Olivier Awards with Mastercard 2026 - Olivier Panel - Application Form

Apply to become an Olivier Panellist

To apply to be on the Panel for the Olivier Awards, we would like you to answer the questions in this application form.

This year, we are looking to fill positions on four panels: Theatre, Opera, Dance & Affiliate. You may apply to be on multiple panels, however you can only serve on one.

Panellists are required to see all of the eligible productions in their chosen category. This can include up to 120 plays or musicals in London, though the numbers are usually lower for Opera and Dance. Panellists normally receive two free tickets to each show, plus a free programme. This unpaid position lasts for a year and expenses are not covered.

We are looking for people with a proven passion in the area they are applying for, as well as an ability to commit to seeing up to 2/3 productions a week. This years eligibility period runs from 15 February 2025 for approximately a year.

Please note that you need to be aged 18 years old or over to be considered for this panellist position

Please complete the following questions.

Successful candidates from this round will be asked to an interview. The interviews will take place virtually during the afternoons of 9, 10, 14, and 15 January.

Prior to attending the interview, we will ask you if you have any access needs, what your pronouns are, and for a phonetic spelling of your name, to ensure that we pronounce it correctly when we meet you.

Please complete and submit this application form by 12noon on Tuesday 2 January

Further information on how we use your data, including any special category data, is set out in our privacy policy.

Please answer the questions below.

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* 1. Candidate information

Name: *

Preferred pronouns:

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City/Town

State/Province

Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

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* 2. Which panel/s are you applying for?

Theatre

Affiliate

Dance

Opera

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* 3. Have you previously applied to be on an Olivier Awards Panel? If so, please state which panel and the year you applied

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* 4. Have you previously served on an Olivier Awards Panel? If so, please state which panel and the year you served

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* 5. Please write a short review (approx. 150 words) of a production you have seen in the last year

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* 6. Please list the productions you have seen in the last year

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* 7. Are you based in or around London and able to travel to/from the area regularly?

Yes

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* 8. If you are successful in your application to be an Olivier panellist, you may be required to see up to 3 shows a week between February 2025 and February 2026. Please confirm that this a commitment you would be able to make.

I confirm the commitment involved in being an Olivier Panellist as stated above.

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* 9. I confirm I am 18 years or older by 15 February 2025

I confirm