Emilia Clarke kept a low profile as she attended the Guys and Dolls press night at London’s Bridge Theatre as the new cast took to the stage.
The Game of Thrones actress, 37, kept her head down as she was seen outside the theatre, sporting a long brown coat – three weeks after receiving an MBE alongside her mother Jenny for their work establishing a brain injury charity.
Guys and Dolls was revived on London’s West End in March 2023 to rave reviews, and Monday saw the opening night for the new 2024 cast.
Emilia was among the stars to step out at the press night, looking chic in a beige skirt underneath her longline wool coat.
She accessorised the look with beige suede pointed heeled boots and an array of gold jewellery.
Emilia Clarke kept a low profile as she attended the Guys and Dolls press night at London’s Bridge Theatre as the new cast took to the stage on Monday
The Game of Thrones actress, 37, kept her head down as she was seen outside the theatre, sporting a long brown coat
Emilia was joined at the press night by a host of other stars, including presenter Dermot O’Leary, actor and writer Stephen Merchant and musical theatre star Kerry Ellis.
Dermot, 50, turned the press night into date night as he attended with his wife Dee Koppang O’Leary, 45.
Comedian Stephen, 49, also turned out with his partner, American actress Mircea Monroe.
The 6ft4 The Office co-writer towered over his petite girlfriend, 42 – with both opting for casual looks with trainers.
Kerry Ellis watched the show with her young son – who beamed adorably at the camera.
Sharing a video of the set on Instagram ahead of the performance, Kerry said: ‘Loved @bridgetheatre production “Guys and Dolls”. Congratulations to all involved.’
Former Tory MP and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth was also in attendance with his wife Michele Brown, supporting his friend Arlene Phillips – the show’s choreographer.
Taking to Instagram, Gyles, 76, said: ‘What a privilege to know the great Dame @arlenephillips – her choreography for Guys & Dolls at @bridgetheatre deserves an eternity of standing ovations!
Guys and Dolls was revived on the West End in March 2023 to rave reviews, and Monday saw the opening night for the new 2024 cast (seen are the revival’s original cast in March 2023)
Dermot, 50, turned the press night into date night as he attended with his wife Dee Koppang O’Leary, 45
Comedian Stephen Merchant, 49, also turned out with his partner, American actress Mircea Monroe
Kerry Ellis watched the show with her young son – who beamed adorably at the camera
Sharing a video of the set on Instagram ahead of the performance, Kerry said: ‘Loved @bridgetheatre production “Guys and Dolls”‘
‘The new company opened tonight: the show’s a supercharged singing dancing musical sensation!’
He also shared his outing on X, formerly Twitter, adding: ‘At @bridgetheatre tonight to salute the new company’s opening night in the theatrical sensation that is the Hytner/Philips award-winning production of one of the greatest of all musicals: Guys & Dolls.
‘Go! Go again! It’s a 5 star + heart-warming joy!’
Former Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten, who played Rachel Breckle between 2011 and 2015 in the soap, was also seen at the press night.
She wrapped up for the cold weather in a huge black coat, with silver trousers peeking out at the bottom.
Actors Elliot Levey and Ian Hallard posed alongside one another after the press night, with Ian sporting an ABBA scarf.
Guys and Dolls tells the story of two couples – gambler Nathan Detroit and his fiancee of 14 years Adelaide and Sky Masterson, a suave man who is challenged to take missionary Sarah Brown to Cuba.
The Bridge Theatre production of the 1950 musical, which has music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, is directed by Nicholas Hytner and choreographed by former Strictly judge Arlene, 80, and James Cousins.
Guys and Dolls runs at Bridge Theatre Monday to Saturday until August 31.
Former Tory MP and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth was also in attendance with his wife Michele Brown, supporting his friend Arlene Phillips – the show’s choreographer
Taking to Instagram, Gyles, 76, said: ‘What a privilege to know the great Dame @arlenephillips – her choreography for Guys & Dolls at @bridgetheatre deserves an eternity of standing ovations’
Former Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten, who played Rachel Breckle between 2011 and 2015 in the soap, was also seen at the press night
Actors Elliot Levey and Ian Hallard posed alongside one another after the press night, with Ian sporting an ABBA scarf
