Overview

• The tour opened on September 14 at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End, launching An Audience with Coronation Street.
• Opening-night guests were Patti Clare, Jimmi Harkishin, Jane Danson and Barbara Knox, with Sharon Marshall hosting.
• Sam Aston shared a fond memory of Bill Tarmey telling him at about age 12 to "get yourself on that ITV pension," which he described as classic.
• Jane Danson brought early-career scrapbooks and recalled a 'Street Spice' photoshoot that entertained the audience.
• Remaining dates are Sheffield (Sept 19), Salford (Sept 20), Sunderland (Sept 21) and Glasgow (Sept 24), with a rotating lineup including Andy Whyment, Jack P Shepherd, Samia Longchambon, Simon Gregson, Sue Devaney, Jodie Prenger, Julia Goulding and Rob Mallard.