Fresh from her appearance at the Pride of Britain Awards, Cheryl Cole stepped out to support her best friend Kimberley Walsh on her West End debut.

The 29-year-old has replaced Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, who is pregnant, as Princess Fiona in Shrek: The Musical.

The Fight for this Love singer, who is reportedly in talks with Channel 4 to host a fashion-based show, looked striking in a two-tone Moschino dress and matching shoes.

The star tweeted her excitement during the performance, and uploaded a photo of her backstage with Kimberley which was captioned "Me and my Princess Fiona".

Afterwards she wrote: 'Kimberley absolutely killed it.. What a great show !!'

Also there to lend her support was fellow band member Nicola Roberts, who was celebrating her 26th birthday.

'Happy Birthday to my girl Ginge @NicolaRoberts .. Love you sooo much.. Let's party Biiiiittttttttcccccches!!!,' wrote the former X Factor judge.

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