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Sheridan Smith has suffered a major blow to her career when her West End play Opening Night was cut short two months after failing to impress “bored” audiences and critics.
Fans were baffled by the production, and the show’s scores aired nearly every night since its debut on March 6, complaining about the confusing plot.
The West End play was due to finish on July 27; However, after bad reviews and the departure of theatergoers, the final presentation will now be on May 18.
Producers blamed a “challenging financial landscape” for the decision to end the show, which will take place at London’s Gielgud Theatre.
In the coming weeks, Sheridan will likely rely on some of his closest showbiz friends as he tries to shrug off the play’s negative reception.
Sheridan Smith has suffered a major blow to her career when her West End Opening Night play was cut short two months after failing to impress audiences and “bored” critics.
In the coming weeks, Sheridan will likely rely on some of his closest showbiz friends as he tries to shrug off the play’s negative reception.
It was recently reported that Opening Night was under threat of being disrupted over investor fears that even Sheridan’s star power wasn’t drawing crowds.
Here, MailOnline takes a look at the star’s inner circle.
Charlie Webb
One of Sheridan’s closest friends is Emmerdale actress Charley Webb.
Charley, who played Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap, even turned up one day to watch Sheridan rehearse for the opening night.
The soap opera actress posed for an adorable photo with Sheridan’s son Billy, who she shares with ex Jamie Horn.
One of Sheridan’s closest friends is Emmerdale actress Charley Webb (Charley pictured with Sheridan’s son Billy).
Sharing the snap, Sheridan wrote: ‘Had some visitors this week at the theatre. Billy loved being at Mom’s work. Three days left.
Sheridan also posted a video of Charley and Billy on the way there and wrote: “Miss mom, love mom.”
James Norton
Sheridan also enjoys a friendship with fellow actor and Happy Valley star James Norton.
The actor supported Sheridan at the opening night after-party in March.
The couple seemed in good spirits as they posed together at The Ham Yard Hotel to celebrate their performance.
Sheridan also enjoys a friendship with fellow actor and Happy Valley star James Norton.
While Sheridan is going through professional difficulties, James has been enduring more personal pain lately.
He split from fiancée Imogen Poots before Christmas after they “split up”. She has since joined celebrity dating app Raya.
Anna Friel
Sheridan is also known to enjoy a friendship with Anna Friel.
The couple have been seen out on a number of nights out together and Anna is also an experienced theater artist with roles in Breakfast At Tiffany’s and Go Vanya.
Sheridan and Anna Friel (left) have been seen out together on a number of nights and Anna is also an experienced theater artist with roles in Breakfast At Tiffany’s and Go Vanya.
Anna rose to fame in the Channel 4 soap Brookside as Beth Jordache.
After two years on the soap opera, Anna had an illustrious acting career and even earned an Emmy Award for her performances in Pushing Daisies and Marcella.
His most recent performances include a role in the thriller Locked In and the lead role in the musical drama series Monarch.