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The Laurence Olivier Awards

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The Laurence Olivier Awards are held each year at venues in London and honour achievement in the theatre, with categories such as best director, best actor and best actress. They are named after Sir Laurence Olivier, a British actor famous for his roles in Shakespeare plays.

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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