Sunday 30 November 2014

David and Victoria Beckham lead the stars out on the Evening Standard Theatre Awards red carpet

No wonder he's keeping her close: David Beckham holds Victoria's hand tightly as he leads her down the red carpet at theatre awards following car crash

David and Victoria turned heads when they arrived at the 60th London Evening Standard awards held at the Palladium on Sunday evening. While Victoria wore a black longline gown from her eponymous collection, her husband wore a navy suit complete with black bow tie. 
The sportsman held onto his wife's hand tightly as they made their way down the red carpet together - and no doubt he's keeping her close by after being involved in a car crash just a day before. 
The 39-year-old was involved in the accident after picking up his eldest son, Brooklyn from Arsenal's training ground in Hertfordshire but emerged unhurt, although his car was not able to be used.
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Still so in love: The couple held hands as Victoria was led down the red carpet by her man 
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Still so in love: The couple held hands as Victoria was led down the red carpet by her man 
VIPs: David and Victoria Beckham brought some more glamour to the event as they stopped to pose for some snaps 
Victoria's shiny brunette locks were worn straight and sleek and over one shoulder. 
And she accessorized with diamond and sapphire drop earrings and a giant matching cocktail ring.
She kept her make-up minimal, save for a slick of brown lipstick which gave her a signature pout. 
Sultry: The pair appeared to be in their element as she cosied up to one another
Sultry: The pair appeared to be in their element as she cosied up to one another
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That's one way to shine: Victoria caught the eye with her expensive looking diamond and sapphire earrings and matching cocktail ring
That's one way to shine: Victoria caught the eye with her expensive looking diamond and sapphire earrings and matching cocktail ring
The couple appeared to be in their element as they caught up with a host of friends. 
David was spotted enjoying a chinwag with Burberry CEO, Christopher Bailey, who is co-hosting proceedings.
While fashion lover Victoria and her man caught up with her close friend US Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who regularly attends her catwalk shows and champions her collections. 
Star-studded: (L to R) Evgeny Lebedev, Anna Wintour, Victoria Beckham, Christopher Bailey and David Beckham attend the champagne reception at the event 
Star-studded: (L to R) Evgeny Lebedev, Anna Wintour, Victoria Beckham, Christopher Bailey and David Beckham attend the champagne reception at the event 
Bosom buddies: No doubt the ladies had plenty to talk about on the night as Anna is a huge fan of Victoria's work 
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Bosom buddies: No doubt the ladies had plenty to talk about on the night as Anna is a huge fan of Victoria's work 
Put your glass down for a second: Anna pointed to the floor as she appeared to art direct the photographs
Put your glass down for a second: Anna pointed to the floor as she appeared to art direct the photographs
Firm friends: David was spotted enjoying a chinwag with Burberry CEO, Christopher Bailey, who is co-hosting proceedings
Firm friends: David was spotted enjoying a chinwag with Burberry CEO, Christopher Bailey, who is co-hosting proceedings
David and Victoria weren't the only loved-up couple in tow as actor Benedict Cumbebatch arrived with his theatre director fiancée Sophie Hunter.
The pair cut a glamorous figure when the awards which celebrate the best theatre performances of the past year.
Sophie looked incredible in a black and orange satin sleeveless gown which was covered in an elegant rose print. 
While her Imitation Game beau looked smart in a suit - the pair had their arms around one another as they posed for pictures - as they made a rare public appearance. 
Stars of the show: The couple remained by one another's side as they headed inside the venue for a champagne reception
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Stars of the show: The couple remained by one another's side as they headed inside the venue for a champagne reception
Friends in high places: The hot couple were joined inside once again by Evgeny Lebedev, the owner of the Evening Standard 
Friends in high places: The hot couple were joined inside once again by Evgeny Lebedev, the owner of the Evening Standard 
Thank goodness he's safe: No doubt Victoria was thrilled to spend the evening with her man after his recent car accident 
Thank goodness he's safe: No doubt Victoria was thrilled to spend the evening with her man after his recent car accident 
Alright for some: Victoria had lots of A-list visitors to her table including Helen McCrory and Sienna Miller 
Alright for some: Victoria had lots of A-list visitors to her table including Helen McCrory and Sienna Miller 
Benedict is set to give out gongs on the night to the winners. 
One couple who looked particularly ravishing was Billie Piper and her husband Laurence Fox. The actress looked incredible in a black fan-style one-shoulder vintage dress. 
She teamed the lovely number with a pair of platform black suede shoes and carried a cute little clutch bag in her hand. 
All about the glamour: Benedict Cumberbatch brought his theatre director fiancée along on the night
All about the glamour: Benedict Cumberbatch brought his theatre director fiancée along on the night
Couple of the moment: Billie Piper and Laurence Fox also cut a smart figure on the red carpet 
Couple of the moment: Billie Piper and Laurence Fox also cut a smart figure on the red carpet 
What an achievement: It's a big night for Billie, who is up for the Best Actress awards for her role in Great Britain
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What an achievement: It's a big night for Billie, who is up for the Best Actress awards for her role in Great Britain
Smiling sweetly at the cameras, she had her bobbed locks tucked behind one ear and worn in a slightly tousled fashion. 
Her handsome hubby - the father of her two children, Winston and Eugene, looked dapper in a black suit complete with matching skinny tie. 
It's a big night for Billie, who is up for the Best Actress awards for her role in Great Britain. 
That's shoe-business: The actress looked incredible in a black fan-style one-shoulder vintage dress which she wore with vertiginous platform heels
That's shoe-business: The actress looked incredible in a black fan-style one-shoulder vintage dress which she wore with vertiginous platform heels
That's shoe-business: The actress looked incredible in a black fan-style one-shoulder vintage dress which she wore with vertiginous platform heels 
She is competing against Gillian Anderson for her role in A Streetcar Named Desire, who arrived in a strapless floral gown and wore yellow diamond earrings by Adler to the event. 
Other celebrities up for the gong are Kristin Scott Thomas for Electra, Helen McCrory for Medea and Tanya Moodie for Intimate Apparel. 
The ceremony will be hosted by comic actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon.
Gorgeous: Gillian Anderson is also up for the gong for her role in A Streetcar Named Desire, who arrived in a strapless floral gown and wore yellow diamond earrings by Adler to the event
Gorgeous: Gillian Anderson is also up for the gong for her role in A Streetcar Named Desire, who arrived in a strapless floral gown and wore yellow diamond earrings by Adler to the event
Gorgeous: Gillian Anderson won Best Actress for her role in A Streetcar Named Desire - and arrived in a strapless floral gown and wore yellow diamond earrings by Adler to the event
They can't all win: Helen McCrory was also up for the Best Actress gong but didn't quite make the grade
They can't all win: Helen McCrory was also up for the Best Actress gong but didn't quite make the grade
Say cheese! The lovely lady also posed for a snap with British actor, James McAvoy
Say cheese! The lovely lady also posed for a snap with British actor, James McAvoy
Red-dy: The lovely lady decorated one glove with an oversized golden cuff and carried a velvet clutch bag by Alexander McQueen
Scarlet: SATC star Kim Cattrall looked incredible in a plunging red dress which she teamed with matching evening gloves 
Red-dy: The lovely lady decorated one glove with an oversized golden cuff and carried a velvet clutch bag by Alexander McQueen
Red-dy: The lovely lady decorated one glove with an oversized golden cuff and carried a velvet clutch bag by Alexander McQueen
Red-dy: The lovely lady decorated one glove with an oversized golden cuff and carried a velvet clutch bag by Alexander McQueen
They go way back: Sir Ian McKellen received a kiss on the...ear... from Kim in a cute display of affection
They go way back: Sir Ian McKellen received a kiss on the...ear... from Kim in a cute display of affection
Is that really you? Actor Mark Strong had his head and face caressed by the iconic actor  
Is that really you? Actor Mark Strong had his head and face caressed by the iconic actor  
Anna Wintour is set to co-host and she walked the red carpet in a glittering silver dress and her matching trademark Manolo Blahnik heels.
She kept out the cold in a fur jacket which she carefully draped over her shoulders.  
Burberry CEO Christopher Bailey and Evgeny Lebedev, the owner of the Evening Standard will also co-host. 
Glamour: US Vogue editor Anna Wintour walked the red carpet in a glittering silver dress and her matching trademark Manolo Blahnik heels alongside Evgeny Lebedev, the owner of the Evening Standard (left) and Burberry CEO Christopher Bailey (right)
Glamour: US Vogue editor Anna Wintour walked the red carpet in a glittering silver dress and her matching trademark Manolo Blahnik heels alongside Evgeny Lebedev, the owner of the Evening Standard (left) and Burberry CEO Christopher Bailey (right)
Fashion royalty: Anna looked perfectly polished in her sparkly ensemble as she posed with her couture pal
Fashion royalty: Anna looked perfectly polished in her sparkly ensemble as she posed with her couture pal
Men of the moment: Hosts Steve Coogan (left) and Rob Brydon (right) looked ready for action in their bow ties 
Men of the moment: Hosts Steve Coogan (left) and Rob Brydon (right) looked ready for action in their bow ties 
Raided her wardrobe? Anna Wintour's daughter Bee Shaffer came along to watch her mother in action
Raided her wardrobe? Anna Wintour's daughter Bee Shaffer came along to watch her mother in action
She's got a keen eye: Anna was seated next to Sir David Hare once inside - but she seemed rather distracted 
She's got a keen eye: Anna was seated next to Sir David Hare once inside - but she seemed rather distracted 
It truly was the battle of the happy couples on Sunday night as newly-engaged Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe showed everyone up on the red carpet when they co-ordinated in black and couldn't wipe their hopelessly-in-love smiles from their faces. 
And fresh from his OBE, Homeland star Damien Lewis walked the red carpet with his proud companion Helen McCrory who had attended this week's Buckingham Palace ceremony looking utterly in awe of her husband. 
None were more picture perfect on Sunday night than happily married Anne Marie Duff and James McAvoy who perfectly matched each other in height.
Handsome couple: Eddie Redmayne and fiancée Hannah Bagshawe co-ordinated in black for the event
Handsome couple: Eddie Redmayne and fiancée Hannah Bagshawe co-ordinated in black for the event
Very cute: The couple looked lovingly into one another's eyes as they enjoyed their moment in the spotlight 
Very cute: The couple looked lovingly into one another's eyes as they enjoyed their moment in the spotlight 
Faithful little black dress: Natalie Imbruglia showed off her slim pins in a knee-length mini dress 
Faithful little black dress: Natalie Imbruglia showed off her slim pins in a knee-length mini dress 
Perfect match: Good lookers Anne Marie Duff and James McAvoy stayed close on the red carpet
Perfect match: Good lookers Anne Marie Duff and James McAvoy stayed close on the red carpet
They just can't get enough: They continued to pose once inside the Palladium
They just can't get enough: They continued to pose once inside the Palladium
What's love got to do with it: They caught up with fellow couple Billie and Laurence - who mirrored their pose 
What's love got to do with it: They caught up with fellow couple Billie and Laurence - who mirrored their pose 
Meanwhile, Sex And The City star Kim Cattrall, who is most well-known for playing saucy single siren status as Samantha Jones, looked radiant in a red plunging gown with matching evening gloves. 
She was flying solo but certainly couldn't be missed in the floor-sweeping scarlet evening gown. 
American actress Anna Kendrick made an impression in London when she went for a classic regal print
Look at me: The actress showed off her enviable phsyique through lace and sheer panels
All smiles: Helen went all out for the weekend event at the London Palladium
Bigger is better: Helen McCroy went daring in a sheer fronted dress with a large a-line skirt
Man of the moment: Fresh from receiving his OBE last week, Damien Lewis joined his wife for the theatre event
Man of the moment: Fresh from receiving his OBE last week, Damien Lewis joined his wife for the theatre event
Pitch-er perfect! American actress Anna Kendrick made an impression in London when she went for a classic regal print and jewellery by Monica Vinader
Pitch-er perfect! American actress Anna Kendrick made an impression in London when she went for a classic regal print and jewellery by Monica Vinader
Pitch-er perfect! American actress Anna Kendrick made an impression in London when she went for a classic regal print and jewellery by Monica Vinader
Chit-chat: The pair were seated next to Anna as they enjoyed a spot of dinner 
Chit-chat: The pair were seated next to Anna as they enjoyed a spot of dinner 
What a chap! The Wire actor Dominic West wowed in his smart black suit 
What a chap! The Wire actor Dominic West wowed in his smart black suit 
Sienna Miller looked radiant in a strapless lace silver gown which had purple and pink embellishments running throughtout. 
While supermodel Naomi Campbell dazzled in a gold sequin dress with a black fur stole draped over one shoulder. 
Showing off her pins in the thigh-split number, she polished off the look with a pair of gold strappy heels.  
Metallic marvel: Actress Sienna Miller looked incredible in a floor-length lace gown which she teamed with silver platforms
Metallic marvel: Actress Sienna Miller looked incredible in a floor-length lace gown which she teamed with silver platforms
Metallic marvel: Actress Sienna Miller looked incredible in a floor-length lace gown which she teamed with silver platforms 
Embrace: Sienna (L) and her partner Tom Sturridge attended the champagne reception together and looked more loved up than ever 
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Embrace: Sienna (L) and her partner Tom Sturridge attended the champagne reception together and looked more loved up than ever 
Lots to talk about: The lovely couple caught up with Christopher Bailey as they were seated together throughout the meal 
Lots to talk about: The lovely couple caught up with Christopher Bailey as they were seated together throughout the meal 
Golden girl: Supermodel Naomi Campbell looked like a real show-stopper in her glittering thigh-split gown 
Golden girl: Supermodel Naomi Campbell looked like a real show-stopper in her glittering thigh-split gown 
Belle of the ball: Naomi posed in between the show's hosts and could barely take the grin from her face 
Belle of the ball: Naomi posed in between the show's hosts and could barely take the grin from her face 
Pleased to see you: Naomi looked thrilled to receive a peck from Stephen David Daldry, CBE, who is a English theatre and Tony Award-winning film director and producer
Pleased to see you: Naomi looked thrilled to receive a peck from Stephen David Daldry, CBE, who is a English theatre and Tony Award-winning film director and producer

Stunning: Actress Suki Waterhouse cut an ethereal figure in an aquamarine gown which had puffball sleeves
Stunning: Actress Suki Waterhouse cut an ethereal figure in an aquamarine gown which had puffball sleeves 
She's done this before: She pouted alongside a suited Gala Gordon once inside the prestigious venue 
She's done this before: She pouted alongside a suited Gala Gordon once inside the prestigious venue 
A rare sighting: Iconic singer Kate Bush headed out after the recent success of her latest sell-out tour 
A rare sighting: Iconic singer Kate Bush headed out after the recent success of her latest sell-out tour 
This way up: Gemma Chang opted for an arrow print thigh-split dress on the night
This way up: Gemma Chang opted for an arrow print thigh-split dress on the night
They know what looks good: Comic actors Sanjeev Bhaskar and Meera Syal co-ordinated in black 
They know what looks good: Comic actors Sanjeev Bhaskar and Meera Syal co-ordinated in black 
The look of love:  Lenny Henry and girlfriend Lisa Makin looked alright on the night 
The look of love:  Lenny Henry and girlfriend Lisa Makin looked alright on the night

               THE LONDON EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARD 2014 WINNERS

Best Actor: Tom Hiddleston (Coriolanus, Donmar Warehouse)
Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress: Gillian Anderson (A Streetcar Named Desire, Young Vic)
NOOK Award for Best Play: The James Plays (Rona Munro, Edinburgh Festival Theatre & National Theatre's Olivier)
Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical: The Scottsboro Boys (Young Vic & Garrick)
Milton Shulman Award for Best Director: Jeremy Herrin (Wolf Hall & Bring Up the Bodies, RSC Swan & Aldwych)
Emerging Talent Award in Partnership with Burberry: Laura Jane Matthewson (Dogfight, Southwark Playhouse)
Best Design in Partnership with Heal's: Es Devlin (American Psycho, Almeida)
Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright: Beth Steel (Wonderland, Hampstead)
Four special awards were also presented during the gala evening at the London Palladium. These were:
Lebedev Award: Tom Stoppard (The greatest living playwright)
Editor's Award: Kate Bush for Before the Dawn (A new high in music performance)
Beyond Theatre: Here Lies Love (For pushing the boundaries of the musical)
Revival of the Year: Skylight


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