'I'm just pleased I didn't disappoint': Beaming Sheridan Smith is greeted by her fans as she speaks out after cancelled show
Following last week's drama, it looks like everything is going swimmingly again for Sheridan Smith's West End hit Funny Girl.
Following Tuesday night's performance at the Savoy Theatre, the 34-year-old was greeted by adoring fans at the stage door.
Speaking for the first time since the reports on Tuesday, Sheridan told the Evening Standard: 'It’s always pressure if it’s the fans’ favourite show. I’m just pleased I didn’t disappoint and I’m glad they thought I pulled it off.'
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The show must go on: Sheridan Smith looked relaxed and happy as she left The Savoy Theatre in London on Tuesday night
Her co-star Darius Campbell added: 'Sheridan was great, she always is.'
The actress looked relaxed and happy as she chatted to audience members, with one who had apparently travelled from Mexico.
Among those in the audience were Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, who is currently in the UK filming Star Wars: Episode VIII.
Posting a photo montage on his Twitter, he wrote: 'Another night of fantastic London theatre @FunnyGirl_UK Spectacular Sheridan Smith & ENTIRE company crushed it! #WOW.'
Comfortable: The 34-year-old actress wore a pair of skinny jeans, long black coat, suede ankle boots and animal-print scarf
Greeting her public: Sheridan delighted fans as she stopped for hugs, selfies and autographs outside the stage door
It seems the production is running smoothly following last week's cancellation of one evening performance.
Although the theatre blamed technical issues, some audience members claimed Sheridan 'appeared drunk on stage'.
A production source told the Mail there had 'a lot of fear and terrible upset. The cast have been told to keep their mouths shut and support Sheridan'.
Audience member Abigail Richter told one newspaper: ‘It was an unbelievable disaster. Sheridan was all over the place. At one point, she was standing centre stage and her leg went from underneath her.
Making an effort: One fan had travelled from Mexico to see Sheridan and presented her with roses outside
Star in the audience: Star Wars actor Mark Hamill went to see Sheridan in action and was really impressed
‘She started in a Bronx accent but slipped into Irish. Then there was a dance scene where at one point she grabbed the dancers’ groins. She walked off and they literally just dropped the curtains.’
Despite reports, the theatre and Sheridan have issued vehement denials, with the actress' spokesperson saying: 'I have spoken to my client and this is categorically not true.'
Sheridan has been in the role since December when the production originally opened in the smaller Menier Chocolate Factory in Borough, before moving to the West End last month.
Treading the boards: Sheridan has been in the role since December when the production originally opened in the smaller Menier Chocolate Factory
Breaking her silence: Sheridan spoke out following reports she was struggling to cope with the pressure, saying 'I’m just pleased I didn’t disappoint'
Joining Sheridan (Fanny Brice) and Darius (Nick Arnstein) in the musical is Marilyn Cutts (Mrs Brice), Valda Aviks (Mrs. O’Malley), Gay Soper (Mrs Strakosh), Natasha J Barnes (Emma/Mrs Meeker), Maurice Lane (Mr. Keeney), Bruce Montague (Ziegfeld), Joel Montague (Eddie).
Sheridan won raves reviews when the show opened, having followed in the footsteps of singing legend Barbra Streisand, who played Fanny in the 1964 Broadway production and the 1968 movie.
In March, Sheridan pulled out of one of the shows after finding out her beloved father Colin had been diagnosed with cancer.
Speaking about the role last year, she said: 'It's a dream role. I'd have kicked myself for the rest of my life had I not done it.'
Rave reviews: Critics have praised Sheridan's performance in the role of Fanny Brice
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