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Nicole Kidman and Benedict Cumberbatch are suited and booted as they take to the stage in Danny Boyle's Children's Monologues

Published: 15:41 EST, 25 October 2015 | Updated: 04:35 EST, 26 October 2015

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They've both set the London theatrical scene alight with their critically acclaimed performances.

But on Sunday Nicole Kidman and Benedict Cumberbatch put aside their respective roles in Photograph 51 and Hamlet to tread the boards in a play for charity Dramatic Need, at the Royal Court Theatre.

Taking to the stage to star in Children's Monologues, directed by Danny Boyle, the two Hollywood stars led a host of talent in the special performance - held in aid of vulnerable children in Africa.

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For one night only: Nicole Kidman put aside her role in Photograph 51 to tread the boards in a play for charity Dramatic Need, at London's Royal Court Theatre on Sunday

Stepping out of Hamlet's shadow: Benedict like-wise cut a casual figure as he left behind the mantel of Hamlet for one night to star in the show

Nicole, 48, and Benedict, 39, arrived at the theatre in Sloan Square, Kensington and Chelsea for a pre-performance rehearsal of Boyle's emotional retelling of a day-in-the-life of various African children.

Slipping into their respective roles for the first and only performance of the Oscar-winning director's play, the star's relied on performance alone to carry the script's heart-felt message to the audience.

Opting for an understated yet on-point ensemble, the Moulin Rouge! star opted for a suitably understated look as she teamed a double breasted blazer jacket with a white silk top.

Keeping to her laid-back theme the Australia actress added a pair of black fitted jeans and a pair of two-tone trainers to her wardrobe.

A noble role: Taking to the stage to star in Children's Monologues, directed by Danny Boyle, the two Hollywood stars led a host of talent in the special performance - held in aid of vulnerable children in Africa

A one-off: Nicole and Benedict arrived at the theatre in Sloan Square, Kensington and Chelsea for a pre-performance rehearsal of Boyle's emotional retelling of a day-in-the-life of various African children

Wearing her trademark blonde lock in a centre-parting and loose ponytail 'do' ,the Oscar-winning actress showcased her striking features.

With an understated and natural palette of make-up finishing off her look, the Hollywood beauty took to the stage with only her dramatic skill to conjure up her character ahead of the evening's performance.

Benedict like-wise cut a casual figure as he left behind the mantel of Hamlet for one night to star in the show.

Sporting his familiar tousle of loose brown curls, the Sherlock star opted for a laid-back affair of a dark green checked Harrington and a white tee-shirt, which he teamed with jeans and a pair of tan boots.

Opting for an understated yet on-point ensemble, the Moulin Rouge! star opted for a suitably understated look as she teamed a double breasted blazer jacket with a white silk top, jeans and trainers

Casual yet dapper: Sporting his familiar tousle of loose brown curls, the Sherlock star wore a dark green checked Harrington and a white tee-shirt, which he teamed with jeans and a pair of tan boots

But while Nicole and Benedict were arguably Danny's two marquee stars in the special one-off performance, the pair were part of glittering cast full of American and British acting talent.

Silver screen supremo Josh Hartnett also took to the stage sporting a slick fringe and perfectly groomed moustache and beard, while X-Men star James McAvoy also cut a rugged character on-stage.

While Game of Thrones stars Kit Harrington, Rose Leslie and Alfie Allen also took part in the production alongside the likes of Harry Potter star David Thewlis.

Another silver screen star: Silver screen supremo Josh Hartnett also took to the stage sporting a slick fringe and perfectly groomed moustache and beard

Reunited: X-Men star James McAvoy also cut a rugged character on-stage as he was reunited with Danny following their work on the film Trance

Together again: Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington was reunited with former on-screen lover Rose Leslie - who played Jon Snow's wildling lover Ygirtte in the popular fantasy series

Stepping out of Westeros: Kit and Leslie's co-star Alfie Allen was also part of the charitable production

A magical performance: Harry Potter star David Thewlis was another famous face treading the boards in the Oscar-winning director's theatrical production

And chalking up yet another high-profile performance for her acting CV, Prince Harry's former flame Cressida Bonas also took on a role in the production.

The one-off production celebrates the fifth anniversary of Danny's original production of the play.

The original production saw Danny dramatizes the testimonies of young children growing up in Rammulotsi, a small rural township in the Free State province of South Africa.

Starring the liked of Sir Ben Kingsley, Gemma Arterton, Eddie Redmayne, tom Hardy and Benedict, the play saw the actors retelling both happy and drastically sad days from the young people's lives.

A royal performance: Prince Harry's former flame Cressida Bonas was given a starring role in the production

Rising star: The 26-year-old actress's formidable acting CV will be given a huge shot in the arm after performing in the star-studded production

A special anniversary: The one-off production celebrates the fifth anniversary of Danny's original production of the play, which dramatizes the stories of children growing up in Rammulotsi, a rural township South Africa