Cheryl flashed a broad 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 seen wearing a brown floral print dress and a brown wool cardigan over the top as she played her character Jenny, a role she reprized by former Love Island host Laura Whitmore.
Singer Cheryl was seen 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 play: Cheryl, 39, flashed a wide smile as she took the stage in 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Lyric Theater in London on Saturday
At one point, Cheryl could be seen looking serious as she sat with her arms crossed during the performance, while she later looked very animated as she shouted at Jake, who plays the character of Ben .
Writer Danny Robins 2:22 – A Ghost Story 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 doesn’t believe it, but he’s proven to be very wrong.
On stage: The former Girls Aloud star was seen wearing a brown dress with a floral print and a brown wool cardigan on top as she performed her character Jenny (pictured with Jake Wood, who plays Ben )
Act: Cheryl looked very animated as she shouted at former EastEnders actor Jake Wood, 50, who plays the character of Ben
Cheryl, who started rehearsing for the production earlier this month, hopes to “reinvent” herself with a big stage role after a three-year hiatus from the spotlight.
A source said new! magazine: ‘Cheryl wants to reinvent herself in 2023. She was on TV all the time, she was the darling of the nation. But she took a step back for a while to focus on her role as a mother.
“She’s excited to be back. Some things haven’t worked in the past that she’s tried, but it’s a very exciting time for her.
Scene: Jake (left) dressed in a blue suit which he wore with a shirt in a lighter shade of the same color (Jake is seen with Louise Ford (center), who plays Lauren, and Cheryl (right ))
Cheryl is said to have pocketed one of the biggest fees in West End history for her time in the play, with sources claiming she will earn £750,000 for four months of work.
A source told The Sun: “The producers know this will get everyone talking, but it will ruffle feathers.”
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Cheryl and 2:22 A Ghost Story for comment.
Plot: Writer Danny Robins 2:22 – A Ghost Story tells the story of Sam (Scott Karim), an astronomer, who thinks he knows the answer to everything (Jake pictured)
It was previously reported that Cheryl would earn at least £100,000 for her work in the play, despite criticism for her casting due to her lack of acting experience.
After signing up to appear on 106 shows, The Sun reported last month that an industry booker revealed: ‘Cheryl makes around £1,000 per show’.
“The deal is £100,000 but will also be linked to ticket sales, so if she helps move around 80 per cent of the seats she will be entitled to more money on top of that.”
Last month, Cheryl was announced as the new star of the popular play, taking on the role of Jenny.
Cheryl enthusiastically shared the news on Instagram, saying “it’s a totally new experience for me.”
The star previously starred herself in the Hollywood film What To Expect When You’re Expecting and had a small role as a ruthless music agent in the 2020 film Four Kids And It.
‘Hey!!! .. I’m so excited to star in the West End thriller @222aghoststory!! I will play the role of Jenny from January to April!’ Cheryl wrote on Instagram alongside her casting photo.
“Went to see the show with a previous cast and loved it! This is a totally new and exciting experience for me, so if you’re looking for a fun night out and entertainment in your new year, tickets are available now….when you’re ready!! #222horror story.’
Game of fame: Cheryl shot 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 broadcast in 2002)
