Coronation Street fan favourites star in Twelfth Night coming to Lancaster’s The Dukes

As per their tradition of reimagining Shakespeare’s work with an all-female and non-binary cast this production has three Coronation Street fan favourites Channique Sterling Brown, Hannah Ellis-Ryan and Beth Vyse all playing key roles.

Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she enters the service of Count Orsino, who pines for the aloof Olivia.

But as Viola navigates tangled desires and mistaken identities, love blossoms in unexpected places.

Since 2017, HER have been redefining Shakespeare with their groundbreaking annual tradition that reimagines the Bard's works through an all-female and non-binary cast.

Their 2024 ’Taming of the ’Shrew’ was listed in The Stage’s Top 50 Shows of the Year and will be transferring to London in 2026.

Directed by Kayleigh Hawkins and Stuart Crowther, HER Production’s Unseemly Shakespeare adaptation of Twelfth Night stars Hannah Ellis Ryan as Viola – she has produced over 30 independent theatre productions and as an actress she has appeared in over 30 episodes of Coronation Street (playing Hannah Gilmore – the daughter of Liz and Jim McDonald).

Alongside her, Beth Vyse, who has most recently appeared as series regular Bridget in Coronation Street and as Sister Levi in Everyone Else Burns, plays Sir Toby, as well as Channique Sterling Brown appearing as Feste, who is best known for playing Dee-Dee Bailey on Coronation Street.

Showing at the Dukes from June 19-21. Tickets can be booked at https://dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/twelfth-night