OLIVIER AWARDS AND BRITISH THEATRE

Early day motion 1016, tabled 9 March 2009 by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative). Signed by 29 members.

That this House congratulates the winners and nominees at this year's Olivier Awards; notes in particular the success of the National Theatre of Scotland's Black Watch and the Donmar Warehouse, both of which won four awards; further congratulates the Royal Shakespeare Company, which won four awards and the English National Opera which won two awards; celebrates the awarding of a lifetime achievement award to the playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn; applauds this recognition of the continued talent and success of the British threatre industry; and urges the national broadcasters to broadcast this event next year in order to highlight the importance and excellence of theatre in this country.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Scottish National Party 6, Conservative 5, Liberal Democrat 2, UUP 1.