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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:

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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