Olivier Awards 2013

Electricity - from Billy Elliot, winner of the BBCR2 Audience Award

Hosted by Sheridan Smith and Hugh Bonneville, last night saw the best of the West End gather at the ROH to celebrate the past year's theatre.

With performances from theatre favourite Idina Menzel, writer of nominated musical Loserville James Bourne and Glee's Matthew Morrison to name but a few. Not forgetting a breathtaking performance from nominee Heather Headley of The Bodyguard's hit I Will Always Love You.

Gillian Lynne was honoured with the special award in recognition of her lifelong theatre career.

Helen Mirren was once more been awarded for playing the Queen, this time in play The Audience.

Imelda Staunton and Michael Ball both won for their lead roles in Sweeney Todd, which also picked up an award for Best Musical Revival.

But it was The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time that stole the show, tying with Matilda's record breaking win of last year with 7 awards.

An example of award shows at their best I hope that next year television will give it the appreciation it deserves by airing it in its entirety.