Sheridan Smith, 41, transforms into Shirley Valentine ahead of stage bow
SMILING Sheridan Smith transforms into Shirley Valentine ahead of her stage bow last night as the Liverpudlian mum.
The star, 41, takes on the role of the bored Scouse housewife who finds love and adventure on a trip to Greece.
Pauline Collins played Shirley in the 1989 film of the Willy Russell play.
Smith, who was at The Duke of York’s Theatre in London’s West End, said of the role: “It’s the most brilliant, exciting opportunity of my life.”
Sheridan recently made headlines after she signed up for celebrity dating app Raya.
The star met former fiancé Jamie Horn online using Tinder in 2018.
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The Cilla and Mrs Biggs star showcases her enviable physique in a series of sexy outfits on the profile, choosing Ed Sheeran’s hit Shivers as her theme tune.
Sheridan, who has two year-old son Billy with ex Jamie, has been single since January last year when she split from her boyfriend Alex Lawler.
