SWINDON born singer turned actress Billie Piper has won a prestigious Olivier Theatre Award.

The star picked up the award for best actress for her starring role in Yerma at the Young Vic.

The 34-year-old looked glamorous as she mingled with fellow thespians at the glittering event held at the Royal Albert hall

She broke down in tears as she accepted the award which she dedicated to her two young sons

Despite a plethora of number one hits Billie said the stage is where her heart is.

Speaking after picking up her award, she said: “Probably theatre, I am so passionate about it and I never knew what it would do for me personally and professionally.

“Even as a singer being live on stage was my favourite part, but unfortunately that’s the bit you get to do least.”

“Before they announced it I couldn’t feel my hands and feet.

“The competition is so tasty and you never know which way it’s going to go, so I didn’t want to be presumptuous.

Billie paid tribute to her sons and said: “Everything I do, I do it for them,”

The Because We Want To singer, who grew up in West Swindon, shot to fame at the tender age of 15.

The former Bradon Forest School tweeted: “Last night was the nuts. Thank you @olivierawards #simonstone. But mostly my beautiful family, friends, fans, I (love) you.”

Despite her passion for the stage, Billie is currently working alongside Carey Mulligan in the new BBC thriller Collateral.