Amanda Abbington wins stellar reviews for new play When It Happens to You as critics praise her 'expertly balanced humour and profound sadness' while crying real tears Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Bethan Edwards and Madison Burgess For Mailonline Published: 19:59 BST, 7 August 2024 | Updated: 20:15 BST, 7 August 2024 e-mail View comments Amanda Abbington 's new play When it Happens to You has received stellar reviews from critics following its press night on Tuesday, which praise the actress for 'expertly balancing humour and profound sadness' in her performance. The star took to the stage at Park Theatre, despite the Strictly Come Dancing scandal surrounding her allegations against pro Giovanni Pernice .
Amanda's new play, which is directed by Jez Bond, follows her role of Tara in the true story about a mother trying to hold her family together after a devastating event changes the course of their lives. When it Happens to You was written by Tawni O’Dell and based on her own experience, following the assault of her daughter in New York. It's cast includes Rosie Day as Esme, Miles Molan as Connor and Tok Stephen in multiple roles.
Here, MailOnline rounds oup what the critics have to say about Amanda's newest acting project...
Amanda Abbington 's new play When it Happens to You has received stellar reviews from critics following its press night on Tuesday, which praise the actress for 'expertly balancing humour and profound sadness' in her performance Th.