50 years after debuting in the West End 'Funny Girl' comes to London's Savoy Theatre this week. The musical launches with a limited twelve week run on Wednesday 20th April. Set around the outbreak of the World War One the show is based on the life and rise to fame of comedienne and actor, Fanny Brice. Starring Sheridan Smith in the lead role, the production also sees the return of original cast member, Maurice Lane.