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Olivier Awards 2025 Announces Full Line-Up of Presenters, Performances and Broadcast Details
Published on
March 31, 2025
By
Julia Jordan
Ceremony to Take Place at Royal Albert Hall on 6 April, Hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter
The Olivier Awards 2025 with Mastercard is set to take centre stage at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 6 April, with final details announced for this year’s ceremony. Hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter, the event will honour the best of London theatre and feature an evening of live performances, celebrity presenters, and special broadcast coverage.
Celebrating 40 years since Sir Laurence Olivier gave his name to the ceremony in 1984, this year’s awards mark a major milestone for the UK’s most prestigious theatre honours.
Star-Studded Presenter Line-Up Revealed
This year’s awards will feature a diverse array of high-profile presenters from across the worlds of theatre, television, film, music, and fashion. Among those confirmed to present are:
Hayley Atwell
Rose Ayling-Ellis
Samantha Barks
Cate Blanchett
Corbin Bleu
Tom Burke
Naomi Campbell
Elizabeth Debicki
Idris Elba
Marianne Elliott
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Martin Freeman
Tom Hiddleston
Celia Imrie
Shobana Jeyasingh
Jane Krakowski
Ewan McGregor
Chris O’Dowd
Elaine Paige
Harriet Scott
Bryn Terfel
Gok Wan
Jacqueline Wilson
Live Performances from This Year’s Top Musicals
The ceremony will also showcase performances from a selection of the year’s most celebrated new musicals and revivals. Audiences can expect highlights from:
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812
Why Am I So Single?
These performances reflect the strength and variety of musical theatre currently on UK stages, and will offer a taste of what’s to come in the year ahead.
Broadcast Coverage on ITV and Magic Radio
For those unable to attend in person, the Olivier Awards will be broadcast nationally:
ITV1 and STV will air a highlights programme at 10.15pm on Sunday 6 April
The show will be available on-demand via ITVX and STV Player
Magic Radio will feature a dedicated Olivier Awards broadcast from 8pm, with highlights from 9pm
About the Olivier Awards
Founded in 1976 and presented by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT), the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class talent and productions that define London theatre. With categories spanning plays, musicals, dance and opera, the ceremony honours excellence across the full breadth of live performance in the UK.
The 2025 event continues to highlight the creative achievements of the sector while offering a platform for new and established artists alike.
Stay tuned for the winners of the 2025 Olivier Awards
With a high-profile host duo, a strong line-up of performers and presenters, and wide-reaching broadcast access, the Olivier Awards 2025 promises to be a night of theatrical celebration worthy of its legacy. As London continues to lead the world in live performance, this year's ceremony stands as a reminder of the talent, resilience, and imagination that keep the industry thriving.
See the full list of 2025 Olivier Award Nominations here.
For the latest updates, follow the Olivier Awards on social media and tune in on 6 April.
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