Nicole Kidman named best actress at Theatre Awards

LONDON: Nicole Kidman and James McAvoy took home the top prizes at this year's London Evening Standard Theatre Awards.

Kidman's turn as British chemist Rosalind Franklin in Anna Ziegler's drama "Photograph 51 landed her the Best Actress title, while X-Men star McAvoy was named Best Actor following his charismatic portrayal of Jack in "The Ruling Class", reported Digital Spy.

A total of 13 awards were presented on the night, including Best Musical Performance to Imelda Staunton for her role in Gypsy and Best Newcomer in a Musical to Gemma Arterton for her work in the stage show of "Made in Dagenham".