Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been nominated for ELEVEN Olivier Awards, a record for a stage play. The Olivier Awards re the most prestigious theatre awards in the UK and are named after Laurence Olivier, famed actor and founder of The National Theatre Company. The winners will be announced at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 9th April. Cursed Child was nominated in the following categories:

• Best New Play
• Best Director – John Tiffany
• Best Actor –  Jamie Parker
• Best Actress in Supporting Role – Noma Dumezweni
• Best Actor in Supporting Role – Anthony Boyle
• Best Set Design – Christine Jones
• Best Costume Design – Katrina Lindsay
• Best Sound Design – Gareth Fry
• Best Lighting Design – Neil Austin
• Best Theatre Choreographer – Steven Hoggett
• Outstanding Achievement in Music – Imogen Heap