Laurence Olivier Awards

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/laurence-olivier-awards

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the original name?Society of West End Theatre Awards
2. What is the renamed year?1984
3. Why are they called the Oliviers?They were renamed in 1984 to honor Sir Laurence Olivier, a famous actor who helped shape British theatre.
4. Who decides who wins the awards?The Society of London Theatre organizes the awards and chooses winners from all the different categories each year.

Theatrical Production: The entire process of creating and staging a play, musical, or other performance.
Discretionary Award: An award given based on judgment or choice, not necessarily following strict category rules.
Artistic Merit: The quality of artistic value, skill, and creativity demonstrated in a work.