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Johannes Radebe channelled his Kinky Boots character Lola as he attended the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday.
The Strictly Come Dancing pro, 38, who has taken on the iconic role for a run at the London Coliseum, sported bold red false nails as he posed for the cameras at the star-studded event, held at the Royal Albert Hall.
The dancer cut a stylish figure for the outing, donning a white suit featuring a structured double-breasted blazer with gold accents and flared trousers.
He completed the eye-catching look with a long white satin shawl draped over his arms.
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The Strictly pro, 38, who has taken on the iconic role for a run at the London Coliseum, sported bold red false nails as he posed for the cameras at the event, held at the Royal Albert Hall
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This year the 50th anniversary Olivier Awards took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Actor, comedian and The Traitors star Nick Mohammed hosted the star-studded ceremony which was broadcast on the BBC.
Paddington The Musical had an incredible night, scooping Best New Musical, Best Set Design, Best Costume Design, Best Director, Best Actor In A Musical, Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical.
Into the Woods, which had a staggering 11 nominations, secured Best Lighting Design and Best Musical Revival.
All My Sons triumphed in the Best Revival and Best Actor in a Supporting Role categories.
Rosamund Pike scooped Best Actress after being hailed by critics in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End.
The actress beat nominees Cate Blanchett, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Julia McDermott and Rosie Sheehy.
Rosamund, who is best known for her screen roles including Die Another Day (2002) and Gone Girl (2014), called her theatrical return a "huge, exhilarating risk" as she picked up her prize during the ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall.
During her acceptance speech, she said: 'This is by far the most nerve-wracking performance I will make in the next few weeks.
'It is one thing to stand on stage and do 100 minutes of somebody else's beautifully written words. It is quite another thing to be relying on my own words.'
The award-winning actress added: 'I haven't done any theatre for 14 years. It was a huge risk, an exhilarating risk, to come back and be invited by the National Theatre - the home of so much great, wonderful work - to do this special play.'
Rachel Zegler, 34, won Best Actress in a Musical for Evita at The London Palladium.
Jack Holden was awarded Best Actor for his multi-role performance in Kenrex, a one-man crime thriller in a win for independent theatre.
Coronation Street's Julie Hesmondhalgh secured Best Actress In A Supporting Role for Punch at the Young Vic & Apollo theatre.
Meanwhile Paapa Essiedu secured a win for Best Actor In A Supporting Role for All My Sons at Wyndham’s theatre.
Dame Elaine Paige was also 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.
Award presenters included 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 WINNERS
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
Best Revival
All My Sons by Arthur Miller at Wyndham’s Theatre - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 -WINNER
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Isis Hainsworth for Arcadia at The Old Vic
Julie Hesmondhalgh for Punch at Young Vic & Apollo Theatre - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
Best Family Show
The Boy At The Back Of The Class, adapted by Nick Ahad at Rose Theatre - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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 - WINNER
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
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