Sheridan Smith confirms Funny Girl role?

Sheridan Smith has appeared to confirm that she is to play Fanny Brice in Michael Mayer's production of Funny Girl.

The award-winning actress whose stage credits include Legally Blonde, Flare Path and ''A Midsummer Night's Dream', tweeted earlier: "In other news much more important…. I'm playing Fanny Brice in Funny Girl!!!"

It will be the first time Funny Girl has been seen in London since Barbra Streisand originated the role in 1966.

Jule Styne and Bob Merrill's musical is based on the life and career of Broadway star Fanny Brice, and her relationship with Nick Arnstein.

It features songs including "People", "Don't Rain on My Parade" and "I'm the Greatest Star".