Cheryl flashed a big smile as she took the stage in 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Lyric Theater in London on Saturday.
The former Girls Aloud star, 39, was spotted in a brown floral print dress and a brown wool jacket over it as she starred as her character Jenny, a role she inherited from former Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore.
Singer Cheryl was spotted on stage with former EastEnders actor Jake Wood, 50, with the soap star wearing a blue suit which he wore with a shirt in a lighter shade of the same colour.
Born to perform: Cheryl, 39, flashed a big smile as she took the stage in 2:22 A Ghost Story at London’s Lyric Theater on Saturday
At one point, Cheryl was seen looking serious as she sat with her arms crossed during the performance, while later looking very animated as she yelled at Jake, who plays the character of Ben.
2:22 – A Ghost Story by author Danny Robins tells the story of Sam (Scott Karim), an astronomer who thinks he knows the answer to everything.
However, when it comes to the existence of ghosts, Sam does not believe in them, but he has been proven very wrong.
On stage: The former Girls Aloud star was spotted in a brown floral print dress and a brown wool jacket over it as she performed as her character Jenny (pictured with Jake Wood who plays Ben)
Acting: Cheryl looked very lively as she yelled at former EastEnders actor Jake Wood, 50, who plays the character of Ben
Cheryl, who began rehearsals for the production earlier this month, is reportedly hoping to “reinvent” herself with a big stage role after a three-year hiatus from the spotlight.
A source recounts! Magazine: “Cheryl wants to reinvent herself in 2023. She was on TV all the time, she was the nation’s sweetheart. But she stepped back for a while to focus on being a mom.
“She’s looking forward to coming back. Some things she’s tried have not worked in the past, but this is a very exciting time for her.”
Scene: Jake (left) in a blue suit that he wore with a lighter shade shirt of the same color (Jake is seen with Louise Ford (center), who plays Lauren, and Cheryl (right))
Cheryl is reportedly raking in one of the biggest fees in West End history for her role in the play, with sources claiming she will earn £750,000 for four months of work.
A source told The Sun: “Producers know this will get everyone talking, but it will ruffle feathers.”
Web has reached out to representatives from Cheryl and 2:22 A Ghost Story for comment.
Synopsis: Author Danny Robins’ 2:22 – A Ghost Story tells the story of Sam (Scott Karim), an astronomer who thinks he knows the answer to everything (pictured Jake)
It was previously reported that Cheryl would earn at least £100,000 for her work in the play, although she faced criticism for her casting due to her lack of acting experience.
After signing up for 106 shows, The Sun reported last month that a business book revealed: “Cheryl gets around £1,000 a show.
“The deal is £100,000 but will also be linked to ticket sales. So if she helps move about 80% of the seats, she’s entitled to more money.”
Just last month, Cheryl was announced as the new leading lady in the popular play, taking on the role of Jenny.
Cheryl excitedly shared the news on Instagram, gushed that “it’s a whole new experience for me.”
The star has previously played herself in the Hollywood film What To Expect When You’re Expecting and had a small role as a cutthroat music agent in the 2020 film Four Kids And It.
‘Hey!!! .. I’m SO excited to be in the West End thriller @222aghoststory!! I will play the role of Jenny from January to April!’ Cheryl wrote on Instagram alongside her cast photo.
“I watched the show with a previous cast and loved it! It’s a completely new and exciting experience for me. So if you’re looking for a fun night out and some entertainment, your New Year’s cards are available now… whenever you’re ready!! #222ghost story.’
Fame game: Cheryl rose to fame after winning a spot on Girls Aloud after appearing on ITV’s Popstars: The Rivals (LR: Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle, Cheryl, the late Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts pictured after winning the show in 2002).