Ian McKellen, Imelda Staunton and Kylie Minogue make our top pics of the week

Natalie and I had a very special visitor in to see the show last night; the only instance where wearing real fur is permissible! Putting the Fur in #VenusInFur! This cheeky chap sneaked in through the stage door whilst #NatalieDormer and I were finishing signing autographs after a two show day. He was very calm and not in any visible distress, just needed a little guidance in finding the exit! Proof if proof were needed that the real drama happens backstage! #FantasticMisterFox #Fox

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Ian McKellen had a spooky stopover at The Exorcist

Cheek By Jowl received a special commendation

Congratulations to Declan and Nick!! So pleased for both of them. @CbyJ pic.twitter.com/ftrJBdJDKi

What better way to celebrate #LoveTheatreDay than by reminiscing about how amazing @42ndStreetLDN were last night at our switch on! What is your favourite number from the show? #CoventGarden pic.twitter.com/hjd7G0ZMAD

Live and in person, Sally Durant. #Follies #LoveTheatreDay pic.twitter.com/uGxAoqqSAQ

It's nearly #Showtime and our #LoveTheatreDay Instagram takeover is in full swing! Here's a look at #backstage with @JedlyBedly and our Angels…

The lovely @suzie_mcadam is taking over next! pic.twitter.com/BuYRc7ov7S

But who could forget about #BinManuelMiranda?? #LoveTheatreDay pic.twitter.com/zgXUafb0fC

Ms Desmond getting ready for her matinee close up! @SunsetBlvdUK @brumhippodrome #lovetheatreday pic.twitter.com/Gs2wsclLKt

Time to warm up for show two! @SummerStrallen1 always helps me get show ready. #LoveTheatreDay #Backstage pic.twitter.com/sRvOM0tgJg

We have one very special member of the team who loves being here… meet Arthur @LoveTheatreDay @TheStage #LoveTheatreDay #DogsInTheatre pic.twitter.com/nR6eAXOf3i

Blown away by @SchoolOfRockUK tonight!! Incredibly talented cast!! Makes me want to travel 20 years back and become a ROCK STAR! pic.twitter.com/NQGBHBAENJ

Then and Now…the original Broadway cast recording their tapping and some of our hoofers recently recording ours! #ThrowbackThursday pic.twitter.com/lU5Xox5H1P

Get your ears on and share a selfie for @BBCCiN! Buy online or on the high street https://t.co/qjj3ye1rDd #CiN #pudseyoldfriend pic.twitter.com/wB40axBDDa

We were delighted to be joined by so many lovely friends for our intimate preview event earlier this week. Here's a sneak peek for your delectation… #ThrowbackThursday #WatchMeSmile #TheGrinningMan pic.twitter.com/kYAR605BPj