The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard, British theatre’s most prestigious honours, have been announced. The awards, which this year celebrate their 50^th anniversary, will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April, showcasing the very best of London theatre in a star-studded ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed.

In what has been another outstanding year on London’s stages, bold new writing has sat alongside revelatory revivals, large-scale spectacle and intimate studio work, reflecting the breadth and vitality of the UK’s world-leading theatre industry. International stars and homegrown talent alike have lit up our stages, while creatives have pushed boundaries with remarkable imagination and skill.

With 11 total nominations each, Into The Woods and Paddington The Musical are this year’s most-nominated shows. Three plays receive six nominations each: All My Sons, Kenrex, and Stereophonic.
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Nick Mohammed will host the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard, celebrating 50 years of theatre’s biggest night. The star-studded ceremony, showcasing London’s world-leading theatre industry, will take place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April.

Nick Mohammed is a double Emmy-nominated actor, comedian and writer whose work spans screen and stage. As Nate in Apple TV+’s multi-award-winning Ted Lasso, Nick starred opposite Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham, delivering a performance that earned him two Emmy nominations. His television credits also include leading roles in Deep Cover, Slow Horses and Intelligence – which he created, wrote and executive produced – alongside appearances across a wide range of British and international drama and comedy.

Last year, Nick reached the final of the BBC’s hit series Celebrity Traitors, the first episode of which became the biggest UK unscripted broadcast since 2022, attracting 11.7 million viewers. Alongside his screen success, Nick has built a strong reputation as a live performer, bringing his sharp writing and character-driven comedy to the West End and major theatres across the UK to widespread critical acclaim. He can currently be seen on stage in his live comedy tour Show Pony, which continues to draw rave reviews.

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