Sir Elton John donned a typically glitzy suit on Sunday night as he attended the Evening Standard Theatre Awards at Claridge’s Hotel with his husband David Furnish.
The music legend, 76, wore a statement black suit with two giant sequinned dogs embroidered on the breast of the jacket.
Sir Elton looked his best as he picked up the Editor’s Award for bringing a collaborative spirit to musical theatre.
He was supported by husband David, 61, who looked more low-key in a black dinner suit as he placed a supportive hand on the Rocket Man’s shoulders.
The singer added a signature pair of luminous orange glasses and accessorised with gold jewellery.
Happy couple: Sir Elton John, 76, was joined by his husband David Furnish at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards on Sunday night
Famous trio: Sir Elton also posed for snaps with Culture Club frontman Boy George and Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears
Elton also posed for snaps with Culture Club frontman Boy George, who looked stylish in a vibrant black jacket and striking purple hat.
Elton and David have been together since 1993 and entered into a civil partnership in 2005.
On the ninth anniversary of their partnership in 2014 they converted it into a marriage.
The pair have two sons, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John and Elijah Joseph Daniel, who were both born through surrogacy.
The Evening Standard Theatre Awards were established in 1955, making them the oldest theatrical awards ceremony in the UK.
They event, which is organised by The Evening Standard Newspaper, annually celebrates achievements in London Theatre and this year was hosted by Sir Ian McKellen.
Stylish: Sir Elton wore a statement black suit with two giant sequinned dogs embroidered on the breast of the jacket
Publisher Lord Lebedev said: ‘The Evening Standard is proud to celebrate the incredible creatives who, in such difficult times, have continued to dazzle on stage and create magic behind the scenes.
‘The Evening Standard Awards are part of London’s heritage, and this year’s ceremony is shaping up to be one of our most special yet.’
This year’s nominations include big names like Paul Mescal for his performance in A Streetcar Named Desire up for best actor only to be pipped to the post by Andrew Scott for his one-man show Vanya.
Elsewhere, Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, 45, was honoured with the Best Musical Perfomance trophy for her showstopping turn in West End Musical Sunset Boulevard.
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