She currently plays the lead female role in West End production All About Eve. And Lily James celebrated the opening night of her new play in style as she joined co-star Gillian Anderson at a glitzy afterparty, held at The Waldorf Hilton in London on Tuesday evening. The Downton Abbey actress, 29, commanded attention as she slipped into a monochrome polka dot maxi dress, embellished with detailed pleating throughout. Treading the boards: Lily James celebrated the opening night of her new play All About Eve in style at a glitzy afterparty, held at The Waldorf Hilton in London on Tuesday evening Turning heads with her striking display, the screen star's bold ensemble also featured trendy oversized sleeves to add even more pazzazz to her look. The Surrey native enhanced her height in a pair of classic pointed court heels and accessorised with dainty hooped earrings. War and Peace star Lily swept her blonde locks into a chic bun to reveal her stunning features, which were accentuated with matte foundation and glossy rose-tinted lipstick. The Fall star Gillian, 50, caught the eye in a two-tone gown, featuring an asymmetric satin bodice. Beaming: Joined by co-star Gillian Anderson, the Downton Abbey actress, 29, commanded attention as she slipped into a monochrome polka dot maxi dress, embellished with detailed pleating Looking good: Turning heads with her striking display, the screen star's bold ensemble also featured trendy oversized sleeves for a pop of pazzazz to her look Radiant: The Surrey native enhanced her height in a pair of classic pointed court heels and accessorised with a pair of dainty hooped earrings Close: Lily appeared in high spirits as she shared a hug with co-star Gillian, 50 Turning heads: The Mamma Mia star made a stylish entrance as she arrived at the Noel Coward theatre Doting boyfriend: Matt was right by her side to support her on her big night Flashing a hint of her pristine red pedicure, the Sex Education actress sported a pair of black strappy heels. Mamma Mia star Lily joins Gillian to tread the boards in Ivo van Hove's new stage adaptation of the 1950 Bette Davis film. Johnny English actress Gillian plays legendary Broadway star Margo Channing, whose career is threatened by her number one fan Eve, portrayed by Lily. As ruthless and ambitious as she is beautiful, Eve has to contend with cynical theatre columnist Addison DeWitt on her rise to the top. Style savvy: The Sex Education actress caught the eye in a two-tone gown, featuring an asymmetric satin bodice In good company: The blonde beamed with delight as she joined her mother Ninette Thomson at the event Off she goes: On her departure, Chicago native Gillian wrapped up in a vibrant red jacket Fan favourite: The Hannibal star stopped to take selfies with keen fans following her opening night on the stage All eyes on her: The Mamma Mia actress currently plays the lead female role in the West End production Plot: As ruthless and ambitious as she is beautiful, Eve, played by Lily, has to contend with cynical theatre columnist Addison DeWitt on her rise to the top. Off she goes: Following a long night, Lily hopped into a black cab with her beau Matt Smith, and her mother Ninette X Files star Gillian has big shoes to fill as she takes over from screen legend Davis, while Lily's role was played by Anne Baxter in the original film. All About Eve received a total of 14 Academy Award nominations, winning six Oscars in total including Best Film, and remains the only film in history to receive four female acting nods. Directed and written by Belgian experimental artist van Hove, the play features music by PJ Harvey, set and lighting by Jan Versweyveld, costume design by An D’Huys and sound design from Tom Gibbons. Completing the cast in the highly anticipated production are Monica Dolan, Ian Drysdale, Tsion Habte, Jessie Mei Li, Julian Ovenden, Sheila Reid, Rhashan Stone, Stanley Townsend and Philip Voyzey. Doting boyfriend: Earlier that night, Matt, 36, threw his support behind his girlfriend Lily as he was also in attendance at the event Star-studded: The event proved to be a star-studded affair as Thor star Tom Hiddleston (pictured), model Twiggy and Jennifer Saunders were all in attendance Beaming: The Othello actor, 38, appeared in high spirits as he hit the red carpet before watching the play Looking good: Jennifer Saunders wrapped up against the chilly conditions in a black fluffy jacket Dapper: Elton John's husband David Furnish looked typically suave in a navy tailoured suit and snakeskin loafers Earlier that night, Matt Smith threw his support behind his girlfriend Lily as he was also in attendance at the event. The Crown actor, 36, cut a typically dapper figure as he rocked a sleek black jumper and crisp shirt for the occasion. Maintaining his suave display, the screen star finished off his appearance with a trendy trench coat and classic Oxford shoes. The event proved to be a star-studded affair as Thor star Tom Hiddleston, model Twiggy and Jennifer Saunders were all in attendance. Radiant: Indira Varma (L) and Anneka Rice (R) beamed with delight as they were also in attendance Family affair: Supermodel Twiggy, 69, enjoyed a mother-daughter outing with her child Carly Witney, 41 Lookalike: The pair both opted for comfort in the footwear department as they sported chunky white trainers Date night: Sex Education stars Aimee Lou-Wood and Connor Swindells appeared smitten as they arrived at the event arm-in-arm Despite taking the decision to slow down, Lily's stint in the play came after she admitted she is considering slowing down to focus on her relationship with her actor beau. The Cinderella actress, who has been in a relationship with Matt for over four years, stressed she finds it difficult to strike the perfect work-life balance and she confessed she misses 'so much' because of working. 'You have to trust that things won’t go away if you stop for a bit,' she told Marie Claire. 'I haven’t really stopped, and I don’t think that’s a feasible way to work. For me, eventually, that’s not the lifestyle I want. Winter wardrobe: Actress Emma Mackey displayed her flair for fashion in a oversized navy and green checked scarf Stylish: Worried About the Boy star Freddie Fox looked sharp in a tweed jacket at the play Happy: Infamous' Toby Jones flashed a wide smile as he graced the red carpet ''That’s not only with regards to my relationship with Matt, but with my friends and family. There’s so much you miss. That’s why I know I can’t keep working at this intensity. I finish a job; Matt starts one.’ Lily also revealed that they are in the process of buying a place together as they take their relationship to the next level. ‘I used to go to work – to Downton Abbey – at 5am, and everyone would still be partying. It was like Vegas,' she said. 'I’d be like, “Keep going, I’ll be back in ten hours!” All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility