The Olivier Awards - Season 4 / Year 1988
Season 4 / Year 1988
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The 1988 Laurence Olivier Awards
Presented by the Society of West End Theatre Introduced by Russ Abbot and Julia McKenzie from the stage of the Victoria Palace Theatre,
London in the presence of HRH The Prince Edward. A glittering night of stars who present and receive the highest accolades for their work in the theatre, and enjoy special entertainment from West End shows.
The awards include play of the year, comedy of the year, musical of the year, actor and actress of the year, the most promising newcomer of the year, and outstanding achievement of the year in opera and dance.
Stars presenting awards include: Jill Gascoine, Charlton Heston, Hinge and Bracket, Ian McKeUen and Mary Martin
Among the shows represented in the gala are: Kiss Me Kate, Blues in the Night, Up on the Roof, Follies, The Rink, South Pacific, The Phantom of the Opera
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