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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

Opening Night Opening Night
[West End]
2024
Myrtle
Shirley Valentine Shirley Valentine
[West End]
2023
Shirley Valentine [Replacement]
[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


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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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Cast Set For SENTINELS at Theo Theatre Photo
Cast Set For SENTINELS at Theo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

CPA Theatricals and Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre announced casting for their co-production of the play with music SENTINELS, which imagines a secret society of women that supports and promotes each other’s talents.
Listen: Sheridan Smith Sings 'Magic' From JOHN CASSAVETES' OPENING NIGHT Photo
Listen: Sheridan Smith Sings 'Magic' From JOHN CASSAVETES' OPENING NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released “Magic” from the forthcoming live West End cast recording of John Casssavetes’ Opening Night – with music and lyrics by three-time Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Listen here!
Darren Criss, Patti LuPone & More Set for Rufus Wainwright's OPENING NIGHT Concert Ce Photo
Darren Criss, Patti LuPone & More Set for Rufus Wainwright's OPENING NIGHT Concert Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2025

Rufus Wainwright will release an original West End cast recording of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night. To celebrate the release, Broadway's Sara Bareilles, Darren Criss, Laura Benanti, Patti LuPone, and Elizabeth Teeter will star in a one-night-only concert at Town Hall on September 15th.
Michelle Collins Will Star In MOTORHOME MARILYN at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Photo
Michelle Collins Will Star In MOTORHOME MARILYN at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

Michelle Collins makes her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut in Motorhome Marilyn, a dark comedy by Ben Weatherill, playing Doonstairs, Gilded Balloon Patter House.
West End Star Hadley Fraser Brings Classic Jazz To Life in 'World On A String' Photo
West End Star Hadley Fraser Brings Classic Jazz To Life in 'World On A String'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025

Renowned actor, singer, and musician Hadley Fraser steps into the spotlight once again with his latest jazz interpretation, 'World on a String'. Listen to the track now!
Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer Photo
Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2025

Some diamonds in the rough, but why can't we choose for ourselves from the BBC archive?
Photos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre Now Extended Photo
Photos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre Now Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now extended. Check out production photos and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre Photo
Photos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now playing through March 30. Check out all new production photos here and learn more about the show!
The Jeff Awards Reveal 51st Anniversary Non-Equiy Theater Awards Nominations Photo
The Jeff Awards Reveal 51st Anniversary Non-Equiy Theater Awards Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Celebrating its 51st anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Learn more about the nominations.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MY MASTER BUILDER Starring Ewan McGregor and More Photo
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MY MASTER BUILDER Starring Ewan McGregor and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.
Cast and Creative Team Set for TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. This world premiere adaptation is by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown and Jordan Gleaves. Learn more!
Sean Keany and Cameron Patmore Join UK Tour of BLOOD BROTHERS Photo
Sean Keany and Cameron Patmore Join UK Tour of BLOOD BROTHERS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Bill Kenwright's award-winning production of the international hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK until April 2025 and has announced the cast for Spring dates.
Alfie Boe Joins Sheridan Smith at Manchester at the Musicals at Co-op Live Photo
Alfie Boe Joins Sheridan Smith at Manchester at the Musicals at Co-op Live
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Joining double Olivier Award winner Sheridan Smith at her ultimate Christmas party, is West End and Broadway royalty, Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Alfie Boe OBE.
Review: MAZZ MURRAY: THE MUSIC OF DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, Adelphi Theatre Photo
Review: MAZZ MURRAY: THE MUSIC OF DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, Adelphi Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Nov 27, 2024

Mazz Murray delivers a classy spectacular, but do we need all those phones in the front two rows?
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary Photo
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
Interview: Christina Bianco on Playing The Narrator in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNIC Photo
Interview: Christina Bianco on Playing The Narrator in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 11, 2024

BroadwayWorld catches up with actress and singer Christina Bianco to chat about playing the narrator in the upcoming tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
MGCfutures Bursary Programme Opens Applications For 2024 Photo
MGCfutures Bursary Programme Opens Applications For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage has announced that the eighth MGCfutures Bursary Programme will open for applications on 8 November at 12pm and closes on 5 December at 12pm.
Go Live Theatre Projects Launches Online Auction Raising Funds For Future Work Photo
Go Live Theatre Projects Launches Online Auction Raising Funds For Future Work
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024

Go Live Theatre Projects, the London based theatrical education charity, has launched an online charity auction, full of rare theatre memorabilia.
The National Youth Music Theatre Achieves Guinness World Records For OUR HOUSE Photo
The National Youth Music Theatre Achieves Guinness World Records For OUR HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

Leading youth arts organisation The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) are celebrating being awarded a Guinness World Records for their production Our House. 
National Youth Music Theatre Announces PLATFORM And CRESCENDO To Close Summer 2024 Se Photo
National Youth Music Theatre Announces PLATFORM And CRESCENDO To Close Summer 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

The National Youth Music Theatre has announced PLATFORM and CRESCENDO to close Summer 2024 season.
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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 10 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 several prestigious awards, including Best Performance in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for Flare Path. She also received the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for Flare Path. Additionally, she won Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Legally Blonde.

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