Arterton to star in new West End show

Gemma Arterton has agreed to star in new West End play The Little Dog Laughed.

The Quantum of Solace star, who last acted on stage in a production of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost in 2007, will play Ari, a fiery young woman living with a male character played by Robin Hood actor Harry Lloyd.

The comedy will also star Young Victoria actor Rupert Friend and Diary of Anne Frank actress Tamsin Greig.

The production is due to premiere in London early next year. Arterton, 23, will start rehearsals with the rest of the cast in December.