The Laurence Olivier Awards
Study note
The Laurence Olivier Awards are among the most important prizes for theatre in the UK. They are held each year in London and honour outstanding achievement in the theatre, with categories such as best director, best actor and best actress. They are the leading awards for stage work, just as the Oscars and BAFTAs are for film.
The awards are named after Sir Laurence Olivier, who was a famous British actor, well known in particular for his performances in Shakespeare's plays. So for this topic, remember that the Laurence Olivier Awards are for theatre and that Sir Laurence Olivier himself was an actor, not a composer, sculptor or architect.
Memory tip: Laurence Olivier Awards: top UK theatre prizes, named after the actor Sir Laurence Olivier.
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The Laurence Olivier Awards are given for achievement in which field?
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The Laurence Olivier Awards: questions, answers and explanations
1. The Laurence Olivier Awards are given for achievement in which field?
- Cinema
- Science
- Theatre
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Correct answer: Theatre
The Laurence Olivier Awards honour achievement in the theatre.
2. Sir Laurence Olivier, after whom the theatre awards are named, was famous as a what?
- Actor
- Sculptor
- Composer
- Architect
Correct answer: Actor
Sir Laurence Olivier was a British actor known for his Shakespearean roles.
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