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Elizabeth Hurley, Orlando Bloom and Billie Piper lead the way on the red carpet at the London Theatre Awards

The A-list celebs were out in force to celebrate the stars of the West End

THE cream of the acting world were out in force for this year’s London Theatre awards.

Leading the glam stakes were Liz Hurley, Billie Piper and Sheridan Smith.

 Liz Hurley lead the glam stakes at the London Theatre Awards
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Liz Hurley lead the glam stakes at the London Theatre AwardsCredit: Getty Images
 Hollywood legend Glenn Close was at the event
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Hollywood legend Glenn Close was at the eventCredit: Getty Images

Hollywood hunk Orlando Bloom, who left girlfriend Katy Perry at home, set pulses racing in his dapper suit.

The ceremony was presented by Rob Brydon and saw Sheridan make her big return to the spotlight at the event after being shortlisted in the Best Musical Performance category.

 British a-list actor Patrick Stewart made an appearance
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British a-list actor Patrick Stewart made an appearanceCredit: Getty Images
 Prince William gave his royal seal of approval
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Prince William gave his royal seal of approvalCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Prince William was also at the event and gave the Royal seal of approval.

Some of Britain’s finest acting talent were there including Ralph Fiennes, Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Michael Gambon and Sir Patrick Stewart.

 Liz was joined on the red carpet by her son Damien
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Liz was joined on the red carpet by her son DamienCredit: PA:Press Association
 Dita Von Teese added a touch of glamour
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Dita Von Teese added a touch of glamourCredit: Getty Images
 Richard and Judy looked on fine form
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Richard and Judy looked on fine formCredit: PA:Press Association
 Cheryl's ex husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini was also at the big event
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Cheryl's ex husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini was also at the big eventCredit: Getty Images

Sir Michael, who famously played Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, told London Live: “I’m just waiting for one of these blokes to give me a part in one of their plays, where I’m like a butler and I come on every two minutes and don’t know what I’m doing and I don’t speak much.”

 The Royals stars Joan Collins and Liz Hurley had a catch up on the red carpet
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The Royals stars Joan Collins and Liz Hurley had a catch up on the red carpetCredit: PA:Press Association
The London Evening Standard Theatre Awards - Red Carpet Arrivals
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Last year’s Best Actor winner James McAvoy was also there to present the award for Best ActressCredit: Getty Images
 Billie Piper also added a touch of glamour to the red carpet
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Billie Piper also added a touch of glamour to the red carpetCredit: Getty Images
 A-list actor Ralph Fiennes was also at the awards
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A-list actor Ralph Fiennes was also at the awardsCredit: Getty Images

Last year’s Best Actor winner, James McAvoy was also there to present the award for Best Actress.

Speaking on the red carpet, he said: “It’s a huge honour to come here and help celebrate the work of some incredible actresses so it’s nerve-wracking in a different way.”

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