Lily James stuns in an off-the-shoulder gown as she joins Lyonesse co-star Kristin Scott Thomas after press night performance
Lily James stunned as she joined her Lyonesse co-star Kristin Scott Thomas at Browns in Covent Garden, London after the press night performance of the play.
The Pam & Tommy star, 34, looked radiant in a pale green off-the-shoulder gown while smiling beside Kristin, 63, as they celebrated the show.
She elevated her height with a pair of black stiletto heels and pulled her hair back into a neat updo to complete her look.
Kristin looked equally as chic in a violet blouse that she tucked into a matching A-line skirt.
The Oscar-winning actress topped off her outfit off with some opaque stockings and patent heeled shoes.
Party: Lily James, 34, stunned as she joined her Lyonesse co-star Kristin Scott Thomas, 63, at Browns in Covent Garden, London after the press night performance of the play
On stage: Earlier in the night, the duo took to the stage at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London for the opening night of Penelope Skinner’s Lyonesse
Earlier in the night, the duo took to the stage at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London for the opening night of Penelope Skinner’s Lyonesse.
The production follows the story of Elaine (played by Kristin), a reclusive and talented actress, who disappears in mysterious circumstances.
30 years later she enlists the help of a young film executive named Kate (played by Lily) to assist with her comeback.
Lyonesse takes place at Elaine’s home in Cornwall and raises questions about who really controls the stories that we tell.
The Daily Mail’s Patrick Marmion gave Lyonesse three stars out of five, describing it as ‘a curious mishmash of Sunset Boulevard and Ab Fab.’
The play will run until December 23 at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.
It comes after Lily revealed her latest role as an ambassador for ethical diamonds.
The actress, who is already the face of Charlotte Tilbury and Sky Mobile, has lent her name to the Natural Diamond Council and visited Botswana, where the jewels are sourced.
Stylish: The Pam & Tommy star looked radiant in a pale green off-the-shoulder gown
Radiant: The actress pulled her hair back into a chic updo to complete her look
Elegant: Kristin looked equally as chic in a violet blouse that she tucked into a matching A-line skirt
Glowing: The Oscar-winning actress topped off her outfit off with a soft makeup look
Play: The production follows the story of Elaine (played by Kristin), a reclusive and talented actress, who disappears in mysterious circumstances
Plot: 30 years later she enlists the help of a young film executive named Kate (played by Lily) to assist with her comeback
Story: Lyonesse takes place at Elaine’s home in Cornwall and raises questions about who really controls the stories that we tell (Lily pictured with James Corrigan)
Lyonesse review: Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas serve up the stardust, writes PATRICK MARMION
Thanks to star turns from Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas, Penelope Skinner’s new play which opened in the West End last night is all but sold out already.
No surprise there. After all, Lily is the Queen Of The Bodice Ripper, bursting onto our screens as Lady Rose in Downton Abbey, before taking on roles in War & Peace and playing Pamela Anderson in Pam & Tommy.
And Kristin is of course the legendary Ice Queen, famous for posh and frosty characters ranging from Fiona in Four Weddings And A Funeral to MI5 boss ‘Lady Di’ in Slow Horses on Apple TV+.
Thanks to star turns from Lily James (pictured as Kate) and Kristin Scott Thomas, Penelope Skinner’s new play which opened in the West End last night is all but sold out already
And Kristin (pictured as Elaine) is of course the legendary Ice Queen, famous for posh and frosty characters ranging from Fiona in Four Weddings And A Funeral to MI5 boss ‘Lady Di’ in Slow Horses on Apple TV+
But while both actresses sprinkle stardust liberally across Skinner’s play, I found the piece itself a curiously laboured and lacklustre affair.
It’s a mongrel tale of a fictional reclusive actress, Elaine Dailey (Scott Thomas), seeking to make a comeback after being forced into hiding 30 years before by a high-status stalker.
It’s like a curious mishmash of Sunset Boulevard and Ab Fab set in Cornwall.
Scott Thomas is, moreover, an unlikely fusion of Gloria Swanson’s Norma Desmond and Joanna Lumley’s Patsy – with a bit of Jennifer Saunders’ Eddie thrown in for good measure.
And (sticking with the Ab Fab theme) her co-star Ms James is not a million miles from Julia Sawalha’s strait-laced Saffron as Kate: a nervy film executive despatched to the West Country in a bid to secure the rights to Elaine’s story.
Catching the eye constantly, like a 24-carat diamond, Ms James is a perfect fit as a thirtysomething yummy mummy trying to square her career with post-natal depression.
Lily struck a series of poses for the NDC’s new campaign shot in New York City, showing off her jewellery with four different outfits.
In one picture, she wears a chic black dress with a diamond choker, ring, bangles, and earrings.
She follows in the footsteps of Bond girl Ana de Armas, the previous face of the brand.
Ms James said: ‘After visiting Botswana and seeing the positive impact the diamond mining industry has on the surrounding communities and ecosystems… It made me want to be even more intentional with the diamond jewellery I wear.
‘I love to go full out on the red carpet but also pare my diamond jewellery down and wear it with jeans.’
In a separate behind-the-scenes video of the project, the actress, who has served as the council’s global ambassador since September last year, added: ‘Botswana was so inspiring on so many levels. It was the trip of a lifetime. I went with my mother and it was really special.
Review: The Daily Mail’s Patrick Marmion gave Lyonesse three stars out of five, describing it as ‘a curious mishmash of Sunset Boulevard and Ab Fab’
Keeping warm: Lily later layered over a black blazer as she departed the venue
Celebrations: Penelope Skinner, Kristin, Lily James and Director Ian Rickson posed for a photo together
Beaming: Lily looked elated as Doon Mackichan pulled her into a tight hug
All smiles: Lily was joined at the event by Gala Gordon
Bash: They were joined at the event by (L-R) Kwame Owusu, Director Ian Rickson, Sara Powell, Doon Mackichan and James Corrigan
Out now: The play will run until December 23 at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London
Guests: Toby Jones stepped out to watch the play
Chic: Gugu Mbatha Raw opted for a Autumnal wool coat while Rebekah Staton also wore a checked long coat
Fashion: Jemima Khan caught the eye in a black sweater with high waisted trousers and a statement belt
Support: Hannah Waddingham looked as fashionable as ever in a sleek black blazer as she departed the theatre
Dazzling: It comes after Lily revealed her latest role as an ambassador for ethical diamonds
She added: ‘I was fortunate enough to go to these amazing schools and talk to the kids and hear the teachers talk about how the roads have changed and all the hospitals they now have access to.’
The campaign comes after diamond jewellery sales plummeted from pandemic highs and as competition from lab-grown diamonds rises.
While diamonds from Africa have, in large part, had a horrific history, the NDC has tried to reinvent the industry with its ethical narrative. However, it has come under fire for ‘flawed’ claims about the carbon footprint of mined diamonds compared with that of lab diamonds.