Olivier Awards: the most memorable dresses of all time

Never one to not go all out on the red carpet, Nicole Scherzinger opted for a sleek, chic black gown for the 2024 awards. The simple yet elegant dress featured a thigh-high slit, spaghetti straps and a plunging bodice - the perfect canvas for her long long dimaond pendant necklace and drop earrings.

Proving bright tones are perfect for spring, Celinde Schoenmaker chose to sport a seriously chic sky blue dress, adorned with intricately placed red floral appliqué accents.

British model and actress Cara Delevingne made a strong case for bold-toned sequins at the 2024 Awards. Her dreamy blue and red-toned cut-out gown fitted her like a glove, while her side-parted slick-back hairstyle added a touch of elegant glamour to the overall look.

In 2023 Jodie stole the show in a red asymmetrical dress by Alexander McQueen.

Dita dazzled in a silver rhinestone-encrusted dress from Jenny Packham.

The Crown actor looked effortlessly cool in an orange Loewe dress with a structured nude bustier.

Sheila stunned in 2018 in an Antonio Berardi gown, Tiffany accessories and Manolo Blahnik shoes.

Beverley oozed elegance in a sheer red maxi dress adorned with embellished flowers.

Lily James wore a monochrome Dolce & Gabbana dress with a corseted torso in 2013.

Keira stunned in a black multi-printed dress from Erdem.

Joan perfected sophisticated glamour in a plunge-neck black dress- with cap sleeves paired with a matching stole and a monochrome clutch.

Joanna Lumley brought the 90s glamour in a black bandeau dress with chiffon material draping from the sleeves. 

The late Princess Diana looked ultra-chic in a long-sleeved black dress adored with statement silver stars.