Dramatic moments from Coronation Street’s half-century are to be re-lived on Bradford’s Alhambra stage.
Characters from the nation’s favourite soap will be treading the cobbles in Corrie!, a comedy written by Coronation Street scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey to celebrate the soap’s 50th anniversary.
And a Street legend will be making an appearance as a special guest narrator at each performance.
Following the fortunes of two of Weatherfield’s finest families, the Barlows and the Platts, Corrie! weaves through the highs and lows of life on Britain’s best-known street, condensing five decades of storylines into a two-hour show.
The production enjoyed a sell-out run at Salford’s Lowry Theatre earlier this year and was a hit with audiences and critics. Coronation Street creator Tony Warren described it as “an insider’s affectionate romp through 50 dramatic years”.
William Roache, who plays the Street’s longest-serving character, Ken Barlow, described it as “a hilarious roller-coaster”.
The show, which comes to Bradford on its first UK tour, sees six actors playing more than 50 much-loved characters, including Street legends Bet Lynch, Elsie Tanner, Hilda Ogden, Ken Barlow, Jack Duckworth and Gail Platt. Others include Steve, Karen and Becky McDonald, Roy and Hayley Cropper and serial killer Richard Hillman.
Audiences will be treated to some familiar storylines, including Deirdre going to prison, prompting the ‘Free the Weatherfield One’ campaign; the Blackpool tram hitting Alan Bradley; Brian Tilsley being stabbed outside a nightclub; Tracy killing Charlie; Todd kissing Nick and serial bride Gail marrying Brian – as well as Martin, Richard and Joe! Details have yet to be announced of the former Coronation Street stars who will be appearing at each performance in the role of narrator.
Corrie! runs at the Alhambra from May 24 to 28, 2011. Tickets are available on (01274) 432000.
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