The moviegoers waited patiently outside The Olivier theatre for Olivier nominees Helena Bonham Carter and Javier Bardem to emerge after Olivier nominations had been announced at midnight London time. Watching Olivier nominations unfold backstage made me realise how overlooked theatre has become these days and why theatregoers deserve recognition more than actors or actresses. Olivier nominations aren't handed out randomly every year – everyone votes for Olivier nominations – so awards ceremonies tend to skew older male, wealthy professionals, theatre insiders, opera singers, actresses, actresses, actresses, actresses,