Dublin pub turns into Rovers Return for new Connor clan

The Bath Pub in Sandymount, Dublin, was given a makeover this week to look like the Rovers Return.  It was all in aid of an event at Irish TV station UTV at which Coronation Street newcomers Faye Brooks and Richard Hawley were interviewed.

Faye and Richard will join the show to play Kate and Jonny Connor.  You can read all about them here.

They were joined at the Dublin press event by Shayne Ward, who plays Aidan Connor.  The Irish UTV website has the full interview all about the Connor clan and you can read it here.

If you're a fan of Faye Brookes, there's a good fan blog site here.

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Corrie's Paula Lane opens her own drama school

Paula Lane, who plays Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, is opening her own drama school.

Paula and her husband Tom Shaw are opening the Lane Shaw Academy in Hebden Bridge on Saturday October 10, at Hope Baptist Church.

With more than 25 years of acting experience between them, they will be personally teaching the classes and hope to inspire and pass on their skills to other budding young actors.

Paula tells the Halifax Courier: “We are so looking forward to the school opening. I know from personal experience the advantages that acting can bring to a young person and it can be a great starting block to build up confidence in a young person’s development, for example with public speaking and social skills.” she added.

Paula has played Kylie in Coronation Street for the last five years and previously lived in Hebden Bridge, before relocating to London to pursue her acting career where she attended the Central School of Speech and Drama and graduated with First Class Honours.

Tom, who lived in Halifax, did his training at the highly-acclaimed London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and has appeared in several programmes, including the award-winning comedy the Inbetweeners, as well as working in theatre. They now live in Hebden Bridge with their eight-month old son.

“We are really excited about opening the Lane Shaw Academy,” said Tom. “There will be a free taster session on Saturday, October 10, for youngsters who want to come and see what it is all about. We’re going to keep things lively and fresh and have the children taking part in some really fun activities.” he added.

Lessons will be split into three different age groups between the ages of five and sixteen and will last an hour, during term-time, to coincide with the school holidays.

For more information on the taster session visit the LaneShawAcademy Facebook page or email laneshawacademy@outlook.com to register a place on the taster session. They're also on twitter at https://twitter.com/laneshawacademy

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Craig Charles new Funk and Soul classics CD

Craig Charles might have left Coronation Street (temporarily, let's hope!) as cabbie Lloyd Mullaney, but he's still working hard. 

He'll be filming a new series of Red Dwarf soon, he's still working as a DJ around the country and as a DJ on BBC Radio 6 and Radio 2.

And he's also released a new CD. This one sounds like a corker. 

It's Craig Charles Funk and Soul Classics, a 3 CD funk of trunk.
Buy it from Amazon here - Craig Charles Funk And Soul Classics

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Sneak preview photos of Sally's Corrie wedding

Here are some preview pictures for Coronation Street to be shown on Monday 5 October.

In the Bistro, staff and guests alike are embarrassed for Sally as she stands in her wedding dress waiting for Tim.

Sally’s resolve starts to crumble when it becomes clear that Tim’s not coming and as her guests dessert her she’s left stood alone like Miss Havisham!

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