Cynthia Erivo was supported by her A-list pals including Florence Pugh at the Dracula opening night on Tuesday - after the star was accused of 'using teleprompters' to remember her lines.
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The Wicked actress, 39, is sinking her teeth into the role of Dracula and 22 other characters in the unique adaptation of Bram Stoker's iconic novel at her one-woman show at the Noel Coward Theatre.
And at the opening night celebrations Florence, 30, led the arrivals and looked stylish in a high-neck black velvet dress.
She was joined by the likes of Lizzie Cundy, Myleene Klass and Lady Victoria Hervey for the show.
Just last week Cynthia was accused of 'using teleprompters' to remember her lines in the adaptation.
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First impressions left many viewers 'disappointed' after spotting the star was being 'fed her lines', according to The Telegraph.
Cynthia Erivo was supported by her A-list pals including Florence Pugh at the Dracula opening night on Tuesday
And at the opening night celebrations Florence, 30, led the arrivals and looked stylish in a high-neck black velvet dress
The Wicked actress, 39, is sinking her teeth into the role of Dracula and 22 other characters in the unique adaptation of Bram Stoker's iconic novel at her one-woman show at the Noel Coward Theatre
Disgruntled theatre-goers raced to social media, as Reddit, and various West End blogs to share their opinions.
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They wrote: 'I saw it last night and was SO disappointed. Interesting point about the last 30 minutes - I spent that time just wondering when the show was finally going to be over. I'm normally such a fan of theatre, but I left frustrated at spending £70 on a ticket, honestly'.
Another fan replied to the comment echoing: 'Same I tried so hard to get into it and I just couldn't.'
Another pointed out: 'I wish I hadn't bought an early on ticket for this.
'On my night there were technical issues and staging problems but worst of all Cynthia was struggling with remembering her lines and place in the script (despite visible auto cues on either side of her).
'In my opinion, it was just a retread of the Dorian Gray experience with a weaker story line.
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'I'm sure the issues will be ironed out in a couple of weeks and it will be fabulous and I totally accept that if you go for a ticket at the start of a run you have to be prepared for mishaps but honestly it was disappointing.'
The Daily Mail contacted The Noel Coward and Cynthia's representatives for a comment.
She was joined by the likes of Lizzie Cundy, Myleene Klass and Lady Victoria Hervey for the show
Myleene put on a leggy display in a pair of sheer tights and tiny leather shorts as she posed up a storm
Lashana Lynch wore a silver and black dress as she made her arrival
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She added a pop of colour to her look with a red lip
Lizzie wore a plunging black silk dress
Lady Victoria opted for a gold number
Florence looked as radiant and glowing as ever
Jeff Goldblum and his wife Emilie Livingston arrived together
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Myleene added to her look with a black lace top
She added to her height with huge platform heels
David Tennant and his wife Georgia also arrived to see the show
Lady Victoria dazzled in her gold gown
No stranger to the West End Cynthia made her debut in The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg back in 2011
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Cynthia could finally start to receive the glory she deserves in her new one-woman following a disastrous Wicked press tour
Cynthia looked worlds away from Wicked in the first official photo for the show which was released earlier this month.
In the gothic snap the actress could be seen with a red wig styled into finger waves while also sporting a pair of fangs and her trademark acrylic fingernails.
No stranger to the West End Cynthia made her debut in The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg back in 2011, before winning the 2013 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in The Colour Purple.
She recreated that award-winning role for the Broadway production and scooped the Best Actress In A Musical Tony in 2016.
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Cynthia could finally start to receive the glory she deserves in her new one-woman following a disastrous Wicked press tour.
Since the release of Wicked in 2024 and its sequel last year, she and Ariana have been lambasted with criticism over their behaviour during the promo blitz.
Cynthia, who starred as Elphaba, and Ariana, as Glinda, were snubbed of an Oscar nomination this season despite the rave reviews the movie has received.