'I won’t be on roller-skates this time!'

Nick Mohammed will host this year's Olivier Awards, the 50th anniversary of the leading theatre accolades.

The event will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 12 April and will be broadcast on BBC television and radio.

Mohammed  said: 'To host the Oliviers in its 50th year is not only a dream come true but an absolute honour and privilege. I love it not only for the breadth of theatrical talent it celebrates, but also for the extraordinary variety of live performances it showcases on the night itself.

'While I will try to remain in the wings during these, I can’t promise I won’t be singing along (in full voice). But at least I won’t be on roller-skates this time!'

Mohammed donned roller-skates and in a sparkly dinner jacket to present an award as his irritating alter ego Mr Swallow,at the 2024 Bafta awards

Published: 5 Mar 2026