Irish actor Aidan Turner was among the stars who attended the National Theatre Next Chapter Gala on Thursday evening.
The event, held at the National Theatre in London, aims to raise funds to support young people in theatre through the National Theatre Stories Start Here Campaign, and the National Theatre's Skills Centre, which offers resources, training and professional development.
Turner, 42, best known for his role as Ross Poldark in BBC historical drama series Poldark, wore a black suit, white shirt and bow tie.
Gavin and Stacey star James Corden arrived with his wife, TV producer Julia Carey, wearing a blue suit with a white shirt and black bow tie, while Carey wore a purple dress.
Other attendees included 69-year-old actress Lesley Manville, known for roles in The Crown, Sherwood and Luca Guadagnino film Queer (2024), who wore an all-black outfit with a matching belt, and comedian Stephen Mangan, who wore a black suit with a white shirt.
Being Human actor Russell Tovey wore a brown shirt and tie with a blue suit, and singer Olly Alexander, formerly of Years And Years, wore a long white shirt with a black suit.
The gala is the theatre’s first under director Indhu Rubasingham, with a theme of "the family show" and "how an audience’s first encounter with the magic of theatre can spark a lifelong connection".
Source: Press Association
