Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Playwright
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| Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Playwright | |
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| Awarded for | Most Promising Playwright |
| Location |  England |
| Presented by | Society of London Theatre |
| First awarded | 2002 |
| Last awarded | 2003 |
| Website | officiallondontheatre |
The Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Playwright was an annual award presented by the Society of London Theatre in recognition of achievements in commercial London theatre. The awards were established as the Society of West End Theatre Awards in 1976, and renamed in 1984 in honour of English actor and director Laurence Olivier.
This award was introduced in 2002, was also presented in 2003, then was retired.
Winners and nominees
2000s
| Year | Writer | Production |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ||
| Grae Cleugh | Fucking Games | |
| Abi Morgan | Tender | |
| Simon Stephens | Herons | |
| 2003 | ||
| Charlotte Eilenberg | The Lucky Ones | |
| Christopher Shinn | Where Do We Live |
References
- London Theatre Guide. "The Laurence Olivier Awards: Full List of Winners, 1976-2008" (.PDF). 1976-2008. The Society of London Theatre. p. 20.