The Royal Court has dominated this year's Laurence Olivier Awards with both Enron and Jerusalem battling for the best new play prize.

Fans of the best in theatre breaks have had such a treat this year that, for the first time, three categories have been extended to contain six nominations each.

Enron and Jerusalem are both up for six prizes, with the Royal Court also claiming nods for The Priory and one for Mike Bartlett's Cock.

The Donmar Warehouse has picked up ten nominations across five different productions, with The Mountaintop up for the best new play.

Theatre break favourites such as Calendar Girls, Oliver! and Hello Dolly! have all been recognised in the awards.

Winners of the prizes will be announced at a ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel on March 21st, where all the stars will gather together in celebration of a record-breaking year for theatre.

Fans of the best in theatre breaks can currently watch Jerusalem at the Apollo Theatre, London, until April 24th.

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Posted by Rob Stanworth