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Tom Hiddleston and his co-star Hayley Atwell appeared in great spirits after a successful opening press night for their new play Much Ado About Nothing.
The pair are currently starring as sparring enemies-to-lovers Benedick and Beatrice in the new Shakespeare adaption by The Jamie Lloyd Company at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane until April 5.
And the actors couldn’t have looked happier with their performance as they shared a sweet embrace at the after party on Wednesday night.
Tom, 44, looked dapper in a burgundy velvet suit and pale blue shirt and black tie as he beamed for snaps.
Meanwhile Hayley, 42, put on a stylish display in a black blazer jacket adorned with silver embellishments and matching suit trousers.
Opting for a white shirt underneath, the actress completed the look with black pointed heels.
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell shared a sweet embrace as the cast celebrated opening press night of Much Ado About Nothing at the Theatre Drury Lane on Wednesday evening
Tom and Hayley joined their fellow cast mates Jamie Lloyd, Forbes Masson, Mason Alexander Park, Tim Steed, Mara Huf, Mika Onyx Johnson and Phillip Olagoke for a group hug
Tom and Hayley joined their fellow cast mates Jamie Lloyd, Forbes Masson, Mason Alexander Park, Tim Steed, Mara Huf, Mika Onyx Johnson and Phillip Olagoke for a group hug as they celebrated their debut performance.
Other celebrity guests to attend the evening included comedian Frank Skinner, Beverly Knight, Damian Lewis and Charlotte Ritchie.
Much Ado About Nothing and the Tempest, which ran from December through to the start of February, are part of a season of Shakespeare by The Jamie Lloyd Company at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
They are the first plays by the Bard to be staged at the theatre since Peter Brook’s production of The Tempest starring John Gielgud in 1957.
Each play is directed by Jamie, who previously staged Romeo And Juliet, which starred Marvel actor Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in the title roles, in the capital.
Loki star Tom said earlier this year: ‘Working with Jamie Lloyd on Harold Pinter’s Betrayal was one of the most fulfilling and meaningful experiences of my performing life.’
‘I could not be more thrilled to have been given the opportunity to collaborate with him again, this time on one of Shakespeare’s most warm-hearted and joyful plays: Much Ado About Nothing.’
‘It’s an honour to have been invited by Andrew Lloyd Webber to bring Shakespeare back to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in a season alongside Sigourney Weaver in The Tempest, and to be working with the great Hayley Atwell for the first time.’
The pair are currently starring as sparring enemies-to-lovers Benedick and Beatrice in the new Shakespeare adaption by The Jamie Lloyd Company
The actors couldn’t have looked happier with their performance as they shared a sweet embrace at the after party on Wednesday night
Tom, 44, looked dapper in a burgundy velvet suit and pale blue shirt and black tie as he beamed for snaps
The ensemble looked delighted after the performance
Opting for a white shirt underneath, the actress completed the look with black pointed heels
Tom’s partner Zawe Ashton also attended the press night as she wore a furry navy dress underneath her coat
Tom and Hayley posed with the show’s director Jamie Lloyd
The play will run until April 5 and seems to have got off to a great start
Captain America actress Hayley added: ‘I am thrilled to be joining Jamie Lloyd’s company for the third time in my career.’
‘His bold and electric direction, combined with the warmth and wit of one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated comedic duos is a truly exciting opportunity and one that I hope will delight our audiences.’
‘I look forward to working with my talented friend Tom Hiddleston and bringing The Bard back to Theatre Royal Drury Lane.’
Last month Tom impressed The Graham Norton Show audience on as he gave them a demo of his signature dance move.
Discussing his role as Benedick, Tom chatted about the plot of the play with Graham and revealed he and the cast spent most of their rehearsal time dancing.
He said: ‘It’s the most beautiful play, it’s so full of warmth and light and wit and it’s got a big heart. And in our production, it’s full of dancing.’
Graham asked: ‘Yes I’ve heard that rehearsals are fifty percent dance,’ to which Tom joked back: ‘We turn up in the morning and the first hour is dance hour, very useful for working off the mince pies.’
He added: ‘It’s just such a lovely thing to do in early January, is dance first thing in the morning.’
The whole cast and crew posed for a group shot (L-R onathan Glew, Jamie Lloyd, Mara Huf, Forbes Masson, Mason Alexander Park, James Phoon, Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell, Mika Onyx Johnson, Tim Steed, Gerald Kyd and Phillip Olagoke)
Loki star Tom said earlier this year: ‘Working with Jamie Lloyd on Harold Pinter’s Betrayal was one of the most fulfilling and meaningful experiences of my performing life’
Hayley accessorised the look with some silver hooped earrings as she smiled in snaps
Discussing his role as Benedick, Tom previously revealed while on The Graham Norton show that he and the cast spent most of their rehearsal time dancing
Comedian Frank Skinner was also in attendance as he donned a quirky tartan scarf
Damian Lewis kept it casual for the evening in a charcoal jacket and jeans
Beverley Night couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she opted for a khaki ensemble
Mathew Horne was joined by his wife Celina Bassili
Much Ado About Nothing and the Tempest are part of a season of Shakespeare by The Jamie Lloyd Company at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (pictured Jamie Lloyd)
Singer Melanie Masson put on a very leggy display in a burgundy leather PVC dress and matching boots
Corrina Brown beamed in snaps
Graham jokingly asked the star: ‘Is it like freestyle or people teaching you choreography? Is it like everybody dance now.’
Tom confessed he hit the nail on the head: ‘Well you’ve hit on something there which is interesting.’
Brie chimed in by asking Tom: ‘Wait what did you hit on? What did he hit on?’ as she pointed towards Graham.
Graham then asked: ‘Is it just improv dance?’
Tom admitted: ‘The party It’s not like Swan Lake you know, but the party is the sort of party that you recognise.’
‘It’s like a wedding or a birthday party, big celebrations. So everybody’s still getting up and doing their sort of signature move.’
Brie asked him: ‘What’s your signature move?’ to which Tom said: ‘My signature move is just keep swimming.’
The star then got up from the iconic red sofa and proceeded to crouch down and move his arms from left to right as he wiggled his hips leaving the rest of the guests stunned.
