Nick Mohammed, best known for his role in Ted Lasso and as a finalist on Celebrity Traitors, has been announced as the host for this year's Olivier Awards. The ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 12 April, marking the 50th anniversary of the awards.
Mohammed will follow in the footsteps of his Ted Lasso co-star Hannah Waddingham, who presented the Oliviers in 2023 and 2024. Last year, the event was co-hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. The awards celebrate achievements in theatre, dance and opera.
'To host the Oliviers in its 50th year is not only a dream come true but an absolute honour and privilege,' said Mohammed. 'I love it not only for the breadth of theatrical talent it celebrates, but also for the extraordinary variety of live performances it showcases on the night itself. While I will try to remain in the wings during these, I can't promise I won't be singing along (in full voice). But at least I won't be on roller skates this time.'
Mohammed previously performed on roller skates at the 2024 Bafta awards in character as his alter ego Mr Swallow. The Oliviers, established in 1976, are overseen by the Society of London Theatre. Nominations will be revealed on Thursday, and winners are chosen by industry figures, stage luminaries and theatre-loving members of the public.
Special awards will be given to choreographer Wayne McGregor (outstanding contribution to dance) and soprano Danielle De Niese (outstanding contribution to opera). Industry recognition awards will go to children's playwright David Wood, Betty Laine (founder of Laine Theatre Arts college), and Linda Tolhurst, stagedoor keeper at the National Theatre for almost half a century. Highlights of the ceremony will be broadcast by the BBC on the same evening.
