The Cage

At 3studio, we were proud to be part of The Cage, recording ADR with Sheridan Smith.

Sheridan Smith is one of the UK’s most celebrated performers, with an outstanding career spanning television, film and theatre. From award-winning roles in Cilla, Mrs Biggs and The Moorside to critically acclaimed stage performances in Funny Girl, she has built a reputation for delivering powerful, emotionally driven performances that resonate with audiences.

In The Cage, Sheridan takes on the role of Leanne, a casino worker whose life collides with that of her colleague Matty, played by Michael Socha, when they discover they are both stealing from the same safe. What follows is a tense and unpredictable story set against the backdrop of Liverpool, as the pair navigate the consequences of their actions while under pressure from both a local gangster and the police.

Written by Tony Schumacher and produced by Element Pictures, the five-part BBC drama blends crime, tension and character-driven storytelling, with a strong supporting cast including Barry Sloane, Geraldine James, Freya Jones and Ian Puleston-Davies. Directed by Al Mackay and filmed in and around Liverpool and Merseyside, the series brings a distinctive energy and edge to the genre.

We had the pleasure of recording ADR with Sheridan at 3studio, capturing the nuance and precision required to ensure her performance translated seamlessly on screen. Performances of this calibre rely heavily on timing and subtle detail, and ADR plays a crucial role in preserving that, allowing every line to sit naturally within the final mix.

Working with talent of this level is always a privilege, and reflects the calibre of production we continue to support at 3studio. We’re proud to have contributed to The Cage and to have recorded one of the most recognisable voices in British television here at the studio.