Olivier Awards 2023: Aimee Lou Wood shows off her style credentials in asymmetrical gown
Aimee Lou Wood dressed to impress when she arrived at the Olivier Awards on Sunday at the Royal Albert Hall, where she will present an award.
The 29-year-old actress looked incredible in a draped black dress with an asymmetrical neckline and off-the-shoulder sleeves.
She added a few extra inches of height to her frame with a pair of silver strappy high heels with diamond-encrusted straps.
Aimee kept her jewelry and accessories to a minimum to let her outfit speak for itself, opting for a simple chain necklace.
Her golden hair was neatly curled and pulled back into an elegant bun with several loose strands to frame her face.
All eyes on her: Aimee Lou Wood dressed to impress when she arrived at the Olivier Awards on Sunday at the Royal Albert Hall, where she will present an award.
Sensational: The 29-year-old actress looked amazing in a draped black dress with an asymmetrical neckline and off-the-shoulder sleeves
Fancy Footwear: Add a few extra inches of height to your frame with a pair of strappy silver heels with diamond-encrusted straps.
The Sex Education star completed her striking look with a full face of glam makeup, including smoky eyeshadow and a layer of pink lip gloss.
Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal are among the nominees for best gongs at the 2023 Olivier Awards.
West End stars will celebrate the best of British theater at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday, hosted by Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham.
A new stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film, My Neighbor Totoro, leads the pack with nine nominations, with star Mei Mac nominated for best actress.
He faces competition from Killing Eve star Jodie for her critically acclaimed one-person work Prima Facie; Patsy Ferran for A Streetcar Named Desire; Janet McTeer for Phaedra; and Nicola Walker for Corn is Green.
Meanwhile, Oscar-nominated Irish actor Paul is nominated for best actor for his role in the new stage adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire.
He will fight David Tennant for Good; Tom Hollander for Patriots; Rafe Spall for To Kill a Mockingbird; and Giles Terera for Blues For An Alabama Sky in the men’s category.
Set in Sheffield and opening in the city in 2019 before moving to London this year, Standing At The Sky’s Edge is the most nominated musical with eight nominations, including best new musical and best director.
She was also recognized in the best musical actress category for her lead Faith Omole, who will compete against Katie Brayben for Tammy Faye; Anoushka Lucas for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!; and Miri Mesika for The Band’s Visit.
The best actor in a musical category will be chosen from Alon Moni Aboutboul for The Band’s Visit; Julian Ovenden for the South Pacific; Andrew Rannells for Tammy Faye; and Arthur Darvill for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Freshly transferred to the West End after sold out Broadway, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is one of the most nominated shows this year with seven nominations, including best musical revival.
Close behind, with six nominations each, are A Streetcar Named Desire, To Kill A Mockingbird and The Band’s Visit, the musical adapted from the Israeli film of the same name.
It’s a big year for first-time acting nominations with 27 people receiving their first nods, including Comer, Mescal, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Caroline Quentin, Sharon Small, and Anjana Vasan.
Stunning: Aimee kept her jewelry and accessories to a minimum to let her outfit speak for itself, opting for a simple chain necklace
Flawless: Her golden hair was neatly curled and pulled back into an elegant hairstyle with several loose strands to frame her face.
Hostess with the mostess: Stars of the West End will celebrate the best of British theater at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday presented by Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham
Bewitching: A new stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film, My Neighbor Totoro, leads the pack with nine nominations, with star Mei Mac nominated for best actress.
Talented: She faces competition from Killing Eve star Jodie Comer for her critically acclaimed prima facie work.
Wow! Close behind with six nominations each for A Streetcar Named Desir (Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran pictured)
‘Good’ Watch: David Tennant Nominated for Best Actor for His Role in Good
Several famous faces, including burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese and Dracula Untold actor Luke Evans, will present awards during the ceremony.
Irish singer Ronan Keating, composer of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Tim Minchin, Bridgerton actress Golda Rosheuvel and Kingsman: The Secret Service’s Mark Strong will also take the stage to announce the winners.
The ceremony is timed to see Waddingham perform an opening number, written by The Great British Bake Off Musical composer Pippa Cleary, with West End stars.
Meanwhile, the green carpet, which was made from real grass last year, also makes a comeback.
The Olivier Awards 2023 will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX from 22:15 to 00:20 on Sunday 2 April.