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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Soap legend joining 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) Read more: Corrie Stars to host exciting live event in Glasgow as part of UK tour Coronation Street star to star in stage adaptation of iconic 90s thriller 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
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Three Coronation Street legends sign up to money-spinning tour – including star who hasn't been seen for 24 years
Read on to find out which stars will be appearing across the tour's run cobbling on Three Coronation Street legends sign up to money-spinning tour – including star who hasn't been seen for 24 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TRIO of Coronation Street icons have signed up to the soap's money-spinning tour set to take place this September. The programme revealed it would be allowing its cast members to sign up to a speaking tour, An Audience with Coronation Street, all about the show to travel around the country later this year. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Corrie's cast tour has signed up three show legends Credit: Instagram 6 Amanda Barrie will be reuniting with her Corrie pals for the show Credit: Granada Television 6 She is best known for her role as Alma Halliwell Credit: ITV Now, it has revealed that three veteran stars will be taking part in the tour - including one soap icon who hasn't been seen on screens for 24 years. Current show legend Bill Roache and Barbara Knox, known for their roles as Ken Barlow and Rita Tanner, have both agreed to appear at two stops of the tour each. Bill will appear for one of the show's Salford performances as well as the date at Sunderland's Empire Theatre. Whilst those hoping to catch Barbara, she will appear at the second Salford performance as well as in the capital, London. But someone that fans may be shocked to learn is putting in an appearance is Amanda Barrie. Amanda was famed for playing the role of Alma Halliwell for 20 years before she was killed off the soap. But now she will be chatting all things Corrie once more by agreeing to appear on the tour. Amanda will join the cast in Sheffield and Glasgow to reminisce on her time walking the famous cobbles. The six-show tour will be fronted by This Morning star Sharon Marshall with a whole host of current Corrie favourites appearing at the various dates. Jack P. Shepherd, Samia Longchambon, Andy Whyment and Simon Gregson are all among the cast who are hoping to cash in by participating in the tour. Celebrity Big Brother lads tell Amanda Barrie and Rachel Johnson about the filthy world of DM Jane Danson, Vicky Myers and Sam Aston will also all be taking part. The cast are understood to be able to command a fee for their appearance on the tour - allowing them to top up their soap income in a rare move. Soap stars are often forbidden from seeking employment and cash from anywhere outside of the soap. 6 Barbara Knox will also be on the tour 6 As will Bill Roache Credit: Granada Television
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Three Coronation Street legends sign up to money-spinning tour – including star who hasn't been seen for 24 years
A TRIO of Coronation Street icons have signed up to the soap's money-spinning tour set to take place this September. The programme revealed it would be allowing its cast members to sign up to a speaking tour, An Audience with Coronation Street, all about the show to travel around the country later this year. Advertisement 6 Corrie's cast tour has signed up three show legends Credit: Instagram 6 Amanda Barrie will be reuniting with her Corrie pals for the show Credit: Granada Television 6 She is best known for her role as Alma Halliwell Credit: ITV Now, it has revealed that three veteran stars will be taking part in the tour - including one soap icon who hasn't been seen on screens for 24 years. Current show legend Bill Roache and Barbara Knox, known for their roles as Ken Barlow and Rita Tanner, have both agreed to appear at two stops of the tour each. Bill will appear for one of the show's Salford performances as well as the date at Sunderland's Empire Theatre . Whilst those hoping to catch Barbara, she will appear at the second Salford performance as well as in the capital, London. Advertisement Read More on Corrie But someone that fans may be shocked to learn is putting in an appearance is Amanda was famed for playing the role of Alma Halliwell for 20 years before she was killed off the soap. But now she will be chatting all things Corrie once more by agreeing to appear on the tour. Amanda will join the cast in Sheffield and Glasgow to reminisce on her time walking the famous cobbles. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive The six-show tour will be fronted by This Morning star Sharon Marshall with a whole host of current Corrie favourites appearing at the various dates. Jack P. Shepherd, Samia Longchambon, Andy Whyment and Celebrity Big Brother lads tell Amanda Barrie and Rachel Johnson about the filthy world of DM The cast are understood to be able to command a fee for their appearance on the tour - allowing them to top up their soap income in a rare move. Advertisement Soap stars are often forbidden from seeking employment and cash from anywhere outside of the soap. 6 Barbara Knox will also be on the tour 6 As will Bill Roache Credit: Granada Television 6 Barbara will appear in both London and Salford Credit: Instagram Advertisement
