Leading lady Gemma Arterton puts on a leggy display in sparkly lip-print party dress as she celebrates her new play Nell Gwynn's press night
She's back on stage as feisty royal mistress Nell Gwynn.
And Gemma Arterton certainly looked in the mood to celebrate her latest London theatre role as she partied at The Crypt following the play's press night on Friday.
The 30-year-old stage and screen star looked sensational in a colourful mini dress as she toasted the important night.
Time to party! Gemma Arterton looked in the mood to celebrate her latest London theatre role in Nell Gwynn as she partied at The Crypt following the play's press night on Friday
Gemma chose a fun and colourful dress for her party night, looking gorgeous in the sparkly pink, gold and red number.
The cute mini dress featured a rainbow stripe pleated skirt and a figure-hugging bodice covered in a a glittering lip motif.
The actress added a pair of equally sparkly black strappy heels and pulled her hair back into a chic up do.
Leading lady: Gemma chose a fun and colourful dress for her party night, looking gorgeous in the sparkly pink, gold and red number which she layered under a chic navy coat for her arrival at the party
Natural makeup completed the party look as Gemma flashed a huge smile while posing for pics.
As well as a successful career in Hollywood - with roles in films such as St. Trinian's, Tamara Drewe, Prince of Persia and Quantam of Solace - Gemma has carved out a name for herself as a theatre star.
In November, she bagged the Newcomer in a Musical Award for her musical debut in Made In Dagenham, which cemented her as one to watch on the West End circuit.
Simply stunning: The actress added a pair of equally sparkly black strappy heels and pulled her hair back into a chic up do
Talented pair: Gemma posed for photos with the play's writer Jessica Swale following their press night
Now she's taken on the role of actress and royal mistress Nell Gwynn, a woman often referred to as the favourite of Charles II's many lovers.
The play - written by Jessica Swale - also focuses on Nell's life in the theatre in the 17th century, and previously saw actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw in the role at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
Gemma previously told The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye that she is going to 'let her hair down', adding: 'There’s singing! And dancing! Gwynn’s very lively.'
Showing their support David Suchet and his wifeSheila Ferris also enjoyed the press night fun
She also explained that the play 'speaks to me in that 'working class girl finding her voice and breaking through class barriers' kind of way'.
‘It’s nice to know that we’ve had to fight through this before,’ the star added.
Gemma's run in Nell Gwynn runs from February 4 until April 30 at London's Apollo Theatre.
In the spotlight: Gemma has taken on the role of actress and royal mistress Nell Gwynn, a woman often referred to as the favourite of Charles II's many lovers
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