Apply to become an Olivier Panellist

To apply to be on the Panel for the Olivier Awards, we would like you to answer the questions in this application form.

Our Family panel will judge Best Family Show. We are looking for groups of two panellists consisting of an adult (over 18) with an accompanying child (under 14). Panellists need to attend all eligible Family shows together (adult & child).

Previously nominated shows include Bluey's Big Play, Brainiac Live, Midsummer Mechanicals & Dinosaur World Live. Productions in this category may be aimed at much younger audiences and this should be considered before applying to be a panellist.

We anticipate our Family Panel will see around 10-15 productions throughout the year. These productions usually take place during school holidays.

We are particularly interested in hearing from families/groups with more than one child in different age groups, as this may allow older and younger children to attend shows best suited to their age range. If you have more than one child in your household, please let us know in question 3.

To have the chance to become a panellist, please write one 150-word review of a production you have seen together in the last year, a paragraph telling us a bit about you both, plus a list of all the other productions you have seen in the last 12 months.

With our family panel, the child’s opinions truly matter to us, and they will be fully involved in the decision-making process.

This years eligibility period runs from 18 February 2026 for approximately a year.

Please note that you need to be aged 18 years old or over to be considered for this panellist position

Please complete the following questions.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview on one of the following dates:
15 January 2026
16 January 2026
19 January 2026
20 January 2026

Prior to attending the interview, we will ask you if you have any access needs, what your pronouns are, and for a phonetic spelling of your name, to ensure that we pronounce it correctly when we meet you. Please note, only the adult will be needed for the interview.

Please complete and submit this application form by 12noon on Monday 5 January 2026

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Please answer the questions below.

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* 1. Candidate information

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* 2. How did you hear about this opportunity?

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* 3. Please write a short paragraph telling us a bit about you both. (For example, your connection as a pair, why you would like to be on the Family panel etc.)

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* 4. Please write a short review (approx. 150 words) of a production you have seen in the last year

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* 5. Please list the productions you have seen in the last year

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* 6. Are you based in or around London and able to travel to/from the area regularly?

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