1985 Laurence Olivier Awards

The 1985 Laurence Olivier Awards were presented by the Society of London Theatre in 1985 at the Dominion Theatre in London,[1] celebrating excellence in West End theatre. It was broadcast by BBC Television,[1] 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.[2]

1985 Laurence Olivier Awards
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Winners and nominees

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Details of winners (in bold) and nominees, in each award category, per the Society of London Theatre.[3]

Play of the Year Musical of the Year
Comedy of the Year
Actor of the Year Actress of the Year
Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical
Comedy Performance of the Year
Outstanding Performance of the Year in a Supporting Role Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre
Director of the Year
Designer of the Year
Outstanding Individual Performance of the Year in a New Dance Production Outstanding New Dance Production of the Year
Outstanding Individual Performance of the Year in a New Opera Production Outstanding New Opera Production of the Year
Award for Outstanding Achievement
Society Special Award

Productions with multiple nominations and awards

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The following 18 productions, including one ballet and two operas, received multiple nominations:

The following three productions received multiple awards:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "The Laurence Olivier Awards 1985". British Film Institute. 1985. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022. Coverage of the Laurence Olivier Awards 1985, from the Dominion Theatre, London. ... Transmission Company: BBC Television
  2. ^ "Olivier Awards | 2003 Winners & Nominations". officiallondontheatre.com. Society of London Theatre. 2003. Archived from the original on 4 February 2004. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Olivier Winners 1985". officiallondontheatre.com. Society of London Theatre. Archived from the original on 19 November 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
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