You might have listened live to the Olivier Awards with MasterCard or watched the highlights on ITV, but here’s some of what we saw backstage.
As the awards were being presented and the audience entertained in the Royal Opera House’s auditorium, behind the scenes performers were preparing, winners were celebrating, journalists were questioning and photographers were snapping.
Our very own camera-wielding superstar Sarah Jeynes captured the scene for us.
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Presenters Jonathan Bailey and Lara Pulver
Best Actor in a Musical winner Michael Ball and Best Actress in a Musical winner Imelda Staunton
Performers from Cabaret
Presenter Michael Crawford
Best Theatre Choreographer winner Bill Deamer and presenter Arlene Phillips
Presenter Lee Evans
Presenter Lee Evans
Special Award winner Michael Frayn and presenter Roger Allam
Presenter Myleene Klass
Presenter Damian Lewis
Special Award winner Gillian Lynne
Performer Idina Menzel
Best Actress winner Helen Mirren
Best Actress winner Helen Mirren and presenter Daniel Radcliffe
Best Costume Design winner Jon Morrell
Best Costume Design winner Jon Morrell
Performer Matthew Morrison
Outstanding Achievement in Dance winner Marianela Nunez
Press Room
Presenter Lara Pulver
Presenters Lara Pulver and Jonathan Bailey
Hosts Sheridan Smith and Hugh Bonneville
Performer Kristen Beth Williams
Best Entertainment and Family winner David Wood and Best Revival winner Nica Burns
Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical winner Leigh Zimmerman and presenter Lily James
Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical winner Leigh Zimmerman and presenter Lily James