Paddington and Into the Woods up for 11 Olivier awards each
Paddington: The Musical and Into the Woods lead the Olivier awards with 11 nominations each, competing across multiple categories including best new musical and best director.
'Paddington' and 'Into the Woods' lead the London theatre shows nominated in the 2026 Olivier Awards
Paddington the Musical leads Olivier Award nominations with 11, while critically acclaimed productions like Evita and Much Ado About Nothing receive surprisingly fewer nominations, raising questions about selection consistency.
Kate dazzles in velvet gown as she attends Royal Variety Performance with William
Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the Royal Variety Performance featuring Paddington The Musical, Jessie J, Laufey, Madness, and a Les Misérables 40th‑anniversary finale.
The 10 best new London theatre openings in November 2025
November 2025 brings blockbuster West End openings including Paddington the Musical, The Hunger Games: On Stage, celebrity-led Arthur Miller and Shakespeare productions, and pantomime season.
