The UK’s Eurovision Song Contest will be coming back to the UK for the first time since 1998. And fans are getting excited with the announcement.
The competition is one of the most iconic TV events in the world and it’s always a big deal. And this year’s field is set to be on another level.
Hannah Waddingham will host the 2023 Olivier Awards
Hannah Waddingham has been selected to host the 2023 Olivier Awards in London. The 48-year-old actress, best known for playing AFC Richmond manager Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso, is a three-time Olivier nominee with a theatre career that includes Spamalot, A Little Night Music and Kiss Me Kate.
In her upcoming role, she’ll open the show with a surprise performance! Fans predict she’ll be accompanied by a choir of nuns from the stage version of Sister Act.
The Olivier Awards are the biggest theatrical honours in the UK. They are handed out by the Society of London Theatre to celebrate excellence in plays, musicals and dance.
Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley both won leading actor awards for their roles in Cabaret, which transformed the West End’s Playhouse Theatre into the ‘Kit Kat Club’ to huge critical acclaim. It was also named the best musical revival of the year, beating Back to the Future The Musical, Spring Awakening and Get Up Stand Up!
The British actress will open the show with a surprise performance
Hannah Waddingham is a British actress and model who mainly works in the theatre industry. She has been nominated for several awards and has earned a strong reputation for her performances in various plays and series like Spamalot and The Wizard of Oz.
In addition to her acting career, she also has a successful singing and modeling career. Her music has been prominently featured in popular television shows and movies.
She is a three-time Olivier Award nominee and has appeared in numerous plays, including Spamalot and The Wizard of Oz. Her latest role as AFC Richmond manager Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso has taken her career to the next level and won her an Emmy award last year.
She has been a fan favorite ever since she started in the industry. Fans can’t wait to see what she will bring to the show.
Fans are predicting an epic opening act
The British actress has been known to theatre fans for many years, starring in shows like Spamalot and The Wizard of Oz. She’s also played roles in movies and TV shows like Game of Thrones and Ted Lasso.
In addition to her acting career, Hannah Waddingham has been a singer and songwriter for decades. Her music has been featured on film and television as well.
Eurovision is a hugely popular international song competition that aims to unite the continent through music. It’s been around since 1956 and is now a global phenomenon, with 40 countries taking part this year.
Earlier this week, the Eurovision organizers announced major voting changes for 2023 that will see professional juries scrapped from the semi-finals and viewers alone choosing who makes it to the grand final. This will protect the contest from the irregular voting patterns seen in six countries last year.
The Olivier Awards will take place on April 2
The Olivier Awards are held each year to honor excellence in London’s theatre industry. The event was first known as the Society of West End Theatre Awards, but in 1984 they were renamed to honor British actor Laurence Olivier.
This year, the top nominees included Cabaret with 11 nominations and Anything Goes with nine. Back to the Future – The Musical, based on the 1985 movie, earned seven nominations, including Best New Musical.
Meanwhile, Life of Pi topped the play categories with five awards. It also received the Best Actor and Actress in Musical statuettes for Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, as well as the award for Best Musical Revival.
The Oliviers are considered the London counterpart to the Tony Awards. These awards recognize individuals from West End productions and leading non-commercial theaters in London across various categories, including plays, musicals, dance, opera, and affiliate theater. The awards are broadcast live on ITV and radio.
