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Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Hear'Say star Kym Marsh to bring new play to Ireland for Gaiety Theatre run
Actress Kym Marsh is set to tour Ireland and the UK in a new stage production next year. Single White Female will run at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre from 31 March to 4 April, with Dublin tickets to go on sale on Friday 11 July. The play, written by author, journalist, and broadcaster Rebecca Reid, is described as a "bold and modern reimagining" of the 1992 psychological thriller. Former Coronation Street star Marsh said: "I am so excited to be bringing this brilliant, brand-new, and thrilling play to theatres across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. "I remember being totally gripped by the movie when I first saw it in the cinema and could never have imagined back then that I'd be starring in the world premiere of its life on stage. "Get ready to be thrilled, shocked, and entertained, and watch out for those stiletto heels." Marsh, who first shot to fame in the group Hear'Say, went on to play a major role as Coronation Street's Michelle Connor from 2006 to 2019 before starring in Waterloo Road. The new play updates the plot of the film, which was itself based on a novel called SWF Seeks Same by John Lutz. "Full of dark humour and sharp and suspenseful storytelling, this new play updates the original story to the age of social media and all that it brings, in a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and the desperate need for belonging in an isolated world," producers said. The play will open at Brighton's Theatre Royal on 9 January 2026 and will then tour until 13 June. Full casting is yet to be announced.
Metro
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Coronation Street legend ‘can't wait' as she announces new role
Coronation Street legend Kym Marsh has announced her next role – and it isn't a return to the cobbles. When Kym announced her exit from BBC school drama Waterloo Road earlier this year, Corrie fans began theorising that she would return to the ITV soap – though it appears this isn't the case. Instead, Kym is set to tread the boards once more as she takes on the lead role of Hedy in the UK and Ireland tour of Single White Female. The play, which is adapted by Rebecca Reid from the film of the same name and the book SWF Seeks Same by John Lutz, will hit the stage in January 2026. Taking to Instagram, Kym shared her excitement at taking on the new role. 'Aarrgghhh! I am so excited to announce that I'll be playing Hedy in this brand new stage adaptation of 90s blockbuster Single White Female,' she wrote. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'I remember being gripped when I first saw it in the cinema and I can't wait to be part of the team that brings it to life on stage. 'The UK and Ireland tour starts in January and you can find the link for dates, venues and tickets in my bio!' She finished, warning fans to 'Watch out for the stilettos!'. Her new venture was supported in the comments by several of her famous friends, with Corrie star Claire Sweeney writing: 'Well done darling.' 'Can't wait to watch you,' fellow Corrie alum Helen Flanagan added. Kym starred as Michelle Connor in Coronation Street from 2006 until 2019, when the character left to start a new life with family in Ireland. Michelle was part of some big storylines during her time on the cobbles, including the discovery that her son had been swapped at birth, the deaths of both of her brothers, a stalking ordeal, and a shooting. Perhaps her most moving storyline saw her tragically lose son Ruairi after going into early labour. Before her exit, Michelle was involved in a dramatic love triangle that saw her discover that fiancé Robert Preston was leading a double life, having got Vicky Jefferies pregnant. Following the discovery, Michelle and Vicky teamed up to get revenge on Robert by framing him for Vicky's murder. However, they scrapped their plan when Vicky went into labour while in hiding, with Michelle forced to deliver the baby. More Trending After leaving the show, Kym starred in several stage productions including the stage adaptation of Fatal Attraction and musicals Greatest Days and 101 Dalmatians. She has also presented BBC Morning Live and was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. View More » More recently, she has played Nicky Walters in Waterloo Road, and tackled difficult topics in her storylines including poverty and grief. MORE: Emmerdale's Lisa Riley says goodbye to colleague as they join Coronation Street MORE: EastEnders legend will miss co-star's 'bright and positive energy' as she leaves Walford MORE: Dramatic Hollyoaks exit confirmed as star leaves after just weeks
South Wales Guardian
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Kym Marsh to star in new play Single White Female
The play, written by author, journalist and broadcaster Rebecca Reid, is described as a 'bold and modern reimagining' of the 1992 psychological thriller. Former Coronation Street star Marsh said: 'I am so excited to be bringing this brilliant, brand new and thrilling play to theatres across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. 'I remember being totally gripped by the movie when I first saw it in the cinema and could never have imagined back then that I'd be starring in the world premiere of its life on stage. 'Get ready to be thrilled, shocked and entertained and watch out for those stiletto heels.' Marsh, who first shot to fame in the band Hear'Say, went on to play a major role in Coronation Street from 2006 to 2019, before starring in Waterloo Road. The new play updates the plot of the film, which was itself based on a novel called SWF Seeks Same by John Lutz. 'Full of dark humour and sharp and suspenseful storytelling, this new play updates the original story to the age of social media and all that it brings, in a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and the desperate need for belonging in an isolated world,' producers said. The play will open at Brighton's Theatre Royal on January 9, and will then tour the UK and Ireland until June 13. Full casting is yet to be announced. Tickets are on sale now.
RTÉ News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Kym Marsh Ireland-bound in 2026 with Single White Female
A new stage production of Single White Female starring Kym Marsh is set to tour Ireland and the UK next year. The play, written by author, journalist, and broadcaster Rebecca Reid, is described as a "bold and modern reimagining" of the 1992 psychological thriller. Former Coronation Street star Marsh said: "I am so excited to be bringing this brilliant, brand-new, and thrilling play to theatres across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. "I remember being totally gripped by the movie when I first saw it in the cinema and could never have imagined back then that I'd be starring in the world premiere of its life on stage. "Get ready to be thrilled, shocked, and entertained, and watch out for those stiletto heels." Marsh, who first shot to fame in the group Hear'Say, went on to play a major role as Coronation Street 's Michelle Connor from 2006 to 2019 before starring in Waterloo Road. The new play updates the plot of the film, which was itself based on a novel called SWF Seeks Same by John Lutz. "Full of dark humour and sharp and suspenseful storytelling, this new play updates the original story to the age of social media and all that it brings, in a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and the desperate need for belonging in an isolated world," producers said. The play will open at Brighton's Theatre Royal on 9 January 2026 and will then tour until 13 June. Full casting is yet to be announced.
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Kym Marsh to star in new play Single White Female
Kym Marsh to star in new play Single White Female The play, written by author, journalist and broadcaster Rebecca Reid, is described as a "bold and modern reimagining" of the 1992 psychological thriller. Kym Marsh (Image:) A new stage production of Single White Female is set to tour the UK and Ireland, starring Kym Marsh. The play, written by author, journalist and broadcaster Rebecca Reid, is described as a "bold and modern reimagining" of the 1992 psychological thriller. Former Coronation Street star Marsh said: "I am so excited to be bringing this brilliant, brand new and thrilling play to theatres across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. "I remember being totally gripped by the movie when I first saw it in the cinema and could never have imagined back then that I'd be starring in the world premiere of its life on stage. "Get ready to be thrilled, shocked and entertained and watch out for those stiletto heels." Article continues below Marsh, who first shot to fame in the band Hear'Say, went on to play a major role in Coronation Street from 2006 to 2019, before starring in Waterloo Road. The new play updates the plot of the film, which was itself based on a novel called SWF Seeks Same by John Lutz. "Full of dark humour and sharp and suspenseful storytelling, this new play updates the original story to the age of social media and all that it brings, in a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and the desperate need for belonging in an isolated world," producers said. Article continues below The play will open at Brighton's Theatre Royal on January 9, and will then tour the UK and Ireland until June 13. Full casting is yet to be announced. Tickets are on sale now.
