The Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Performer was an annual award presented by the Society of London Theatre in recognition of the "world-class status of 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 commingled actor/actress award was introduced in 2002, was also presented in 2003, then was retired. On the two occasions that this award was given, it was presented to an actor.
Winners and nominees 2000s Year Performer Musical Character 2002 Benjamin Davies Fucking Games Danny Jack Davenport The Servant Tony Ralf Little Presence George Harrison Leah Muller Six Characters Looking for an Author The Stepdaughter 2003 Noel Clarke Where Do We Live Shed Toby Dantzic Where Do We Live Ron Sam Heughan Outlying Islands John Sid Mitchell The Dead Eye Boy Soren
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