Corrie! the new comedy play written by acclaimed playwright and long-term Coronation Street scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey, is to visit the Liverpool Empire in February with former Coronation Street star Ken Morley taking on the role of the narrator.

Morley played ladies man Reg Holdsworth in Coronation Street from 1989 until leaving the show in 1995, recently reprising the role in the feature-length DVD Coronation Street – A Knight’s Tale.

He was also well known playing General Leopold von Flockenstuffen in the hit TV series ‘Allo Allo’.

Ken says: “As we all know Coronation Street is 50 years old, which is the same age as myself! A vintage year.

“So join me to celebrate, as this stunning production takes to the road. You will love it. I did, that’s why I’m in it.”

Corrie! the play, which was written to celebrate the soap’s 50th anniversary, condenses five decades of much-loved storylines and characters into one hilarious two-hour show.

The play performed a sell-out run at The Lowry Theatre in Salford, Manchester last year and was a huge success with audiences and critics alike; Coronation Street’s creator Tony Warren described the play as “an insider’s affectionate romp through 50 dramatic years.”

Jonathan Harvey has updated the script to include a unique take on the recent tram crash story that featured in a special week of episodes celebrating Coronation Street’s fiftieth anniversary.

The show, directed by Fiona Buffini, features over 55 of everyone’s favourite characters, played by just six actors. They include Street legends Bet Lynch, Elsie Tanner, Hilda Ogden, Ken Barlow, Jack Duckworth and Gail Platt. Great storylines relived include Deidre going to prison, Brian being stabbed and Tracy killing Charlie.

The script carefully weaves through the highs and lows of the characters living on Britain’s most famous Street. Coronation Street is the first UK soap to be transformed into a play for all fans to now enjoy around the country.

Competition

We have two pairs of tickets to give away to two lucky Seen readers for the opening night of Corrie! On February 21.

Just answer the following question to be in with a chance to win; What is the name of the pub in Coronation Street?

Email your answer along with your name and daytime contact telephone number to rebecca@seenmag.co.uk Closing date for entries is Thursday, February 17. Winners will be chosen at random and the editor’s decision is final.

For further information about Corrie! and to book tickets, please visit: www.corrietheplay.com

For information about Coronation Street please visit www.itv.com/coronationstreet

Performance Details:

Corrie! Liverpool Empire Theatre

21-26 February

Mon-Sat eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Tickets £12.50 - £28

Tickets available from Empire Theatre box office, via telephone on 0844 847 2525 or online at www.liverpoolempire.org.uk