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Sheridan Smith is seen 'falling over in the street drunk' in shock scenes from new London stage role that involves her acting OUTSIDE the theatre
Sheridan Smith wanted to play a troubled middle-aged actress on the brink of a breakdown to 'take control' of her own demons.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline inside her dressing room at London's Gielgud Theatre ahead of her debut performance in Opening Night, the Brit star, 42, appreciates the obvious parallels between herself and Myrtle Gordon, the drunken Broadway legend she's bringing to life in her new stage show. But despite her illustrious background in music and theatre, she felt the need to have singing lessons to ensure her vocal delivery matches the standards set by legendary US singer and composer Rufus Wainwright, the man behind the show's soundtrack. Thankfully for the much-loved star, who's featured in the likes of Gavin and Stacey, Cilla, and theatre show Legally Blonde, she's managed to rebuild her career, both on screen and on stage, while also balancing being a mum to Billy, to have her name in lights once again in Opening Night.
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