FILM NEWS.co.uk – Gemma Arterton feels like a better actress now she’s “flexed her muscles” on the stage.

The 29-year-old actress has been appearing in a production of Made in Dagenham in London, UK, about women who went on strike in the 60s because they wanted equal pay.

Gemma has also appeared in big budget flicks like James Bond movie Quantum of Solace and thinks her skills are only getting better as she diversifies.

“I think that doing theatre does [make you a better actress] because you’re constantly flexing those muscles in front of a live audience every night and you have to adapt and you have to be on the ball all the time. I definitely think doing theatre makes you a better actor, but there are loads of actors who never do theatre… and they’re not good,” she joked on BBC Radio 1.

Her time on stage will be coming to a close before long and then Gemma will go back to shooting films. Although she’s a film pro it’s still a daunting process as she’s now so used to working at a completely different pace.

“I’ve been doing theatre for so long now and I’m doing a film pretty much straight afterwards and it’s going to be so weird for me. Obviously you’re filming all day and sometimes two scenes a day whereas I’m used to doing a whole part in two hours. It’s different,” she explained.

Having starred in the Bond franchise and other major movies like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Gemma is now going in a new direction. That involves parts in indie films with smaller budgets, and she is proud to have made that transition.

“I have to say at the moment I’m feeling what I’m doing now which is more like interesting roles in smaller things. Even though doing those big old things, they’re fun for the experience, but I’m enjoying what I’m doing now, it’s much more gratifying,” she said. (source)

Photos of Gemma arriving and leaving the BBC Radio1 Studios and a few taken during the show have now been added to the gallery, enjoy!

GALLERY LINKS:
– Talk and Radio Shows > 2015 03 12: BBC Radio1 Breakfast Show
– Photo Gallery > Photoshoots > BBC Radio1 Breakfast Show (2015)

On Saturday (February 07) Gemma attended a couple of BAFTAs pre events. Sadly she didn’t attend the actual show, but be sure to check her in all her beauty in the photos we added in the gallery! Big thansk to Renee @ Arden Cho Network for the donations!

GALLERY LINKS:
– Public Events > Pre BAFTAs Brunch
– Public Events > Charles Finch and Chanel Pre BAFTAs Dinner

She recently hit her landmark 100th perfromance in the hit West End musical Made In Dagenham, but Gemma Arterton is showing no signs of slowing down.

The 28-year-old actress was spotted leaving London’s Adelphi Theatre through the stage door on Saturday night, and she was all smiles as she was greeted by fans eager to take selfies with her.

The brunette beauty was picture perfect for her impromptu photo session, stepping out in a red minidress under a smart cream hooded jacket with black quilted raglan arms.

Away from the stage, Gemma has been speaking out in tireless support of the campaign for equal women’s pay. Speaking to Mel And Sue presenters, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, this week, Gemma said: ‘This subject matter is so important and I’m so passionate about it. At the end of the show I have a big speech and I have to convince everybody to stand up for women’s rights and some people stand up during the speech. I’ve seen men crying and women saying “go on” and that gives me the biggest buzz.’

Speaking Alan Carr before Christmas, Gemma spoke about the aid of social media in assisting the ongoing battle.

She said: ‘Feminism is in fashion, as made by Beyonce and Taylor Swift, now that they’re feminists, everyone else is [laughs]’.

The screen star was one of many at the Houses of Parliament in London to highlight the gender pay gap, which Labour claimed resulted in women earning £210,000 less over a lifetime than men.

Speaking about being in Parliament, Gemma admitted: ‘It was cold. Yeah, it’s huge – it’s very cavernous, The Great Hall and everything – it’s so old obviously, so it’s all stone and wood. But no, it was great, I wish I could have explored a bit further, gone off track, nosed around a bit, but it’s beautiful inside.’

(source)

Additional photos from the Made in Dagenham Opening Night (curtains call, after party and Gemma leaving the after party) have now been added to the gallery. Enjoy! :)

GALLERY LINKS:
– Public Events > Made in Dagenham Opening Night – Curtains Call
– Public Events > Made in Dagenham Opening Night – After Party
– Candids > November 05, 2014

Yesterday, there has been the Opening/Press night for Made in Dagenham at the Adelphi Theatre (London). The show is currently receiving great reviews, congrats to Gemma and all the cast and crew! Photos from the curtains call and after party have been added to the gallery. Be sure to keep the site checked for more additions!

GALLERY LINKS:
– Public Events > Made in Dagenham Opening Night – Curtains Call
– Public Events > Made in Dagenham Opening Night – After Party
– Candids > November 05, 2014