Guys, dolls and an A-list cast: behind the curtains at the Olivier awards – in pictures
Guardian photographer Christian Sinibaldi attended the annual theatre bash to catch Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Cara Delevingne roaming around backstage at the Royal Albert Hall
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Joseph Fiennes gives a sparkly-suited David Tennant a slap on the shoulder
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Nicole Scherzinger won the award for best actress in a musical for her performance in Sunset Boulevard. Read our review
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Amy Trigg won best supporting actress in a musical for her performance in critically acclaimed show The Little Big Things. Read our review
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Shoes for the cast of Guys and Dolls, each one labelled with the performer’s name
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Andrew Scott, who starred in best play revival Vanya, meets his fans. Read our review
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Statues line up at the back of the main stage behind the orchestra
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American playwright and composer Michael R Jackson, whose Strange Loop was nominated for best new musical. Read our review
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Hannah Waddingham was hosting the Oliviers for the second consecutive year
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Operation Mincemeat won the award for best new musical with Jak Malone winning the gong for best supporting actor in a musical. Read our review
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Members of the cast of Guys and Dolls get ready for showtime. Read our review
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Manning the controls to make sure the Olivier Awards goes off with a bang
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Cast members from Guys and Dolls take a water cooler moment
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This year’s Olivier awards was packed to the rafters
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Cara Delevingne in the backstage preparation area before going on stage to present an award
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Richard E Grant and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Michelle Visage cling on to the rails
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Nicole Scherzinger after being named best actress in a musical for her performance in Sunset Boulevard
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Sarah Snook won best actress in a play for starring in a one-woman production of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Read our review
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The London Gospel Community Choir celebrate after finishing their performance at the Oliver Awards
