Soap legend joins An Audience with Coronation Street event in Glasgow
Amanda Barrie, known for playing Alma Halliwell in the ITV soap for two decades, has been confirmed to join the cast of An Audience with Coronation Street at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on September 24.
The event, hosted by This Morning's resident soap expert Sharon Marshall, promises to bring fans closer to their favourite Corrie stars as they share behind-the-scenes secrets and stories from the show.
Amanda Barrie will join the cast of An Audience with Coronation Street at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (Image: Supplied)
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Amanda said: "Returning to celebrate Coronation Street is like stepping back into a cherished chapter of my life. Alma was a character I loved deeply, and I still hear from fans who remember her with such fondness.
"The show's heart has always been its people, on screen and off, and I'm so looking forward to sharing those memories with the audiences who made it all so special."
The Corrie icon will be joined by other Coronation Street favourites such as Jimmi Harkishin (Dev Alahan), Jodie Prenger (Glenda Shuttleworth), Julia Goulding (Shona Platt), and Vicky Myers (Lisa Swain).
Tickets for the event are available from £29.50 via cuffeandtaylor.com.
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