The Olivier Awards 2023 are here, and the stars pulled out all the stops on this year’s red carpet.
Taking place at the Royal Albery Hall in London and hosted by Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham, the annual ceremony celebrates the excellence in professional theatre.
This year’s nominees include stars such as Rose Ayling-Ellis for her performance in As You Like It, Jodie Comer for her one-woman show Prima Facie, and Paul Mescal for A Streetcar Named Desire.
Productions including the Sister Act revival, Good, To Kill A Mockingbird, and My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) have also been recognised.
Rocking up on this year’s carpet, nominee Beverley Knight wowed in a figure-hugging latex gown.
The West End icon looked sensational in the black number, which pooled at her feet and undoubtedly made her sweat… but hey, pain is gain when it comes to fashion, right?
Posing up a storm for cameras, the actress made a statement with chunky gold jewellery, completing her vampy look with dark eye make-up and a glossy lip.
The Starstruck judge received a nomination for her portrayal of Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia, recognised in the best actress in a supporting role in a music alongside Maimuna Memon, Liza Sadovy, and Marisha Wallace.
Meanwhile, Killing Eve’s Jodie was a real vision in red.
The actress showcased her natural beauty with a simple make-up look, as her bold gown did all the talking, highlighting her long legs with a dip-hem.
She swept her long blonde locks back into a low bun and added an ear cuff.
Elsewhere, Normal People actor Paul looked extremely dapper in a black tux.
The Irish star had everyone swooning in the smart ensemble, ready for a night of celebrations after receiving a best actor nom in the category alongside Tom Hollander, Rafe Spall, David Tennant, and Giles Terera.
He was all smiles as he posed for pictures alongside his A Streetcar Named Desire co-stars Dwane Walcott, Patsy Ferran, and Anjana Vasan.
Sheridan Smith was the picture of elegance at this year’s awards, donning a beige satin skirt with a white blouse.
The West End star – who has performed in productions such as Little Shop of Horrors, Legally Blonde, Funny Girl, and, most recently, Shirley Valentine – added to her height with a pair of peep-toe heels, completing her outfit with some statement earrings.
Other attendees included Luke Evans, who proved he definitely scrubs up well in a bow tie, of course also with his famous moustace.
TV presenter Laura Whitmore also went all black in pantsuit.
The former Love Island host recently made her own West End debut as Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story, taking over the lead role from Lily Allen before Cheryl joined this year.
Suzy Eddie Izzard brought the colour in a pastel blue coat and sparkling silver clutch bag, making a statement with a vibrant red lip.
Dita von Teese put on a glamorous display in a low-cut gown, encrusted with crystals, while Dame Arlene Phillips went pink in a metallic blush-coloured frock.
Leanne Robinson, David Furnish, Mei Mac, Lesley Joseph, Rob Madge, and many more also worked their magic.
After securing a very impressive seven nods, after newly transferring to the West End after sell-out runs on Broadway, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is one of the most nominated shows this year.
Following closely, A Streetcar Named Desire, To Kill A Mockingbird, and The Band’s Visit, all have six noms.
What’s more 27 actors have earned acting nominations for the first time, such as Caroline Quentin, Sharon Small, and Anjana Vasan.
The Olivier Awards 2023 will air on ITV1 and ITVX from 10.15pm.
Olivier Awards 2023 nominees
Best Actor
Tom Hollander – Patriots
Paul Mescal- A Streetcar Named Desire
Rafe Spall – To Kill a Mockingbird
David Tennant – Good
Giles Terera – Blues for an Alabama Sky
Best Actor in a Musical
Alon Moni Aboutboul – The Band’s Visit
Arthur Darvill – Oklahoma
Julian Ovenden- South Pacific
Andrew Rannells – Tammy Faye
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Mark Akintimehin, Emmanuel Akwafo , Nnabiko Ejimofor, Darragh Hand, Aruna Jalloh and Kaine Lawrence – For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy
Will Keen- Patriots
Elliot Levey – Good
David Moorst – To Kill a Mockingbird
Sule Rimi – Blues for an Alabama Sky
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Rose Ayling-Ellis – As You Like It
Pamela Nomvete – To Kill a Mockingbird
Caroline Quentin – Jack Absolute Flies Again
Sharon Small – Good
Anjana Vasan – A Streetcar Named Desire
Best Director
Rebecca Frecknall – A Streetcar Named Desire
Robert Hastie – Standing at the Sky’s Edge
Justin Martin – Prima Facie
Phelim McDermott – My Neighbour Totoro
Bartlett Sher – To Kill a Mockingbird
Best Revival
The Crucible
Good
Jerusalem
A Streetcar Named Desire
Best Actress
Jodie Comer – Prima Facie
Patsy Ferran – A Streetcar Named Desire
Mei Mac – My Neighbour Totoro
Janet McTeer – Pheadra
Nicola Walker – The Corn Is Green
Best Actress in a Musical
Katie Brayben – Tammy Faye
Anoushka Lucas – Oklahoma
Miri Mesika – The Band’s Visit
Faith Omole – Standing at the Sky’s Edge
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Sharif Afifi – The Band’s Visit
Peter Polycarpou – The Band’s Visit
Clive Rowe- in Sister Act
Zubin Varla – Tammy Faye
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Beverley Knight – Sylvia
Maimuna Memon – Standing at the Sky’s Edge
Liza Sadovy- Oklahoma
Marisha Wallace – Oklahoma
Best New Play
For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy
Patriots
Prima Facie
To Kill a Mockingbird
Best New Musical
The Band’s Visit e
Standing at the Sky’s Edge
Sylvia
Tammy Faye
Best Revival of a Musical
My Fair Lady
Oklahoma
Sister Act
South Pacific
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