By Sara Baalla
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Coronation Street star Sam Aston has shared a “classic” behind-the-scenes secret from the show.
Sam was among the stars who participated in the premiere night of the An Audience with Coronation Street tour on Sunday (14 September).
He shared the stage with fellow cast members Patti Clare (Mary Taylor), Jimmi Harkishin (Dev Alahan), Jane Danson (Leanne Battersby) and Barbara Knox (Rita Tanner), along with host Sharon Marshall.
After the show, Sam exclusively disclosed: “It was such a laugh being up on the West End stage at the Dominion Theatre, swapping stories with the cast and being in front of Corrie fans.”
The 32-year-old actor then recounted a hilarious on-set tale involving Jack Duckworth star Bill Tarmey, which has remained with him for years, reports the Liverpool Echo.
“I’ve got so many great memories from growing up on the Street, but sharing the one that always makes me smile was when Bill Tarmey, who was a legend in every way, turned to me when I was about 12 and said, ‘Sam, make sure you get yourself on that ITV pension… I was 12!'” Sam revealed.
“It was classic Bill, funny, but also looking out for me. To be able to share moments like that with everyone in the room was just brilliant.”
Jane Danson chimed in: “I absolutely loved being on stage at the Dominion Theatre with everyone, it felt really special. I even dug out my old scrapbooks from when I first joined Corrie at 18.
“One of the articles back then had this big photoshoot where they called me ‘Street Spice’ which gave us all a good laugh!
“It was such a joy to share those memories, but also to be there with my lovely friends from the show and to have such a giggle with Sharon Marshall hosting. It was just a really fun night all round.”
The special tour features five Coronation Street favourites taking to the stage during each performance.
Theatre-goers can expect intimate conversations between cast members, offering insights into the real happenings behind the scenes in Weatherfield.
Other cast members scheduled to feature include Andy Whyment (Kirk Sutherland), Jack P Shepherd (David Platt), Samia Longchambon (Maria Connor), and Simon Gregson (Steve McDonald).
The production’s line-up, which will differ throughout the live performances, also features Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster), Jodie Prenger (Glenda Shuttleworth), Julia Goulding (Shona Platt) and Rob Mallard (Daniel Obsourne).
The upcoming performances will be held in Sheffield (September 19), Salford (September 20), Sunderland (September 21) and Glasgow (September 24).
Coronation Street airs at 8pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday on ITV1 and is available to stream from 7am on ITVX
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