In photos: Olivier Award winners

The stars descended on the Royal Opera House, London yesterday evening for the 40th Olivier Awards.

Winners included Matt Henry, Judi Dench, Drew McOnie and The Phantom of the Opera and audiences were treated to performances from Bugsy Malone, Bend it Like Beckham and Gypsy.

You can read the full list of 2016 winners here.

Watch highlights from the red carpet here.