” Theatre
• “Dragons And Mythical Beasts” at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
• “What The Ladybird Heard” at Palace Theatre
• “Wolf Witch Giant Fairy” at Royal Opera House – Linbury Theatre

Best New Play

• “2:22 A Ghost Story” at Noël Coward Theatre
• “Best Of Enemies” at Young Vic
• “Cruise” at Duchess Theatre
• “Life Of Pi” at Wyndham’s Theatre

Mastercard Best New Musical

• “Back To The Future – The Musical” at Adelphi Theatre
• “The Drifters Girl” at Garrick Theatre
• “Frozen” at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
• “Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical” at Lyric Theatre
• “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at Piccadilly Theatre

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