She took the West End stage as Shirley Valentine for the first time on Friday night.
And Sheridan Smith appeared in high spirits as she beamed as she left the Duke of York Theater after opening night of the one-woman show.
The 41-year-old actress received a standing ovation from a sold-out audience after her first performance in the eponymous role.
After the show, she was surrounded by fans waiting for autographs, as many also took to social media to praise the star.
The Crown’s Emma Corrin, who is also currently in the West End for the Orlando production, was also pictured leaving the theater after the show.
All smiles: Sheridan Smith beamed from ear to ear on Friday night as she left the Duke Of York Theater in London after receiving a standing ovation during the opening night of her one-woman play Shirley Valentine.
Comfort: Sheridan changed out of her onstage costume into an all-black ensemble as she made her way out of the central theater
Familiar face: The Crown’s Emma Corrin, who is also currently in the West End for the Orlando production, was also pictured leaving the theater after the show.
Sheridan changed out of her onstage costume into an all-black ensemble as she made her way out of the central theater.
She opted for a pair of leggings, an oversized black t-shirt and a blazer on top, combined with a pair of rubber-soled boots.
Keeping the glamour, the actress’s bright stage makeup palette was kept intact, complete with a striking red lip.
Her blonde locks were partially pulled back into a half updo, swept to the side as they framed her face.
Seeming overwhelmed with support, a big smile didn’t leave Sheridan’s face as she placed a hand on her chest as she walked away.
And as fans poured into the area hoping to meet the woman of the hour, she made sure to stick around to say hello.
Sheridan signed posters, took selfies and chatted with guests as they praised her performance.
While the actress, who previously won two Olivier Awards, was also presented with several bouquets of flowers, with her team bringing the presents to her car.
Stylish: Sheridan opted for a pair of leggings, an oversized black t-shirt, and a blazer on top, teamed with a pair of rubber-soled boots
Popular: After the show, she was surrounded by fans waiting for autographs, as many also took to social media to praise the star
High-spirited: Holding her phone in one hand, she gave the crowd a thumbs up with the other
Bold: Keeping the glamour, the actress’s bright stage makeup palette was kept intact, complete with a striking red lip
Plot: Shirley Valentine, also made into a 1989 film with Pauline Collins, is a women’s show that tells the story of a working-class housewife from Liverpool.
Friday night’s performance was the first of a 15-week performance for Sheridan in Willy Russell’s Shirley Valentine.
Shirley Valentine, which was also made into a 1989 film with Pauline Collins, is a women’s show that tells the story of a working-class housewife from Liverpool.
The play is the joyous and life-affirming story of the woman who lost herself in marriage and motherhood, the woman who ended up talking to the kitchen wall while cooking her husband’s hashbrowns and egg.
But Shirley still has a secret dream. And in her bag, a plane ticket. It is possible that one day she will simply leave a note that says: ‘she Gone! I went to Greece.
Shirley Valentine is written by Willy Russell, directed by Matthew Dunster, designed by Paul Wills, with lighting design by Lucy Carter, sound design by Ian Dickinson for Autograph, and produced by David Pugh.
After she took the stage for the first performance, audience members took to social media to discuss the show, calling Sheridan’s performance “perfect.”
One wrote: ‘@sheridansmith1 wow what a performance, a true icon and such talent. One woman show so amazing @shirleyonstage a must see’.
“A well deserved standing ovation for @sheridansmith1 tonight after an incredible opening night performance as Shirley Valentine. Craving fries and egg now,” another tweeted.
While others noted that she ‘teared it to the park’, one simply shared: ‘Sheridan Smith as Shirley Valentine in West End: totally divine.’
Fame: Made sure to take the time to sign autographs for waiting fans
broken! While she was also smiling for selfies and photos with many guests.
Busy: Fans packed the central London theater after the show, which is the first in 15 weeks for Sheridan.
Gifted: While the actress, who previously won two Olivier Awards, was also presented with several bouquets of flowers, with her team bringing the gifts to her car
Low key: Emma Corrin was also pictured leaving the theater after the performance, sporting a casual ensemble as they made their way to a waiting car
Simple look: The actor, who uses the they/them pronouns, rocked a pair of medium-wash denim jeans with a mint green knit jumper
Emma Corrin was also pictured leaving the theater after the performance, sporting a casual ensemble as they made their way to a waiting car.
The actor, who uses the pronouns they/them, rocked a pair of medium wash denim jeans with a mint green knit jumper.
They added a long dark brown coat on top, wearing a black baseball cap over her bright blonde cropped locks.
Carrying a bottle of sparkling water, Emma appeared to keep a low profile as she left the hectic show.
Positive Reviews: After she took the stage for her first performance, audience members took to social media to discuss the show, calling Sheridan’s performance “perfect.”