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What is the Laurence Olivier Award granted for?

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The Laurence Olivier Award is a British theatre award presented by the Society of London Theatre in recognition of excellence in professional theatre. The award is named after the actor and director Laurence Olivier, who served as the first director of the National Theatre from 1963 to 1973. The Olivier Awards are considered to be the most prestigious theatre awards in the United Kingdom.
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