Sheridan Smith begs fans to 'please come' to under-fire West End musical amid ... trends now
Sheridan Smith has defended her new West End musical Open Night after it was revealed earlier this week that ticket prices have been slashed for the show.
The actress, 42, stars as functioning alcoholic actress Myrtle Gordon in the new musical - which is based on the 1977 drama film starring Gena Rowlands.
However fans have been left baffled and bored by the production, with scores of theatregoers streaming out of the show nearly every evening since its March 6 debut, complaining about the bewildering plot.
And in an attempt to fill up the audience, Sheridan herself begged fans to attend the production as she admitted she feels 'so much pressure'.
Speaking to Scott Mills on his Radio 2 show on Tuesday she confessed about performing: 'I get terrified, it's worse as I get older. I was fearless when I moved to London. Now, there's so much pressure.'
Sheridan Smith has begged fans to 'please come' to under-fire West End musical Open Night after slashed ticket sales as she admits 'there's so much pressure'
The actress, 42, stars as functioning alcoholic actress Myrtle Gordon in the new musical - which is based on the 1977 drama film starring Gena Rowlands
Begging listeners to purchase their tickets, she added: 'It's [Opening Night] absolutely fascinating and fun… please come!'
Tickets have already been slashed for the show and are being sold on London Theatre with a 36% discount with prices starting from £25, ShowFilmFirst are also selling them for the same price.
Previously, front row tickets would have set attendees back £176 but can now be purchased for £110.
Reporters who attended Opening Night at the Gielgud Theatre saw at least 50 audience members leave during the interval on two separate evenings last week. Staff at the theatre confirmed it was a regular occurrence.
And while some critics have
