She recently revealed she'll be fronting a new ITV drama, titled No Return, that is set to air next year in 2022.
And stepping out on set as filming kicked off in Manchester on Monday, Sheridan Smith was seen throwing herself into work, following her recent split from fiancé Jamie Horn.
The actress, 40, seemed in high spirits while back on set and was seen flashing a smile as she got herself ready to film new scenes.
Back at it: Sheridan Smith, 40, was seen flashing a smile as she headed out on set to film new ITV drama No Return on Monday in Manchester
Dressed in character, Sheridan looked lovely in a printed black and white shirt, leggings and tan sandals.
She appeared to be sporting a new tattoo just above her ankle, that was visible in her outfit - it's not know if it's part of her character or an inking Sheridan has had etched in recent months.
Sheridan already has a number of tattoos, including a pair of angel wings on one wrist and a butterfly alongside the quote 'this too shall pass ' on the other, as well as a huge floral design on her shoulder and a large lotus on her thigh.
Speaking in 2019, Sheridan addressed her decision to get several tattoos, following the death of her dad Colin in 2016.
New tattoo? The actress seemed to be sporting a new inking on her ankle while on set
Inked up: Sheridan's tattoo was visible during filming and sat just above her ankle on the outside of her leg - it's not known if it's part of her character or a new tattoo she has
Struggling to cope with her grief, she experienced a mental breakdown while starring in Funny Girl in the West End in 2018.
She told Stella magazine: 'The reason I went out and got all these tattoos two years ago was because I thought no one was ever going to give me a job again.
'I wanted to plaster myself in tattoos that meant something to me, but also that I thought meant I would never be employed again because you are not meant to have body markings in the theatre.
'It was my way of self-destructing but giving myself a reason for it. My mum went berserk at me.'
Sheridan's new tattoo sits just above her ankle on the outside of her leg and appears to be a written phrase.
Tat's the way: Sheridan already has a number of tattoos including a butterfly on her wrist underneath the quote: 'This too shall pass'
Body art: The theatre star also ha a huge floral design on her shoulder, with Sheridan previously admitting she turned to tattoos while struggling with her mental health
Stylish: Dressed for her new role, Sheridan looked lovely in a black and white printed shirt
Care to share? She was seen joking with her make-up artist and close friend Lesley Brennan as she received touch ups to her make-up ahead of stepping in front of the camera
Joke's on you: Sheridan was seen in a fit of giggles as a crew member was seen attending to her and rearranging her stage outfit prior to her shooting scenes
While on set, Sheridan was seen with her short blonde locks in a voluminous style, parted to the side, and she was sporting a glam make-up look, courtesy of her make-up artist and close friend Lesley Brennan.
Lesley, who was wearing a protective visor, was on hand to touch up Sheridan's make-up in between takes, with the friends spotted laughing and joking together while ensuring the star was camera ready.
Sheridan was also seen being attended to by a member of the crew, who adjusted her outfit prior to the camera's rolling.
Excited to be filming, Sheridan was seen beaming from ear-to-ear as production took place at The Printworks in Manchester city cetre and Mackie Mayor Indoor Market - where Sheridan filmed scenes alongside her co-star and comedian Rufus Hound, who plays a private investigator in the series.
No Return is a new four-part series, recently announced by ITV, that follows a woman named Kathy, played by Sheridan, her husband Martin (played by Quiz star Michael Jibson) and their 16-year-old son Noah (Louis Ashbourne Serkis - son of Andy Serkis) as they jet off to Turkey, only to find themselves on the holiday
