Lily James was in good company on Tuesday evening as she attended the West End press night for Stephen Sondheim musical Old Friends.
The actress was accompanied by Freddie Fox – son of legendary actor Edward Fox and her co-star in raunchy TV miniseries The Pursuit Of Love – while attending the event at London’s Gielgud Theatre.
The pair were hand-in-hands as they greeted onlookers at the event, with Lily, 34, clearly delighted to be reunited with her old friend.
The actress caught the eye in a full length leather trench coat and tie-dyed dress as she posed for photos, a look she teamed with black leather boots.
Joining Lily, fellow actor Freddie, 34 – the younger brother of Silent Witness star Emilia Fox and cousin of outspoken actor and activist Laurence Fox –
stood out in a smart herringbone winter coat and corduroy trousers.
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 2 Side by side: Lily James was in good company on Tuesday evening as she attended the West End press night for Stephen Sondheim musical Old Friends with fellow actor Freddie Fox](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/22/76134849-12590677-image-m-115_1696369111701.jpg)
Side by side: Lily James was in good company on Tuesday evening as she attended the West End press night for Stephen Sondheim musical Old Friends with fellow actor Freddie Fox
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 4 Close: The pair were hand-in-hands as they greeted onlookers at the event at London's Gielgud Theatre, with Lily, 34, clearly delighted to be reunited with her old friend](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/22/76134845-12590677-image-m-117_1696369151260.jpg)
Close: The pair were hand-in-hands as they greeted onlookers at the event at London’s Gielgud Theatre, with Lily, 34, clearly delighted to be reunited with her old friend
Lily later posed for selfies with fans before taking in the musical – a two-hour concert tribute to the late Sondheim – with a host of special guests, among them Elizabeth McGovern, another former co-star.
The actress, 62, who starred alongside Lily in period drama Downton Abbey, looked smart in a black tuxedo suit and blue dress shirt as she made her way inside the venue.
Ghostly make-up – a thick layer of pale foundation and blood red lipstick – gave the overall look a dramatic flourish, while leopard print loafers rounded things off.
Other guests on the night included former Love Island star Amy Hart, who caught the eye in an elegant black evening dress.
There were also appearances from actor and presenter Matt Lucas, TV regulars Vanessa Feltz and Christopher Biggins, actress Zoë Wanamaker and record producer Pete Waterman.
On a night dedicated to one of musical theater’s true pioneers there were a variety of West End stars in attendance – among them Michael Ball and Elaine Paige.
Adding a touch of A-list glamour to proceedings, actress Helena Bonham-Carter was also on hand to celebrate Sondheim’s life and work.
Lily shares a close friendship with Freddie and has been seen at various event with the actor, notably since her separation from former boyfriend Matt Smith in 2020.
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 6 Looking good: The actress caught the eye in a full length leather trench coat and tie-dyed dress as she posed for photos](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/22/76135625-12590677-image-m-119_1696370212781.jpg)
Looking good: The actress caught the eye in a full length leather trench coat and tie-dyed dress as she posed for photos
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 8 Side by side: Lily teamed with black leather boots...](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135623-12590677-image-a-127_1696370563071.jpg)
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 10 ... while Freddie stood out in a smart herringbone winter coat and corduroy trousers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135611-12590677-image-m-126_1696370556318.jpg)
Side by side: Lily teamed with black leather boots (left) while Freddie stood out in a smart herringbone winter coat and corduroy trousers (right)
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 12 Famous family: Freddie is the younger brother of Silent Witness star Emilia Fox and cousin of outspoken actor and activist Laurence Fox](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135617-12590677-image-a-123_1696370540253.jpg)
Famous family: Freddie is the younger brother of Silent Witness star Emilia Fox and cousin of outspoken actor and activist Laurence Fox
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 14 In attendance: Presenter and pianist Myleene Klass...](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135589-12590677-image-a-135_1696370745751.jpg)
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 16 ... and former Love Island star Amky Hart were also present on Tuesday evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135585-12590677-image-m-134_1696370733896.jpg)
In attendance: Presenter and pianist Myleene Klass (left) and former Love Island star Amky Hart (right) were also present on Tuesday evening
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 18 She looks familiar: Elizabeth McGovern, who starred alongside Lily in period drama Downton Abbey, looked smart in a black tuxedo suit and blue dress shirt](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135615-12590677-image-m-136_1696370752863.jpg)
She looks familiar: Elizabeth McGovern, who starred alongside Lily in period drama Downton Abbey, looked smart in a black tuxedo suit and blue dress shirt
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 20 Here come the boys: Little Britain star Matt Lucas...](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135587-12590677-image-a-143_1696370794272.jpg)
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 22 ... and actor Simon Callow also joined the party in London's West End](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135593-12590677-image-m-142_1696370789472.jpg)
Here come the boys: Little Britain star Matt Lucas (left) and actor Simon Callow (right) also joined the party in London’s West End
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 24 Make way: Presenter Sandi Toksvig was on hand to watch the Sondheim musical on Tuesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135579-12590677-image-m-146_1696370852609.jpg)
Make way: Presenter Sandi Toksvig was on hand to watch the Sondheim musical on Tuesday
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 26 Say cheese: Lily James posed for selfies with fans before making her way inside the theatre](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135619-12590677-image-m-149_1696370869777.jpg)
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 28 Say cheese: Lily James posed for selfies with fans before making her way inside the theatre](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135555-12590677-image-a-150_1696370876558.jpg)
Say cheese: Lily James posed for selfies with fans before making her way inside the theatre
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 30 Low key: The actress opted for a low-key look during her latest public appearance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76135559-12590677-image-m-152_1696370894097.jpg)
Low key: The actress opted for a low-key look during her latest public appearance
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 32 Claiming the spotlight: TV regular Vanessa Feltz...](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76136215-12590677-image-a-159_1696371012114.jpg)
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 34 ... and singer Liz Callaway posed for photos ahead of the musical](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76136225-12590677-image-m-158_1696371006126.jpg)
Claiming the spotlight: TV regular Vanessa Feltz (left) and singer Liz Callaway (right) posed for photos ahead of the musical
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 36 Night out: Adding a touch of A-list glamour to proceedings, actress Helena Bonham-Carter (left) was also on hand to celebrate Sondheim's life and work](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76136237-12590677-image-m-161_1696371022017.jpg)
Night out: Adding a touch of A-list glamour to proceedings, actress Helena Bonham-Carter (left) was also on hand to celebrate Sondheim’s life and work
The former couple first met in 2014 on the set of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, in which Matt played Mr. Collins and Lily Elizabeth Bennet, but separated twice before finally ending things for good.
Lily and Matt were notoriously private about their relationship before going official at the Milan premiere of Lily’s film Cinderella in 2015.
She later quashed rumours of a proposal, telling The Sun on Sunday: ‘We’re not engaged yet. But it’s going very well.’
The pair split in 2019 owing to ‘hectic’ work schedules before briefly rekindling their romance during the first Covid lockdown in which they self-isolated together at the north London home they had shared.
However, they split for good in October 2020, with sources claiming they ‘realised they’d be better off as friends.’
The following year she starred alongside Freddie in The Pursuit Of Love, an adaptation of the 1945 novel by Nancy Mitford.
Freddie’s other acting credits include royal drama The Crown, in which he played Mark Thatcher, and White House Farm, featuring the actor as convicted killer Jeremy Bamber.
He is set to star in the second series of Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon when it airs in 2024.
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 38 Main man: Pop pioneer Pete Waterman also joined guests at the event on Tuesday evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76136251-12590677-image-m-163_1696371042482.jpg)
Main man: Pop pioneer Pete Waterman also joined guests at the event on Tuesday evening
![Lily James and Close Friend Freddie Fox Come Together to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Legacy, Two Years After Collaborating in The Pursuit Of Love 40 Close: Neil Sinclair (left) and Christopher Biggins (right) posed for photos outside the venue](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/03/23/76136203-12590677-image-m-165_1696371054584.jpg)
Close: Neil Sinclair (left) and Christopher Biggins (right) posed for photos outside the venue