Funny Girl

Really. I've not noticed it

Some people quite clearly ARE finding this situation entertaining - just read back through this very thread. Some are quite clearly scrolling through Twitter to find reasons to pass judgement on Sheridan Smith. And quite frankly some people's interest seems to be less about the fate of this current production and more about passing judgement on the character flaws of its leading lady.

I'm happy that there is some discussion about the actual production on here (and I'm guilty of not yet having shared my thoughts) but this thread has primarily been about Sheridan Smith lately and I have strong opinions about some of the character assassination I've seen on various platforms.

So thank you very much, but I'm joining in with my views on what others want to talk/read about rather than scrolling past or policing them (I'm a newbie, not a Moderator). 

Actually, people can't post anything they want as there are laws that govern what can be said/posted.

I never said people can't or shouldn't post about whatever they want; just that I find some of it disturbing (/distasteful). I'm simply disagreeing with some of what I've read.

You would have to scroll through Twitter to find old posts, re-tweets, who's been blocked, who-follows-who etc. but again I'm not stopping anyone doing so, just suggesting that they should follow their own advice if they say Sheridan Smith should take a break from it.

The main point is trying to make is that someone's real life personal tragedy is being diminished/dismissed and used as a stick to beat her with.

It's not only happening on this thread but I find this general lack of empathy very disheartening.

I'd also like to add that people had stopped talking about Sheridan's situation for two days before you brought it up again. So if you don't want to read about it, maybe don't start another conversation on it.

My apologies for living my life instead of live-monitoring this thread. :-o (But if you're being serious... JFC!)

In answer to your penultimate post: you seem to be talking my disagreement/criticism somewhat personally and that wasn't my intention (unless you are engaging in some the uninformed character assasination I've seen!?) You also express your empathy, albeit you then qualify it.

My view (expressed in my first post in this thread and liked by several but not replied to by anyone as far as I'm aware) is that we can't know for certain what discussions Sheridan Smith had with the producers prior to the transfer, nor whether her father/family persuaded her - against her instinct - that 'the show must go on', or whether she felt she couldn't let her cast/crew/fans down and over-committed herself or ..... who knows? Like I also said, very few of us will ever be in the position of having to cope with a personal crisis while also being responsible for the employment/enjoyment of 10's to 1000's of other people. 

I am NOT trying to paint Sheridan Smith as a saint (I think there might be things she regrets / would do differently if she could) but right now I think she needs sympathy, support and space. Luckily, I think most of the theatre community will give her these things. I agree wholeheartedly with your hope that she can put "all this" behind her. But, coming on the back of her father's terminal illness, it may be easier to forgive than forget in the long run. I wish her well whatever path her life/career takes after this.

Fair enough. I was commenting on what I'd read - there were no retractions so I commented on opinions I disagreed with (including things said on other platforms). I don't really think it matters if the discussion here had "moved on", unless there is going to be mandatory time limit on replies - there were still posts which anyone who registers for this board can read for however long it is open. (That includes SS or her nearest and dearest. I hope they haven't though!)

Happy to move on now and we'll have to sort of agree to disagree (I don't think SS has handled things as well as she could have, but she has said as much herself and my heart goes out to her under the current circumstances).

FWIW, I enjoyed the production at the Menier and really bought into Fanny Brice's story. I think SS engages me more as an actress than as a singer but I loved her big numbers at the end of each act. I'm intrigued to see how the show plays in a larger venue and what changes have been made.

Editing to reiterate (once again) that I am NOT trying to prevent people from commenting (I see your 'insinuating' and raise you 'inferring'); what I am doing is strongly disagreeing with some of the opinions I've read and posting my own (counter) opinions. Ergo I'm engaging in the discussion, not trying to shut it down. Once again: I'm not a moderator on here.

Are there any day seats for this? If so, where are they? Theatremonkey? Help? I will be in London this week for an assignment and maybe..maybe I might want to see Natacha given that there's absolutely nothing I really want to see until July.

Valda Aviks

I have dayseated the week before the Sheridan break, dayseats are strictly the front row of the stalls. Just to note, the stage is very high. With Sheridan being the smallest in the company, you can only see from the waist up of her at the back of the stage. But with the money, you can't really complain, it is stunning!

I wonder if Sheridan returning will be announced or if it will just happen out of the blue?

I was thinking the exact same thing. I would've thought they would announce it in advance but then again she could just say "I'll come back tonight" and it all happens at once. I spoke to the funny girl team on Twitter and they said they haven't got an exact date when she comes back but they will announce it when it's confirmed. I think it will be once her 4 weeks are up, what about you?