The Evening Standard Theatre Awards celebrate excellence on London stages from the last twelve months.
And pop princess Rita Ora joined leading ladies Jenna Coleman and Claire Foy as the stars descended upon the 64th annual awards show in central London on Sunday evening.
Rita stole the show in a pale pink slip with a feather collar as she joined talented actresses Jenna and Claire at the Theatre Royal for the glittering event.
Rita ensured she took centre stage in her bodycon dress, featuring a dramatic feathered collar, with matching detailing running down the bodice and her hips.
The singer ensured she brought high drama to the event in the stunning satin gown, complete with floor-skimming train.
She wore her icy blonde locks pulled back in a bun and matched her rosy make-up to the blush gown for added glamour.
Meanwhile, Jenna exuded elegance in her striking dress, featuring fringing on the sleeves and a sexy sheer lace front.
Ruffling feathers: Rita ensured she took centre stage in her bodycon dress, featuring a dramatic feathered collar, with matching detailing running down the bodice and her hips
Pretty in pink: Rita wore her icy blonde locks pulled back in a bun and matched her rosy make-up to the blush gown for added glamour
The Cry star’s dress featured an altogether more modest skirt in a contrasting style, set off with simple black stilettos.
The talented actress wore her brunette locks slicked back behind her ears, accessorising with dazzling statement earrings.
Claire was equally glamorous in her monochome frock, commanding attention in the quirky off-the-shoulder number.
The pretty floor-skimming number boasted ruffled sleeves and intricate black lace detailing all over the gown.
Dressed to impress: Jenna looked incredible in a plunging gown with dramatic lace detailing as she made her grand arrival
Wow: Claire was equally glamorous in her monochome frock, commanding attention in the quirky off-the-shoulder number
Chic: The pretty floor-skimming number boasted ruffled sleeves and intricate black lace detailing all over the gown
Putting in an appearance: Idris Elba walked the red carpet with his family ahead of his hosting duties at the awards show
Also putting in an appearance was Idris Elba, who walked the red carpet with his family ahead of performing his hosting duties at the awards show.
The dapper star was accompanied by his gorgeous fiancee Sabrina Dhowre, who looked loved in an orange gown.
Maya Jama was also turning heads as she made her grand arrival, narrowly avoiding a wardrobe malfunction as she wrestled with her voluminous, pink tulle frock.
Cressida Bonas was ensuring she took centre stage in a dramatic orange dress with a halterneck cut, putting in a dazzling appearance.
Making a chic entrance: Model Suki Waterhouse (left) and Lady Kitty Spencer (right) were turning heads
Leggy: The presenter showed off her long legs in the side-split number, accessorised with quirky satin platforms
Golden girl: Prince Harry’s ex looked beautiful in her jewel encrusted dress, paired with gold hoop earrings
The 64th annual awards show boasted an A-list guest list, with the likes of Sir Ian McKellan, Andrew Garfield and Ralph Fiennes showing up.
Patti LuPone, Letitia Wright, Paapa Essiedu and Stella McCartney were also at hand to present prizes during the ceremony.
Fleabag and Killing Eve writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge was returning to compere the event this year, looking incredible in a floral silk slip.
Foy, Elba and Evgeny Lebedev, the paper’s owner, will be the main hosts of the ceremony, alongside fashionista Anna Wintour, whose father once edited the Evening Standard.
Flower power: Fleabag and Killing Eve writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge was returning to compere the event this year, looking incredible in a floral silk slip
Three generations: Vanessa Redgrave, Joely Richardson and Daisy Bevan were flying the flag for their famous thespian family
Suave! Richard Madden was looking dapper in a silky black tuxedo as he made his arrival at the event, which saw both his currently girlfriend Ellie Bamber and ex Jenna Coleman in attendance
Smart: The Bodyguard star made a suave and sophisticated arrival on the red carpet
Lebedev said: ‘The Evening Standard Theatre Awards have recognised London’s best theatre talent since 1955.
‘London is unique in the range, vibrancy and global reach of its theatre. Every playwright, director and actor should be proud to contribute to such a proud heritage.’
The National Theatre is expected to be heavily rewarded on the night, leading the way with 14 nods.
Bryan Cranston (Network), Ralph Fiennes (Antony and Cleopatra) and Colin Morgan (Translations) are all shortlisted for the Best Actor Award, in partnership with ATG, for their performances at the venue.
Stepping out: The 64th annual awards show boasted an A-list guest list, with the likes of Andrew Garfield and Sir Ian McKellan showing up
Pals: Andrew was also seen rubbing shoulders with a male friend as he made his way down the red carpet
Dapper arrival: Harry Potter favourite Ralph Fiennes was enjoying a night out at the event
Jovial: The veteran actor was seen making his arrival for the red carpet earlier in the evening
Stepping out: Evening Standard Editor George Osborne and his wife Frances were naturally in attendance
Fashionistas: Anna Wintour, 69, and her daughter Bee Shaffer, 31, were putting in a stylish appearance as ever
Making a statement: The US Vogue editor-in-chief dared to be different in a dramatic jacket
VIP arrival: Ian was in high spirits as he arrived at the star-studded theatre awards
Marianne Elliott’s revival of Company and Matthew Lopez’s The Inheritance also look set to be big winners, having been nominated in several categories.
Laura Linney (My Name Is Lucy Barton) and Carey Mulligan (Girls & Boys) will compete for the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress, given in partnership with Christian Louboutin.
Sophie Okonedo (Antony & Cleopatra), Cecilia Noble (Nine Night) and Lia Williams (The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie) complete the shortlist .
Chic: Clara Paget (left) kept things simple in a black dress, while Beverley (right) dared to be different in a bright trouser suit
Stunning: Jessica Barden showed off her stunning alabaster complexion in a pastel baby blue gown covered in beads with a matching chain strap
Jaw-dropping: Russian model Elena Perminova made a dramatic entrance in a fuchsia caped gown with a train measuring several feet
Stunning: Elena kept her light brown tresses in a dramatic slicked-back style, flashing a hint of her washboard stomach in the revealing frock
Sight to behold: Margo Stilley was difficult to miss in an incredible gown covered with gold sequins
Suited and booted: Rupert Everett was also among the star-studded lineup at the awards event
Away from the red carpet it was a big night for Sophie Okonedo, who won the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress in partnership with Christian Louboutin.
Elsewhere celebrated star Ralph Fiennes won the award for Best Actor in partnership with Ambassador’s Theatre Group award for his role in a stage version of Anthony and Cleopatra.
Well done: Richard Madden and Sophie Okonedo, winner of the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress in partnership with Christian Louboutin, posed backstage at the annual ceremony
Delighted: Ralph Fiennes, winner of the Best Actor in partnership with Ambassador’s Theatre Group award for Anthony and Cleopatra, was accompanied by The Crown star Claire Foy
All mine: The celebrated actor posed with his trophy after accepting his accolade at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday evening
Congratulations: Miriam Buether, winner for Best Design for The Jungle, was joined by Stella McCartney (L) while Natasha Gordon, winner of the Charles Wintour Award for most promising playwright for Nine Night, was accompanied by Bee Carrozzini (R)
We’re all winners: Ralph and Sophie rubbed shoulders backstage at the annual event on Sunday evening
Top honours: Natasha (L) and Miriam (R) looked delighted as they showed off their awards in the press room on Sunday
I’ll be your Bodyguard: Richard looked appropriately dapper as he posed for photos alongside Natasha