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Theatre impresario David Babani on Sheridan Smith: 'She was absolutely not drunk on stage in Funny Girl'

Theatre impresario David Babani on Sheridan Smith: 'She was absolutely not drunk on stage in Funny Girl' | music-all | Scoop.it
In little more than a decade, the Menier Chocolate Factory in Southwark has gone from being a barely known 180-seat fringe theatre to an off-West End powerhouse, ranked alongside the likes of the Almeida and the Donmar;...
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FUNNY GIRL with Sheridan Smith!

The Menier Chocolate Factory's sold-out production of Funny Girl with Olivier and BAFTA Award winner, Sheridan Smith has transferred for a limited run to The...

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Funny Girl tickets now on sale at the Savoy Theatre starring Sheridan Smith

Funny Girl tickets now on sale at the Savoy Theatre starring Sheridan Smith | music-all | Scoop.it

Funny Girl tickets now on sale at the Savoy Theatre starring Sheridan Smith

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Funny Girl, Menier Chocolate Factory, London — ‘Wonderful, but . . .’

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FUNNY GIRL – Menier Chocolate Factory

FUNNY GIRL – Menier Chocolate Factory | music-all | Scoop.it
For half a generation there has been a truism in the musical theatre world that nobody can do Jule Style and Bob Merrill’s Funny Girl, because Streisand played the 1920’s eccentrically comic Ziegfe…
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Production images for Funny Girl at Menier Chocolate Factory

Production images for Funny Girl at Menier Chocolate Factory | music-all | Scoop.it
Production images for Funny Girl at Menier Chocolate Factory. Starring Olivier and BAFTA award-winning actress Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice.
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Funny Girl review – a joyous Sheridan Smith keeps rain off parade

Funny Girl review – a joyous Sheridan Smith keeps rain off parade | music-all | Scoop.it
It may be a poor man’s Gypsy and Barbra Streisand has hitherto owned the role, but this production exhibits real class and Smith is a constant joy to watch
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Funny Girl, Menier Chocolate Factory, review: 'Sheridan Smith pulls off the impossible'

Funny Girl, Menier Chocolate Factory, review: 'Sheridan Smith pulls off the impossible' | music-all | Scoop.it
Funny Girl, Menier Chocolate Factory, review: 'Sheridan Smith pulls off the impossible' | via @telegraph https://t.co/k09KUMqQDF
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London Funny Girl Revival, Revamped By Harvey Fierstein, Begins Tonight - Playbill.com

London Funny Girl Revival, Revamped By Harvey Fierstein, Begins Tonight - Playbill.com | music-all | Scoop.it
The new London production of Funny Girl begins an already sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory Nov. 20 prior to an official opening Dec. 2, for a run through March 5.
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FUNNY GIRL, Starring Sheridan Smith, Starts Tonight at Menier Chocolate Factory

FUNNY GIRL, Starring Sheridan Smith, Starts Tonight at Menier Chocolate Factory | music-all | Scoop.it
FUNNY GIRL returns to the London stage for the first time since its 1966 premiere tonight, November 20, 2016.
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Fanny's Back! See Sheridan Smith and Company Rehearse the Sold-Out London ... - Playbill.com

Fanny's Back! See Sheridan Smith and Company Rehearse the Sold-Out London ... - Playbill.com | music-all | Scoop.it
The upcoming London production of Funny Girl has yet to begin previews but has already which sold out its entire run at the Menier Chocolate Factory within 90 minutes of going on sale, and announced a West End transfer.
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Sheridan Smith is the perfect Funny Girl writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE - Daily Mail

Sheridan Smith is the perfect Funny Girl writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE - Daily Mail | music-all | Scoop.it
Sheridan Smith is putting her own stamp on Fanny Brice in the first London revival of the musical Funny Girl in half a century, writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE.
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ArtsBeat | 'Funny Girl' Secures Transfer to West End, Before It Even Opens - New York Times (blog)

ArtsBeat | 'Funny Girl' Secures Transfer to West End, Before It Even Opens - New York Times (blog) | music-all | Scoop.it
The Menier Chocolate Factory’s revival of the show, starring Sheridan Smith, will run at the Savoy Theater starting April 9.
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Front Row for Funny Girl!

After failing to get Funny Girl tickets the other week, I finally succeeded! See what I thought of the show at the Savoy Theatre having previously seen it at the ...
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John Bowles talks to West End star Marilyn Cutts.

John Bowles for Live Theatre UK speaks to West End star Marilyn Cutts about her career starring in such shows as Wicked and Funny Girl. Marilyn also talks ab...

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Funny Girl, Menier Chocolate Factory, London — ‘Wonderful, but . . .’ - FT.com

Funny Girl, Menier Chocolate Factory, London — ‘Wonderful, but . . .’ - FT.com | music-all | Scoop.it
Sheridan Smith is already a British national treasure at the age of 34. A natural comedian on stage and television and an outstanding musical actress, she has also won an Olivier award for her performance in Terence Rattigan’s Flare Path .
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West End Frame: Review: Funny Girl at the Menier Chocolate Factory

West End Frame: Review: Funny Girl at the Menier Chocolate Factory | music-all | Scoop.it
Sheridan Smith truly is one in a million. She owns the show and successfully puts an entirely fresh stamp on Fanny Brice.
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Funny Girl review – Sheridan Smith makes Streisand’s role her own

Funny Girl review – Sheridan Smith makes Streisand’s role her own | music-all | Scoop.it
Smith redefines ‘funny’ as Broadway pizzazz feels the pinch in the Menier’s fastest-selling show ever
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Funny Girl review at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London – 'Sheridan Smith succeeds' | Review | Theatre | The Stage

Funny Girl review at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London – 'Sheridan Smith succeeds' | Review | Theatre | The Stage | music-all | Scoop.it
Sheridan Smith nails the comedy, bringing heart and soul to this problematic musical, but it still suffers with a decidedly thin second act
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Sheridan Smith excels in Barbara Streisand's iconic role - Funny Girl review

Sheridan Smith excels in Barbara Streisand's iconic role - Funny Girl review | music-all | Scoop.it
They've always said that Funny Girl couldn't possibly work without Barbra Streisand. They won't be saying that from now on. Streisand remains incomparable in her interpretation of Fanny Brice, the homely, wisecracking Brooklyn girl with the drive ...
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Funny Girl The Musical - Starring Sheridan Smith

Funny Girl The Musical - Starring Sheridan Smith | music-all | Scoop.it
Funny Girl The Musical starring Sheridan Smith transfers to Savoy Theatre in London's West End in April 2016, after selling out at Menier Chocolate Factory.
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Sheridan Smith knocks back the champagne after wowing the crowd at Funny Girl opening night

Barbara Streisand as she takes on the role of Fanny Brice in the London production of Funny Girl.And after the previews' opening night at the Menier Chocolate ...
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Funny Girl - Menier Chocolate Factory - First Preview - Nov 20 2015

Funny Girl - Menier Chocolate Factory - First Preview - Nov 20 2015 | music-all | Scoop.it
This was a terrific and moving first preview. For lovers of musicals, the show is a must-see, and those without tickets should look into getting tickets for the Savoy run (April - July 2016) pronto...
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Photo Flash: Go Inside FUNNY GIRL Rehearsal, Starring Sheridan Smith - Broadway World

Photo Flash: Go Inside FUNNY GIRL Rehearsal, Starring Sheridan Smith - Broadway World | music-all | Scoop.it
Due to unprecedented demand, the Menier Chocolate Factory Production of Funny Girl transfers to the Savoy Theatre in London's West End, following the sold out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory which begins later this month.
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Funny Girl starring Sheridan Smith transfers to the West End - WhatsOnStage.com

Funny Girl starring Sheridan Smith transfers to the West End - WhatsOnStage.com | music-all | Scoop.it
Michael Mayer's production will play a limited season at the Savoy Theatre - 30 Oct 2015 by Emily Cole in Theatre News. Tags: Menier Chocolate Factory, Sheridan Smith, Savoy Theatre, Funny Girl
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