Amanda Abbington has been pictured wearing a Women’s Aid T-shirt as she left the Park Theatre in London’s Islington following her performance in play When It Happens To You.
The actress, 50, was joined by co-star Rosie Day, 29, with both women wearing the red tops in apparent support of the domestic abuse charity.
Amanda, who teamed her top with a white midi skirt and white trainers, appeared in good spirits despite the Strictly Come Dancing scandal surrounding her allegations against pro Giovanni Pernice.
The TV personality, who made her emotional debut in the play earlier this week, happily chatted to Rosie as they left the theatre, at one point even holding hands.
Earlier, Amanda was pictured in what seemed to be a deep conversation with a gentleman inside the theatre.
Amanda Abbington has been pictured wearing a Women’s Aid T-shirt as she left the Park Theatre in London’s Islington following her performance in play When It Happens To You
The actress, 50, was joined by co-star Rosie Day, 29, with both women wearing the red tops in apparent support of the domestic abuse charity
At one point she was seen reaching up to touch his face as she smiled.
Their chat ended with a friendly hug before Amanda eventually exit the theatre with Rosie.
Amanda’s appearance comes after she admitted she she fears taking public transport after her bullying allegations against her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice were made public.
The Sherlock actress, who quit the BBC dance show unexpectedly last October, confessed she feels ‘exposed and vulnerable’ when on public transport due to the online threats against her from Strictly fans.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, she explained: ‘When I’m on the train and things, I do sometimes feel exposed and vulnerable, I do, because of the nature of the threats I was getting.
‘You do feel like you’re public enemy number one for saying “I do not feel entirely happy with this”.’
The BBC show has been engulfed by drama since Giovanni was suspended after his celebrity partner Amanda accused him of abusive behaviour, saying he was ‘cruel and mean.’ He denies the claims.
She also told Woman’s Hour she has been approached by others who have told her that her comments have encouraged them to be vocal in their workplaces.
Amanda, who teamed her top with a white midi skirt and white trainers, appeared in good spirits despite the Strictly Come Dancing scandal surrounding her allegations against pro Giovanni Pernice
The TV personality, who made her emotional debut in the play earlier this week, happily chatted to Rosie as they left the theatre, at one point even holding hands
Earlier, Amanda was pictured in what seemed to be a deep conversation with a gentleman inside the theatre
The two were seen chatting, with Amanda pictured with a solemn expression
Amanda was seen wearing a Women’s Aid T-shirt after her performance
At one point she was seen reaching up to touch his face as she smiled
Amanda’s expression soon turned to joy as their chat continued
Their chat ended with a friendly hug before Amanda eventually exit the theatre with Rosie
The star closed her eyes as she hugged her pal tightly
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She added: ‘I recognise red flags and I recognise bad behaviour, because it’s happened to me in the past, and they were coming up more and more frequently.
‘And I decided to just speak to the producers about it and say: “Look, I’m not comfortable. This is beginning to slightly get out of hand. And it’s a repeat pattern, it starts well, and then it starts to descend into chaos”.’
Amanda spoke out for the first time about the allegations in an ITV interview on Lorraine and Channel 4 interview with fellow Strictly contestant Krishnan Guru-Murthy last week.
Speaking to Christine Lampard on Lorraine she revealed how problems began early on, saying: ‘Week one, third day. I’ve got texts to the producer on day three going ‘This is awful, he hates me, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’m trying my best, I promise you’. So that was the first week.’
It comes after Amanda admitted she fears taking public transport as she feels ‘exposed and vulnerable’ after Strictly bullying allegations
The BBC show has been engulfed by drama since Giovanni was suspended after his celebrity partner Amanda accused him of abusive behaviour, saying he was ‘cruel and mean.’ He denies the claims
Asked whether there were further discussions at that stage, she said: ‘Many, many.’
Amanda added: ‘It was inappropriate, it was mean, it was nasty, it was bullying and I put up with it for five, six weeks.
‘It started very early on and when it started to happen I would shut down because I recognised those red flags.
‘And so I would shut down and it would be difficult to get in, and that would be a self-fulfilling prophecy.’
Talking about her schedule on the show, she said: ‘I was going into the rehearsal room every day. I’ve been in rehearsal rooms for 32 years.’
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, she explained: ‘When I’m on the train and things, I do sometimes feel exposed and vulnerable, I do, because of the nature of the threats I was getting’
She added: ‘I recognise red flags and I recognise bad behaviour, because it’s happened to me in the past, and they were coming up more and more frequently’
Amanda explained that she was currently working in a rehearsal room ahead of her forthcoming play ‘When it Happens to You’, which begins at the Park Theatre in London on July 31.
And she described rehearsal rooms as ‘one of the most beautiful, safe spaces’, adding: ‘I know what rehearsal rooms are supposed to be life.
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‘I don’t care what background you’re from – whether it’s dancing, acting, singing – you have a duty of care to bring into that rehearsal room compassion, understanding, sensitivity and kindness.
‘And that wasn’t extended to me (at Strictly). And so I just said I don’t think this is right.’
Amanda made her debut in her new play When It Happens To You at the Park Theatre in London on Wednesday night.
She reportedly broke down in tears during her performance in her first acting role since she dramatically quit Strictly.
After the show, she changed into a black T-shirt with ‘Quiet No More’ written on the back as she posed for photos alongside the play’s director Jez Bond, seemingly a reference to the ongoing scandal.
Amanda made her debut in her new play When It Happens To You at the Park Theatre in London on Wednesday night
After the show, she changed into a black T-shirt with ‘Quiet No More’ written on the back as she posed for photos alongside the play’s director Jez Bond, seemingly a reference to the ongoing scandal
According to The Mirror, Amanda received a standing ovation from the audience that moved her to tears.
One audience member told the publication: ‘We all know that Amanda is an incredible actress, but tonight has been almost a religious experience.
‘To see her perform live, knowing about everything she has on her shoulders at the minute and everything that has been weighing her down, it’s amazing how she managed to keep her emotions in check in such a moving play.’
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