Amanda Abbington’s new play struggles to sell tickets as she makes her debut in new play amid Strictly scandal and bullying allegations

Amanda Abbington's new play struggles to sell tickets as she makes her debut in new play amid Strictly scandal and bullying allegations

As a lifestyle expert with decades of experience in the entertainment industry, I must say that it’s always disheartening to see such a talented actress like Amanda Abbington struggle in her career due to unfortunate circumstances beyond her control. Having worked alongside numerous artists and witnessed their highs and lows, I can empathize with Amanda’s situation and understand how the Strictly scandal has impacted her current project.


Despite the attention garnered from the Strictly scandal, Amanda Abbington’s play in a modest London theater hasn’t managed to fill all its shows – even with the media buzz.

Actress who plays Sherlock, will be performing at the Park Theatre located in North London in the play titled “When it Happens To You.” However, on several dates, fewer than half of the theatre’s 200 seats have been booked.

During its debut performance on Wednesday evening, several dozen vacant chairs were noticed by theater patrons, a night typically filled with audience members, being one of the busiest nights for a production’s duration.

Amanda is anticipating BBC to disclose the findings from their internal probe concerning the accusations of unfair treatment towards her on the popular Saturday evening program, Strictly Come Dancing.

She claimed she was bullied by professional dancer Giovanni Pernice.

Amanda Abbington's new play struggles to sell tickets as she makes her debut in new play amid Strictly scandal and bullying allegations

Amanda Abbington's new play struggles to sell tickets as she makes her debut in new play amid Strictly scandal and bullying allegations

Last October, the 52-year-old actress decided to withdraw from rehearsals and subsequently submitted an official grievance towards Giovanni, who is 33 years old.

In the training room incidents Amanda described as threatening and abusive, I firmly stand by denying those allegations. It appears my team shares this confidence, believing that the truth will come to light and I’ll be exonerated in due course.

Last week, during an interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Channel 4, Amanda tearfully shared that he had been subjecting her to sexually suggestive behavior that she had previously reported to the producers.

As both parties prepare for the outcome of the probe, Amanda, ex-partner of actor Martin Freeman, is practicing for the stage production – her initial role since the Strictly controversy.

She stars as a mother holding her family together after a life-changing event. 

The performance lasts through August 31st, lasting an entire month. It’s rumored to explore the profound courage humans can muster in the face of tragedy and their determination to persevere after a devastating event.

During a pre-show interview, Amanda mentioned that the narrative revolves around love and triumphing over hardships. Despite its nature, she finds it inspiring, joyful, and motivating.

Initially, when I started reading that play, I found myself unable to set it aside. I needed to complete it all at once. She concluded by saying how remarkably well-crafted the theatrical work was.

Amanda Abbington's new play struggles to sell tickets as she makes her debut in new play amid Strictly scandal and bullying allegations
Amanda Abbington's new play struggles to sell tickets as she makes her debut in new play amid Strictly scandal and bullying allegations
Amanda Abbington's new play struggles to sell tickets as she makes her debut in new play amid Strictly scandal and bullying allegations

‘For any actress, landing such a role would be a precious opportunity. It’s an exquisite tale beautifully crafted with compelling characters, and the message it conveys is one that urgently needs to be shared.’

Last week, Amanda asserted on Lorraine that she communicated to the show’s producers, within three days of joining Strictly, expressing displeasure with the situation by saying ‘this is terrible,’ and also mentioned that Giovanni seems to dislike her.

In an interview with Christine Lampard, she opened up about the early struggles, explaining, “By the third day of week one, I had already been texting the producer, expressing concerns like, ‘This is terrible, he dislikes me. I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I assure you, I’m giving it my all.'” This was during the first week.

Asked whether there were further discussions at that stage, she said: ‘Many, many.’

Amanda stated: ‘It was unacceptable, it was hurtful, it was cruel, it constituted bullying, and I endured it for about five to six weeks.’

The beginning saw its start, and as events unfolded that reminded me of warning signs, I found myself reacting by going into a sort of pause or standstill.

“Thus, if I were to close down, access would become challenging, creating a situation where the difficulty is confirmed – a situation that essentially proves itself true.”

“She mentioned her show routine by saying, ‘I spend each day in the rehearsal space. In fact, I’ve spent approximately 32 years in rehearsal spaces.'”

As an utterly devoted admirer, I’m thrilled to share that Amanda is immersed in a rehearsal space, gearing up for her upcoming production titled ‘When it Happens to You’. This captivating play will grace the stage at the Park Theatre in London starting July 31. Simply can’t wait!

She called rehearsal rooms “some of the most lovely, secure environments,” noting that “rehearsal rooms embody their intended purpose in my experience.”

Regardless of your past experiences or talents, be it dance, drama, or music, it’s essential for you to contribute empathy, awareness, consideration, and gentleness within the rehearsal space.

‘And that wasn’t extended to me (at Strictly). And so I just said I don’t think this is right.’

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2024-08-01 01:50

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