Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer lead glamour in dazzling looks at Olivier Awards
Talented stars including Paul Mescal, Jodie Comer and Alex Scott wowed on Sunday as they walked the red carpet at the Olivier Awards in London.
The annual theatre awards which celebrates world-class theatre in London, saw some of the biggest names on the West End attend the prestigious ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall.
As expected, Irish actor Paul, 27, triumphed for his powerful performance as Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire following a sell-out run at the Almeida Theatre.
During the Normal People star's gorgeous speech, Paul thanked his beloved mother Dearbhla, who is receiving treatment for cancer, before adding: "I hope you get better."
Jodie Comer looked stunning in a showstopping red gown (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The Killing Eve actress put on a very leggy display (Dave Benett/Getty Images)Paul proved that he's a true professional on the red carpet after winning the coveted award as he posed for the cameras while donning a dapper tailored black suit with a chic undone satin bow-tie.
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Meanwhile Killing Eve star Jodie, 30, triumphed both on the red carpet and during the ceremony as she was awarded Best Actress for her role in one woman play Prima Facie.
The glamorous actress proved that she's as much of a star on the red carpet as she is on stage as she posed up a storm for the cameras while modelling a show-stopping red gown.
Jodie looked flawless in the crimson mini dress which boasted ruffles and a long dramatic train.
Normal People star Paul Mescal looked incredibly handsome in his tailored black suit (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Paul and Jodie won Best Actor and Best Actress at the awards (Dave Benett/Getty Images)The Liverpool native put on a leggy display in the eye-catching asymmetrical gown which also featured an off-the-shoulder neckline.
The Killing Eve star allowed her natural beauty to shine through as she opted for a minimal makeup look which highlighted her naturally gorgeous features.
Elsewhere on the red carpet, sports presenter Alex Scott looked stunning a monochrome halterneck gown with a quirky diamond design.
Alex, 38, topped off the edgy look with a pair of matching gloves and a glamorous makeup look.
Sports presenter Alex Scott looked stunning a monochrome halterneck gown (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Sheridan Smith also posed on the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)Actress Sheridan Smith also posed on the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday as she rocked a champagne-coloured satin skirt which she paired with a high-neck white satin shirt.
Sheridan, 41, styled her blonde locks in a high bun and allowed her smokey makeup look to do the talking.
Dita von Teese also attended the coveted annual awards as she made sure to turn heads in a risqué metallic gown which did wonders to accentuate her famous curves.
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Dita von Teese also attended the coveted annual awards (Getty Images for SOLT)
Sex Education star Hannah Waddingham also brought the glamour to the red carpet (Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock)Sex Education star Hannah Waddingham also brought the glamour to the red carpet in a show-stopping off-the-shoulder black gown worthy of any Hollywood awards.
Hannah, 48, beamed on the red carpet as she rocked the black mini dress which also featured a structured neckline and a dramatic train.
Former Love Island host Laura Whitmore rocked a trendy black suit on the red carpet as she arrived to the awards on Sunday.
Laura Whitmore rocked a trendy black suit on the red carpet as she arrived to the awards on Sunday (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Dame Arlene Phillips wowed in a metallic pink dress (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)The Irish star, 37, wore her suit jacket over her shoulders as she posed for the cameras and as always, the TV star's makeup was done to perfection as she rocked a bold red lip.
After the red carpet wrapped up, the winners of this year's awards were announced during the emotional ceremony which saw Paul Mescal pay tribute to his beloved mother who is battling cancer.
Elsewhere, during her acceptance speech for Best Actress, Jodie Comer told the star-studded audience: "I'm so overwhelmed. This play has changed my life. I am so grateful and I have so many people to thank.
It's A Sin star Callum Scott Howells turned heads at the awards ceremony with a high-fashion look (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Beverley Knight wowed in a showstopping black dress (Mike Marsland/WireImage)"To Suzie Miller for writing the most exquisite play I have ever had the pleasure of reading. One thing I would like to say to any kids who haven't been to drama school, who can't afford to go to drama school, who has been rejected from drama school, don't let anyone tell you that it isn't possible.
"It might take the stars to align and you to be met with generous, kind, patient people but it is possible. Mum, Dad, I love you, and my Grandad is 82 today so happy birthday."
Jodie's phenomenal performance in the play follows the story of a barrister who has progressed from her working class origins to the top of the profession before an unexpected event changes her life.
Mescal's Streetcar co-star Anjana Vasan was awarded with The Best Supporting Actress gong for her impressive performance as Stella Kowalski (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Paul won Best Actor on the night (Dave Benett/Getty Images)Prima Facie also won Best New Play, and after receiving critical acclaim for her performance at the Harold Pinter Theatre Jodie will be taking the play to New York City's Broadway later this month.
Elsewhere, Mescal's Streetcar co-star Anjana Vasan was awarded with The Best Supporting Actress gong for her impressive performance as Stella Kowalski.
While Best Support actor was presented to Will Keen for Patriotsa's compelling study of Russian dissidence by The Crown's Peter Morgan.
Winners Paul and Jodie beamed as they posed with their coveted awards (PA)Best Director was awarded to Phelim McDermott for his adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film My Neighbour Totoro.
The show also bagged the sought after Best Entertainment or Comedy named after famed actor and writer Noel Coward.
Meanwhile, former Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Arlene Phillips won this year's Special Award honouring her illustrious stage career.
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