Elizabeth Hurley, Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and Cate Blanchett led the star arrivals at the Olivier Awards on Sunday evening at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
The stars of the stage were out in force for the UK’S biggest night of theatre awards, which is this year celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Elizabeth Hurley attended the event with her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus and her son Damian, looking stunning in a plunging white dress with wrap detail.
The British actress wore her brunette locks in a bouncy blown out style with glamorous make-up, accessorising with silver jewellery.
Rachel Zegler, who is nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for Evita at The London Palladium, looked amazing in a strapless black dress with gold chains.
She wore her black locks loose with dramatic make-up.
Cate Blanchett, who was nominated for Best Actress for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre, was also in attendance at the ceremony.
Elizabeth Hurley, Rachel Zegler and Cate Blanchett led the star arrivals at the Olivier Awards on Sunday evening at the Royal Albert Hall in London
The stars of the stage were out in force for the UK’S biggest night of theatre awards, which is this year celebrating its 50th anniversary (pictured Rachel Zegler)
Rosamund Pike, who is currently starring in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End, looked elegant in a navy silk dress for the ceremony
The actress made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie Uniacke
Cate Blanchett, who is hoping to pick up Best Actress for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre, was also in attendance at the ceremony and wore a long black dress from Lanvin
Best Actress nominee Rosamund Pike, 47, who is currently starring in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End, looked elegant in a navy silk dress for the ceremony.
The actress made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie Uniacke.
Rosamund appeared to confirm she has secretly married her partner of 16 years, after previously referring to him as her ‘husband’ in November last year.
Tom Hiddleston gazed adoringly at and fiancée Zawe Ashton as they posed for photos.
The loved-up couple enjoyed a rare night out just months after confirming they’d welcomed their second child. You can read the full story here.
Tom, 45, who starred as Benedick in the 2025 West End production of Much Ado About Nothing alongside Hayley Atwell, cut a dashing figure in a classic black tuxedo.
Meanwhile Zawe, 41, commanded attention in a dramatic red ruffled gown that ensured all eyes were on her.
The dress also featured feathers as well as a plunging neckline and was cinched with a perfectly coordinating ribbon.
Elizabeth was joined by her son Damian and boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus
The actress looked stunning in a plunging white dress with wrap detail as she posed hand in hand with country singer Billy Ray, 64, who looked stylish in all black
Cate, who is nominated for Best Actress, posed for a photo with theatre director Thomas Ostermeier
Tom Hiddleston, who starred as Benedick in the 2025 West End production of Much Ado About Nothing alongside Hayley Atwell, was joined by his fiancée Zawe Ashton
The actress caught the eye in a layered red dress
Helen Mirren, 80, looked age-defying as she posed in a white shirt dress
Helen was joined by Sir Ian McKellen in the winners room at The Oliver Awards
Ambika Mod, 30, nailed feminine chic in a black suit from Paul Smith. The actress recently completed a run in the world premiere of Porn Play at the Royal Court Theatre
Minnie Driver, 56, who recently starred in the West End premiere of the one-person play Every Brilliant Thing, looked lovely in a white strapless floral dress
Tom Fletcher, 40, who is the songwriter for Paddington: The Musical, was joined by his glamorous wife Giovanna, 41
Emma, 50, and Matt Willis, 42, were dressed to impress for the ceremony. Emma supported Matt during his starring role as the Emcee in the West End production of Cabaret
The presenter looked lovely in a plunging black dress which she teamed with perspex heels
Jo Whiley, 60, put on a vibrant display in a bright orange dress after running the London Half Marathon earlier in the day
SIlent Witness actress Emilia Fox, 51, looked sophisticated in a white pencil dress with puff sleeves
Monica Barbaro looked incredible in a silk cream and black dress
Olivia Williams looked chic in a red sweeping gown as she posed for the cameras
Jessica Swale
Jane Krakowski and Tracie Bennett
Former Strictly star Oti Mabuse turned heads in her orange corset minidress
YouTuber Saffron Barker was one of the early arrivals
Sadiq Khan and his wife Saadiya attended the awards show
Eliza Lumley and Sonia Friedman
James Hameed and Arti Shah beamed as they posed for a photo
Adam Fisher beamed as he arrived at the awards
Giles Terera and Aaron Pierre
Corbin Bleu and Sasha Clements
Alex Hassell and Emma King
Tom Fletcher showed off his suave new look as he arrived at the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday with his wife Giovanna, after his West End smash Paddington landed an impressive 11 nominations.
The musician, 40, cut a dapper figure in a blue velvet blazer as he posed alongside his wife, 41, on the red carpet at the star-studded event, held at the Royal Albert Hall.
Coordinating with Giovanna’s elegant ensemble, Tom teamed his blazer with a crisp white shirt, a black bow tie, and tailored black trousers.
Meanwhile, his wife cut a glamorous figure in a plunging navy gown as the couple put on a cosy display.
Actor, comedian and The Traitors star Nick Mohammed will be hosting the star-studded ceremony which will be broadcast from 7pm on the BBC.
In terms of nominations, two musicals lead the way with the most – as Into the Woods and Paddington The Musical have 11 each.
The most nominated plays are All My Sons, Kenrex and Stereophonic, with six nominations each.
Best Actress nominations go to Cate Blanchett, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Julia McDermott, Rosamund Pike and Rosie Sheehy.
Best Actor nominations go to Bryan Cranston, Sean Hayes, Tom Hiddleston, Jack Holden and David Shields.
Dame Elaine Paige will be honoured with this year’s Special Award at Sunday night’s ceremony.
‘As we celebrate 50 years of the Olivier Awards, it is especially fitting to honour a performer whose artistry, dedication and generosity have inspired generations of audiences and artists alike,’ Kash Bennett, president of the Society of London Theatre, said in a statement.
Other nominees include Tracie Bennett, Corbin Bleu, Paapa Essiedu, Kate Fleetwood, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Jane Krakowski, Andy Nyman, Hayley Squires, Giles Terera, Sophie Thompson and Rachel Zegler.
Award presenters will include Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Helen Mirren, and Dame Arlene Phillips.
Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre.
Olivier Awards THE NOMINATIONS
Cunard Best New Musical
Here We Are, book by David Ives, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim at National Theatre – Lyttelton
Paddington The Musical, music & lyrics by Tom Fletcher & book by Jessica Swale at Savoy Theatre
Shucked, book by Robert Horn, music & lyrics by Brandy Clark & Shane McAnally at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry, book by Rachel Joyce, music & lyrics by Passenger at Theatre Royal Haymarket
Best Musical Revival supported by Piper-Heidsieck
American Psycho, book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, music & lyrics by Duncan Sheik, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis at Almeida Theatre
Evita, lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber at The London Palladium
Into The Woods, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine at Bridge Theatre
The Producers, music & lyrics by Mel Brooks, book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan at Garrick Theatre
Best New Play supported by The Londoner
1536 by Ava Pickett at Almeida Theatre
Inter Alia by Suzie Miller at National Theatre – Lyttelton
Kenrex by Jack Holden & Ed Stambollouian at The Other Palace
Punch by James Graham at Young Vic & Apollo Theatre
Best Revival
All My Sons by Arthur Miller at Wyndham’s Theatre
Arcadia by Tom Stoppard at The Old Vic
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, adapted by Duncan Macmillan & Thomas Ostermeier at Barbican Theatre
Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
The Comedy About Spies by Henry Lewis & Henry Shields at Noël Coward Theatre
Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe at @sohoplace
Oh, Mary! by Cole Escola at Trafalgar Theatre
Paranormal Activity by Levi Holloway at Ambassadors Theatre
Best Actress
Cate Blanchett for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre
Marianne Jean-Baptiste for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre
Julia McDermott for Weather Girl at Soho Theatre
Rosamund Pike for Inter Alia at National Theatre – Lyttelton
Rosie Sheehy for Guess How Much I Love You? at Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at Royal Court Theatre
Best Actor
Bryan Cranston for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre
Sean Hayes for Good Night, Oscar at Barbican Theatre Tom Hiddleston for Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Jack Holden for Kenrex at The Other Palace
David Shields for Punch at Young Vic & Apollo Theatre
Best Actor in a Musical
Marc Antolin for The Producers at Garrick Theatre
James Hameed & Arti Shah for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre
Andy Nyman for The Producers at Garrick Theatre
Jamie Parker for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre
Diego Andres Rodriguez for Evita at The London Palladium
Best Actress in a Musical
Katie Brayben for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre
Danielle Fiamanya & Georgina Onuorah for Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Jane Krakowski for Here We Are at National Theatre – Lyttelton
Jenna Russell for The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket
Rachel Zegler for Evita at The London Palladium
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Isis Hainsworth for Arcadia at The Old Vic
Julie Hesmondhalgh for Punch at Young Vic & Apollo Theatre
Lucy Karczewski for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre
Hayley Squires for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre
Sophie Thompson for When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse
Best Costume Design
Enver Chakartash for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre
Linda Cho for The Great Gatsby – A New Musical at London Coliseum
Tom Scutt for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre
Gabriella Slade (Costume Design) & Tahra Zafar (Paddington Design) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre
Best Set Design supported by Blue-i Theatre Technology
Paul Tate dePoo III (Scenic & Projection Design) for The Great Gatsby – A New Musical at London Coliseum
Tom Pye (Set Design) & Ash J Woodward (Video Design) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre
Tom Scutt for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre
David Zinn for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre
Best Sound Design supported by d&b audiotechnik
Adam Fisher for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre
Gareth Owen for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre
Ryan Rumery for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre
Giles Thomas for Kenrex at The Other Palace
Outstanding Musical Contribution
Matt Brind (Orchestrations & Arrangements) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre
Will Butler (Original Songs & Orchestrations) & Justin Craig (Orchestrations) for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre
John Patrick Elliott (Composition) for Kenrex at The Other Palace
Chris Fenwick (Musical Supervision & Arrangements) & Sean Hayes (Live Piano Performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue) for Good Night, Oscar at Barbican Theatre
Best Family Show
The Boy At The Back Of The Class, adapted by Nick Ahad at Rose Theatre
The Boy With Wings, adapted by Arvind Ethan David at Polka Theatre
The Firework-Maker’s Daughter, adapted by Jude Christian at Polka Theatre
The Three Little Pigs, music by George Stiles, book & lyrics by Anthony Drewe at Unicorn Theatre
Best New Dance Production
Into The Hairy by Sharon Eyal for S-E-D at Sadler’s Wells
Mimi’s Shebeen by Alesandra Seutin & KVS at Sadler’s Wells East
Random Taranto by María del Mar Suárez (La Chachi) as part of Dance Umbrella: Change Tempo at The Pit at Barbican
She’s Auspicious by Mythili Prakash at Sadler’s Wells East
Best New Opera Production supported by TAIT
Dead Man Walking by English National Opera at London Coliseum
The Makropulos Case by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House
Tosca by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House
Die Walküre by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Hammed Animashaun for Dealer’s Choice at Donmar Warehouse
Paapa Essiedu for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre
Zachary Hart for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre
Zachary Hart for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre
Giles Terera for Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Trevor Ashley for The Producers at Garrick Theatre
Corbin Bleu for The Great Gatsby – A New Musical at London Coliseum
Tom Edden for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre
Jo Foster for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre
Oliver Savile for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Tracie Bennett for Here We Are at National Theatre – Lyttelton
Amy Booth-Steel for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre
Kate Fleetwood for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre
Georgina Onuorah for Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director
Jordan Fein for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre
Luke Sheppard for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre
Ed Stambollouian for Kenrex at The Other Palace
Lyndsey Turner for 1536 at Almeida Theatre
Ivo van Hove for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre
Gillian Lynne Award for Best Theatre Choreographer
Fabian Aloise for Evita at The London Palladium
Ellen Kane for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre
Drew McOnie for Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Lynne Page for American Psycho at Almeida Theatre