He and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness were always red carpet regulars at movie premieres and glittering A-list events.

And Hugh Jackman cut somewhat of a lonely figure as he attended a press preview for the new stage play based on the hit Netflix show, Stranger Things in London on Thursday.

Hugh took a break from filming Deadpool 3 to get back to his theatre roots to watch the play, which acts as a prequel to the 80s-themed horror show.

The actor, 55, dressed in a casual chic ensemble – a grey turtleneck with a matching grey zip up jacket.

He wore black relaxed fit trousers and white statement sneakers, completing the look with black framed spectacles.

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Hugh Jackman cut somewhat of a lonely figure as he attended a press preview for the new stage play based on the hit Netflix show Stranger Things in London on Thursday

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Hugh took a break from filming Deadpool 3 to get back to his theatre roots to watch the play, which acts as a prequel to the 80s-themed horror show

The stage play, which premiered on Thursday, was produced by Sonia Friedman, directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Kate Trefry, and is based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry.

Hugh is enjoying his down time in London between shoots on Deadpool 3, and has been spotted dining out and hanging out with fans at Premier League matches.

The Hollywood star is preparing to celebrate his first Christmas since his split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness.

On Thursday, the Australian actor shared his annual photo to Instagram of the ‘Jackman Family’ gingerbread house.

However, this treat was different to previous years as it did not include the names of all the family members.

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The actor, 55, dressed in a casual chic ensemble – a grey turtleneck with a matching grey zip up jacket

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Hugh did cosy up with film director Shawn Levy

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The stage play, which premiered on Thursday, was produced by Sonia Friedman (middle), directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Kate Trefry and is based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry.

It instead featured trees and three presents covered in snow and simply read ‘The Jackman Family’.

Hugh’s gingerbread house last year featured five gingerbread figurines and dogs outside the front.

‘Happy Holidays, The Jackman Family,’ it read before listing Hugh, Deborra-Lee and their children’s names.

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It comes as Hugh is preparing to celebrate his first Christmas since his split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness

The house also included the names of Jackman’s mother Grace and his dogs Allegra and Dali, who died in August 2022.

Hugh and Deborra-Lee, 67, shocked fans when they announced they were divorcing in September.

‘We have been blessed to share almost three decades together in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,’ the couple said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.

‘Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition.’

The former couple signed the statement as ‘Deb and Hugh Jackman,’ adding: ‘This is the sole statement either of us will make.’

The pair had tied the knot in 1996 after crossing paths on set of Correlli in 1995.

During the course of their marriage, they adopted two children: son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18.

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Hugh and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness were always red carpet regulars at movie premieres and glittering A-list events