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BIO

Sheridan Caroline Sian Smith OBE (born 25 June 1981) is an English actress, singer, and television personality. Smith came to prominence after playing a variety of characters on sitcoms such as The Royle Family (1999–2000), Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001–2009), Gavin & Stacey (2008–2010), and Benidorm (2009). She co-starred as Joey Ross in the drama series Jonathan Creek between 2009 and 2013, and went on to receive acclaim for starring in a succession of television dramas, such as Mrs Biggs (2012), Cilla (2014), The C Word (2015), Black Work (2015), The Moorside (2017), Cleaning Up (2019), and Four Lives (2022). Her film credits include Tower Block (2012), Quartet (2012), The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016), and The Railway Children Return (2022).



Smith has appeared in the West End musicals Little Shop of Horrors (2007), Legally Blonde (2010), Funny Girl (2016), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (2019), and Opening Night (2024). She played the title role in the 2023 West End production of Shirley Valentine. Her debut album, Sheridan, debuted at number nine on the UK Albums Chart in 2017. Her second album, A Northern Soul, was released the following year.

Smith is the recipient of two Olivier Awards, a British Academy Television Award, and a National Television Award, as well as two International Emmy Award nominations. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama.

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STAGE CREDITS

Woman in Mind
[West End]
2025
Susan
Opening Night Opening Night
[West End]
2024
Myrtle
Shirley Valentine Shirley Valentine
[West End]
2023
Shirley Valentine [Replacement]
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[West End]
London Revival, 2019
The Narrator
Funny Girl Funny Girl
[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory West End Transfer, 2016
Fanny Brice
Funny Girl Funny Girl
[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory West End Revival Production, 2015
A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream
[West End]
Michael Grandage Company Production, 2013
Titania
Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler
[West End]
Old Vic Theatre Production, 2012
Hedda Gabler
Legally Blonde Legally Blonde
[West End]
Original London Production, 2010
Elle Woods
Little Shop of Horrors
[West End]
West End Transfer, 2007
Audrey
Bugsy Malone
[West End]
London Revival, 1997
Performer
Little Shop of Horrors
[London Fringe]
London Revival, 2006
Audrey

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actress in a Musical

Sheridan Smith, Funny Girl


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Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Performance In A Supporting Role

Sheridan SmithFlare Path


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2011 - Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress

Sheridan SmithFlare Path


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actress in a Musical

Sheridan Smith, Legally Blonde


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actress in a Musical

Sheridan Smith, Legally Blonde

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Actress in a Musical

Sheridan Smith, Little Shop Of Horrors

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Review Roundup: WOMAN IN MIND Opens at the Duke of York's Theatre Photo
Review Roundup: WOMAN IN MIND Opens at the Duke of York's Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 7, 2026

Directed by Michael Longhurst and starring Sheridan Smith as Susan and Romesh Ranganathan as Dr Bill, the show is now open at the Duke of York's Theatre. What did the critics think?
Review: WOMAN IN MIND, Starring Sheridan Smith Photo
Review: WOMAN IN MIND, Starring Sheridan Smith
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 7, 2026

Alan Ayckbourn’s 1985 play Woman In Mind is a darkly comic look about mental disintegration and a mid-life ennui that would have rarely been spoken about forty years ago. In the first major West End revival since 2012, director Michael Longhurst presents a startling portrait of a woman who retreats into a fantasy world as a means of coping with her lack of purpose and love in her real life.
Photos: Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan in WOMAN IN MIND at the Duke of York Photo
Photos: Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan in WOMAN IN MIND at the Duke of York’s Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

All new production photos have been released of Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan in Alan Ayckbourn’s psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND. Check out the photos below!
2026: Theatre in Scotland At A Glance Photo
2026: Theatre in Scotland At A Glance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld Scotland Editor Natalie O'Donoghue rounds up the best theatre taking place in Scotland in 2026
BLOOD BROTHERS Reveals Spring 2026 Cast and Tour Dates Photo
BLOOD BROTHERS Reveals Spring 2026 Cast and Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2025

Bill Kenwright production of the international hit musical, Blood Brothers has announced its Spring 2026 tour dates, opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Wednesday 14 January 2026. 
Photos: Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan in WOMAN IN MIND Photo
Photos: Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan in WOMAN IN MIND
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Production photos have been released of Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan in Alan Ayckbourn’s psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND, which plays a strictly limited West End run at the Duke of York’s Theatre.
Photos: Sheridan Smith, Romesh Ranganathan and More In Rehearsals for WOMAN IN MIND Photo
Photos: Sheridan Smith, Romesh Ranganathan and More In Rehearsals for WOMAN IN MIND
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

New rehearsal photos have been released for Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind, starring Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan, ahead of its West End engagement at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 9 December 2025 to 28 February 2026.
Listen: Rufus Wainwright Shares New Kurt Weill Tribute Album Photo
Listen: Rufus Wainwright Shares New Kurt Weill Tribute Album
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025

Rufus Wainwright has shared I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Wainwright Does Weill, a new tribute album that explores the songbook of German-American composer Kurt Weill. Listen to it now.
Listen: Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Lost in the Stars (Feat. Metropole Orkest)' Photo
Listen: Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Lost in the Stars (Feat. Metropole Orkest)'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025

Rufus Wainwright has shared “Lost in the Stars (feat. Metropole Orkest),” the latest offering from his upcoming tribute album exploring the songbook of German-American composer Kurt Weill. Listen to the track now.
Romesh Ranganathan and More Join Cast of WOMAN IN MIND at The Duke of York's Theatre Photo
Romesh Ranganathan and More Join Cast of WOMAN IN MIND at The Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Romesh Ranganathan will make his West End stage debut in a new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND in a strictly limited West End run. Learn more here!
Video: Rufus Wainwright Performs 'Mack the Knife' From New Kurt Weill Tribute Album Photo
Video: Rufus Wainwright Performs 'Mack the Knife' From New Kurt Weill Tribute Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025

Rufus Wainwright and the Pacific Jazz Orchestra have detailed I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Wainwright Does Weill, a new tribute album exploring the songbook of German-American composer Kurt Weill. Check out a new rendition of Weill’s “Mack the Knife' now.
Rebel Wilson to Direct and Star in New GIRL GROUP Comedy Film Photo
Rebel Wilson to Direct and Star in New GIRL GROUP Comedy Film
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 24, 2025

Rebel Wilson will star, write, produce, and direct the comedy film Girl Group, which follows the ousted leader of a popular girl group. Christopher Scott is set as the choreographer.
Sheridan Smith Will Lead Alan Ayckbourn's WOMAN IN MIND Photo
Sheridan Smith Will Lead Alan Ayckbourn's WOMAN IN MIND
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025

A new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND will star Sheridan Smith in a strictly limited West End run at the Duke of York's Theatre.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sheridan Smith been in?

Sheridan Smith has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Sheridan Smith been in?

Sheridan Smith has appeared on London's West End in 11 shows.

What was Sheridan Smith's first West End show?

Sheridan Smith's first West End show was Bugsy Malone which opened in

What awards has Sheridan Smith been nominated for?

Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Funny Girl, Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Flare Path, Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress (Evening Standard Awards) for Flare Path, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde and Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Little Shop Of Horrors.

What awards has Sheridan Smith won?

Sheridan Smith has won the Best Performance in a Supporting Role Olivier Award for Flare Path. She also received the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for Flare Path. Additionally, Sheridan won the Best Actress in a Musical Olivier Award twice for Legally Blonde.

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