Sheridan Smith Stars in ‘Funny Girl’ Musical Film Coming to UK Cinemas This April
Sheridan Smith reprises her acclaimed role as Fanny Brice in the filmed stage production of Funny Girl, which will be screened in UK and Irish cinemas from 30 April 2026. This limited-run engagement commemorates the 10th anniversary of the West End revival of the musical, which originally transferred to London’s Savoy Theatre in April 2016.
The production, captured live by Digital Theatre at Manchester’s Palace Theatre during the show’s national tour, features Sheridan Smith in what critics have described as “an unforgettable star turn” in the title role. Her performance as the ambitious and talented Fanny Brice has garnered widespread praise for its emotional depth and comedic timing.
Directed by Tony Award-winning Michael Mayer, this adaptation features an updated book by Harvey Fierstein based on the original by Isobel Lennart, with the iconic score by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill. The musical tells the story of Fanny Brice’s rise from New York’s Lower East Side to stardom in the Ziegfeld Follies, alongside her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur Nick Arnstein.
The film screening is presented by Liberator Film Services Limited, which is bringing the production to cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland for a limited engagement beginning 30 April 2026. Audiences can expect to hear beloved numbers including “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “People,” and “I’m the Greatest Star” as part of this special anniversary presentation.
This cinema release follows the production’s successful runs at the Menier Chocolate Factory, in London’s West End, and on national tour. The filmed version was previously screened in cinemas in 2018 and has been available for streaming through platforms such as BroadwayHD and Amazon.
For those interested in attending, ticket information and screening locations can be found through official cinema listings and the Liberator Film Services website as the release date approaches.
Sheridan Smith Stars in ‘Funny Girl’ Musical Film Coming to UK Cinemas This April
Sheridan Smith reprises her acclaimed role as Fanny Brice in the filmed stage production of Funny Girl, which will be screened in UK and Irish cinemas from 30 April 2026. This limited-run engagement commemorates the 10th anniversary of the West End revival of the musical, which originally transferred to London’s Savoy Theatre in April 2016.
The production, captured live by Digital Theatre at Manchester’s Palace Theatre during the show’s national tour, features Sheridan Smith in what critics have described as “an unforgettable star turn” in the title role. Her performance as the ambitious and talented Fanny Brice has garnered widespread praise for its emotional depth and comedic timing.
Directed by Tony Award-winning Michael Mayer, this adaptation features an updated book by Harvey Fierstein based on the original by Isobel Lennart, with the iconic score by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill. The musical tells the story of Fanny Brice’s rise from New York’s Lower East Side to stardom in the Ziegfeld Follies, alongside her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur Nick Arnstein.
The film screening is presented by Liberator Film Services Limited, which is bringing the production to cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland for a limited engagement beginning 30 April 2026. Audiences can expect to hear beloved numbers including “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “People,” and “I’m the Greatest Star” as part of this special anniversary presentation.
This cinema release follows the production’s successful runs at the Menier Chocolate Factory, in London’s West End, and on national tour. The filmed version was previously screened in cinemas in 2018 and has been available for streaming through platforms such as BroadwayHD and Amazon.
For those interested in attending, ticket information and screening locations can be found through official cinema listings and the Liberator Film Services website as the release date approaches.