Actor Gareth David-Lloyd who played Ianto Jones will be meeting fans at the Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff in May.

He gained a cult following after playing Ianto Jones in Torchwood and Doctor Who and now fans can get to meet the actor who played him.

Gareth David-Lloyd starred in three series of the BBC Wales Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood as well as appearing in the finale episodes pf Doctor Who series 4 finale – The Stolen Earth and Journey’s End.

So popular was his character Ianto that following his shock death a shrine was made in front of the fictional Torchwood HQ in Cardiff Bay, which still stands today and is a popular tourist attraction.

David-Lloyd will be at the Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff on Saturday, May 7 from 11am for a one-day Doctor Who themed charity event, with all proceeds being donated to the venue.

There’ll be an interview, question and answer session, a charity raffle and autographs, along with a number of special surprises planned.There will also been a display of original costumes from the show provided by Made In Wales Exhibition, as well as a stall from the local sci-fi shop The Comic Guru.

For tickets, call the box office on 029 2048 3344 or visit thegate.org.uk