Kym Marsh is to take the role of Beverly in a major revival of Mick Leigh’s cult classic play at Manchester’s Royal Exchange.
The classic comedy, directed by Natalie Abraham, will be played in the round with performances running from April 4 – May 17.
Marsh said she was thrilled to be stepping into the role.
She said: “I have always wanted to work at the Royal Exchange Theatre, it is such a beacon of incredible theatre in Manchester. Pair that with the brilliant Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party and working with Natalie to discover our version of Beverly, I couldn’t be more excited! Bev is fun, the life and soul of the party, but she is so much more than that! She’s a complex character and there is so much to unpack. I can’t wait to get in the rehearsal room!”
Natalie Abrahami said: “Beverly Moss is a cultural icon and we’re thrilled to have Kym realise this role which is so full of wit, sass and pathos. I cannot wait to get into rehearsals and invite Manchester audiences to join us for the party.”
Marsh first sprang to fame as a contestant in Pop Stars The Rivals when she earned a place in the band Hear’say. She went on to an acting career which included 14 years as Michelle Connor in Coronation Street. She has had a stellar career in theatre and musicals and can currently be seen in the tv drama Waterloo Road.
