Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Mark Gatiss among big winners at Olivier theatre awards

Nicole Scherzinger attending the Olivier Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall (Ian West/PA)

Charlotte McLaughlin

Sunset Boulevard has earned seven wins at the Olivier Awards following a starring turn from Nicole Scherzinger.

The US actress and singer won the best actress in a musical gong at London’s Royal Albert Hall as the reinterpretation of the 1950 black comedy of the same name also picked up best director and best musical revival.