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Rupert Hill Marks Comeback With YouTube Short and New Stage Roles

The ex-Coronation Street actor continues his Manchester pub revivals alongside a return to creative work.

Overview

  • His short film Operation Magpie is now available on YouTube, with Hill co-directing and starring alongside collaborator Julie Hesmondhalgh.
  • He recently performed in the festive show Tinsel at The Edge in Manchester and appeared in The Fire Raisers at the Hope Mill Theatre in September.
  • He directed the touring production of Mike Bartlett’s play COCK, expanding his work behind the scenes.
  • After stepping back from TV, he has run Manchester venues including the Castle Hotel, Gulliver’s and the Eagle Inn, which he co-owns with his wife Jenny Platt.
  • Last year he announced taking over Lloyds in Chorlton, outlining plans for a refurbishment and a live-music and events space.