Hannah Waddingham to host 2023 Olivier Awards

The ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 April.

Sophie Thomas
Sophie Thomas

Ted Lasso actress and three-time Olivier Award-nominee Hannah Waddingham will host the 2023 Olivier Awards ceremony. The 2023 Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 April.

Find out the 2023 Olivier Awards nominations on London Theatre.

The Emmy Award-winning actress is best known for playing Rebecca Welton in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso. Waddingham made her West End debut in 2000 in The Beautiful Game, with a theatre CV including Spamalot, A Little Night Music, Into the Woods, The Wizard of Oz, and Kiss Me, Kate.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical choreographer Anthony Van Laast will serve as the creative director for the event. Find out more about the 2023 Olivier Awards.

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards have become Britain's most prestigious stage honours. Check out our complete guide to the Oliviers.

Photo credit: Hannah Waddingham (Photo courtesy of Olivier Awards)

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