The Laurence Olivier Awards 2015: Red carpet arrivals

The stage is set for the star arrivals at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards.

Celebrating the best of British theatre, this year's ceremony is hosted by Lenny Henry.

Nicole Scherzinger, Gillian Anderson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dame Judi Dench and Kevin Spacey were among the star attractions converging on the Royal Opera House for the glamourous event.

We catch the celebrities striking a pose on the red carpet ahead of the main event.

Olivier awards 2015 — Angela Lansbury picked up the award for best actress in a supporting role for her performance in Blithe Spirit at the Gielgud theatre AFP / Getty Images

The truly incredible Dame Judi Dench and @KevinSpacey arm in arm on the red carpet. #Oliviers #PricelessLondon pic.twitter.com/EzGWaPX26h
— MasterCardUK (@MasterCardUK) April 12, 2015

Best Actress nominee, and the legendary #PenelopeWilton has arrived! #Oliviers #RedCarpet pic.twitter.com/nl4FDacCsq
— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 12, 2015

.@KimberleyJWalsh is looking radiant on the #RedCarpet ahead of tonight's show! #Oliviers #GirlsAloud pic.twitter.com/gvRv9eIWjD
— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 12, 2015

#MemphisMusical's @killiandonnelly nominated for Best Actor in a Musical has arrived in style! #Oliviers pic.twitter.com/9E2ZfFylIW
— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 12, 2015

The dashing #JamesMcAvoy has arrived! Nominated for Best Actor this evening for his role in #TheRulingClass pic.twitter.com/w1dNMxplpg
— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) April 12, 2015

The Olivier awards will be broadcast on ITV at 10.15pm on 12 April.