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The most prestigious event in the UK’s theatrical calendar, the presentation of the 36th Olivier Awards with MasterCard will take place for the first time in its entirety at the Royal Opera House, London on Sunday 15 April 2012 when distinguished guests from London’s arts and cultural scene will join winners and celebrities at the glamorous red carpet event. New for this year will be a live show relay to a New York celebration of the awards where an invited audience of VIPs including British stars on Broadway and high profile industry figures will gather to celebrate the awards.
The BBC will be giving the awards extensive live coverage on television (via the Red Button), on Radio 2 and online, with red carpet coverage from 5pm and the Ceremony starting at 6pm. The awards will include unique theatrical entertainment created especially for the occasion with music throughout from the BBC Concert Orchestra there will also be a free public event in Covent Garden piazza with live show relay and West End performances.
Nominees announcement to be streamed live online on 15 March 2012
