1978 Laurence Olivier Awards

The 1978 Society of West End Theatre Awards were held in 1978 in London celebrating excellence in West End theatre by the Society of West End Theatre. The awards would not become the Laurence Olivier Awards, as they are known today, until the 1984 ceremony.

1978 Society of West End Theatre Awards

Winners and nominees

Details of winners (in bold) and nominees, in each award category, per the Society of London Theatre.[1]

Play of the Year Musical of the Year
Comedy of the Year
Actor of the Year in a New Play Actress of the Year in a New Play
Actor of the Year in a Revival Actress of the Year in a Revival
Performance of the Year in a Musical Comedy Performance of the Year
Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role
Director of the Year
Designer of the Year
Outstanding Achievement of the Year in Ballet Production of the Year in Ballet
Outstanding Achievement in Opera Production of the Year in Opera

Productions with multiple nominations and awards

The following 16 productions received multiple nominations:

The following three productions received multiple awards:

See also

References

  1. "Olivier Winners 1978". officiallondontheatre.com. Society of London Theatre. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
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