Old friends reunited! Sheridan Smith is supported by former co-star Tamsin Greig in another Funny Girl performance

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She hit the headlines last week for all the wrong reasons.

But Sheridan Smith seems to have put the drama behind her as she embraced fellow actress Tamsin Greig after leaving the Savoy Theatre in London on Thursday night.

The 34-year-old looked thrilled to see her former co-star from BBC comedy drama Love Soup, who had watched her action in Funny Girl.

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Beaming:  Sheridan Smith seems to have put her off-stage drama behind her as she embraced her fellow actress Tamsin Greig as she left the Savoy Theatre in London on Thursday night

The actress - who plays Fanny Brice in the West End show based on the life of the Broadway star - appeared to be in high spirits as she exited the theatre and spoke to fans.

But the former Gavin and Stacey actress, seemed happiest to see Tamsin and the former Love Sou co-stars shared a warm hug.

Sheridan was channelling a stylish, but pared back ensemble of a chic white shirt, jeans and brown boots teamed with a dark blazer.

She wore her hair pulled back, showing off her silver hoop earrings. 

Embrace: The former Gavin and Stacey actress, who was dressed casually, seemed happiest to see Tamsin Greig - the pair starred together in Love Soup, which hit screens in 2005

Relief? It seems the Funny Girl production is now running smoothly following last week's cancellation of one evening performance

Tamsin - recently in Episodes with Matt LeBlanc - was also dressed down in a floral patterned blouse, brown chinos, and turquoise plimsolls paired with a beige military style jacket.

She finished her polished look with a black leather bag and a Daunt Books tote. 

Sheridan smiled for fans and was happy to stop and sign autographs outside the theatre before heading off with Tamsin.

One four-legged friend who couldn't join in the fun was Smith's French Bulldog, who was spotted waiting for its mistress, sitting attentively in the front seat of a taxi.

The Funny Girl production now appears to be running smoothly, following last week's cancellation of an evening performance.

All alone: One four-legged friend who couldn't join in the fun was Smith's French Bulldog - the cute dog was spotting waiting for its mistress, sitting attentively in the front seat of a taxi

Although the theatre blamed technical issues, some audience members claimed Smith 'appeared drunk on stage'.

A production source told the Mail there had been 'a lot of fear and terrible upset. The cast have been told to keep their mouths shut and support Sheridan'.

Audience member Abigail Richter told one newspaper: ‘It was an unbelievable disaster. Sheridan was all over the place. At one point, she was standing centre stage and her leg went from underneath her. 

‘She started in a Bronx accent but slipped into Irish. Then there was a dance scene where at one point she grabbed the dancers’ groins. She walked off and they literally just dropped the curtains.’

Adoration: Smith smiled for fans and was happy to stop and sign autographs outside the theatre before heading off with Greig

Despite reports, the theatre and Sheridan have issued vehement denials, with the actress's spokesperson saying: 'I have spoken to my client and this is categorically not true.'

It appears this is all behind the actress, who has won rave reviews for her most recent performances.

On Wednesday night Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, who is currently in the UK filming Star Wars: Episode VIII was in the audience and made clear his appreciation of the show.

Posting a photo montage on his Twitter, he wrote: 'Another night of fantastic London theatre @FunnyGirl_UK Spectacular Sheridan Smith & ENTIRE company crushed it! #WOW.' 

Sheridan has been in the role since December when the production originally opened in the smaller Menier Chocolate Factory in Borough, before moving to the West End last month. 

Rave reviews: Critics have praised Sheridan's performance in the role of Fanny Brice