Tom Hiddleston has played a number of characters on stage and screen. But his latest role saw him look very different than usual, as he donned a wig and a dress to cameo in The Play What I Wrote at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Monday evening. The actor, 40, appeared on stage as a mystery guest in the production, that saw him wear a slew of increasingly bizarre costumes. New look: Tom Hiddleston donned a wig and a dress to cameo in The Play What I Wrote at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Monday evening In one scene Tom wore a green waistcoat with a lace cravat along with knee high socks and buckled shoes. He then donned an embroidered blue dressing gown with red detailing over the top. Finally, the star put on a pink and blue dress adorned with bows and boasting a hoop skirt, along with a baroque style wig as he danced across the stage. Cameo: The actor, 40, appeared on stage as a mystery guest in the production, that saw him wear a slew of increasingly bizarre costumes Costume: The star put on a pink and blue dress adorned with bows and boasting a hoop skirt Hilarious: He added a baroque style wig as he danced across the stage The Play What I Wrote is a comedy play celebrating the British comedy act of Morecambe and Wise. Playing the 'Comte De Toblerone', a fugitive from the French Revolution, in a play by the Ernie Wise character ('A Tight Squeeze For The Scarlet Pimple'), Tom's job was to take a gentle ribbing from the rest of the Eric and Ernie characters. Previous stars to take on the cameo role have included Ralph Fiennes, Ewan McGregor, Joanna Lumley, Daniel Radcliffe, Kylie Minogue, Nigel Havers, Jerry Hall, Sir Ian McKellen, Dawn French and Sting. Comfy: He then donned an embroidered blue dressing gown with red detailing over the top Comedy duo: The Play What I Wrote is a comedy play celebrating the British comedy act of Morecambe and Wise Funny: He played the 'Comte De Toblerone', a fugitive from the French Revolution, in a play by the Ernie Wise character ('A Tight Squeeze For The Scarlet Pimple') Butt of the joke: Tom's job was to take a gentle ribbing from the rest of the Eric and Ernie characters Mystery role: Previous stars to take on the cameo role have included Ralph Fiennes, Ewan McGregor, Joanna Lumley, Daniel Radcliffe, Kylie Minogue, Nigel Havers, Jerry Hall, Sir Ian McKellen, Dawn French and Sting Turnover: The plan is to have a regular turnover of celebrities, so although you won't see the Loki actor again in Brum, there are plenty of surprises left in the show The plan is to have a regular turnover of celebrities, so although you won't see the Loki actor again in Brum, there are plenty of surprises left in the show that runs through to New Year's Day. It comes after Tom recently confirmed his romance with Fresh Meat star Zawe Ashton. Zawe and Tom confirmed their romance during a steamy PDA-filled holiday at the beach in Ibiza in September before making their red carpet debut together at the Tony Awards in New York City later that month. Prince Charming: In one scene Tom wore a green waistcoat with a lace cravat along with knee high socks and buckled shoes Talented: The star got rave reviews for his performance in the role Ribbing: Many jokes were made in the play at his expense and many about his career including his performances in The Night Manager and as Loki Prancing around: Tom seemed delighted in his role Take a bow: The cast stepped out to take a bow at the end of the performance The new couple were joined by fellow actor Charlie Cox on the red carpet at the event held at the iconic Winter Garden Theatre. While Tom and Zawe have never publicly confirmed their relationship status, the couple were first linked together in 2019 while starring in the West End play Betrayal in which they portrayed a strained couple. Last year it was revealed the pair had moved in together after months of romance rumours, and they are now said to be living together in Atlanta, Georgia. Cast: He posed alongside Dennis Herdman, Mitesh Soni, Thom Tuck and Sean Foley Selfie: The group of actors took a selfie together Sources close to the duo said The Night Manager star, and the actress are 'very well suited and enjoy the quieter side of life'. An insider told The Sun: 'Tom and Zawe have stayed quiet about their relationship but she has spent the last few weeks with him in the US. 'They are very well suited and enjoy the quieter side of life away from the glitz and glamour of the showbiz world. Tremendous trio: Zawe and Tom confirmed their romance during a steamy PDA-filled holiday at the beach in Ibiza in September before making their red carpet debut together at the Tony Awards in New York City later that month (Pictured with Charlie Cox) All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility