Ellie Leach, the reigning champion of Strictly Come Dancing, will be visiting The Lowry this spring as Miss Scarlett in Cluedo 2.
As part of its UK tour, Cluedo 2 will be coming to The Lowry, Salford from Tuesday April 2 until Saturday April 6 2024.
Ellie won the Glitterball Trophy in December and is known to millions of viewers as Faye Windass in Coronation Street. During her 13 years on the soap, Ellie was involved in various memorable storylines and nominated for numerous acting awards.
Starring alongside Ellie will be leading West End actor and TV favourite Jason Durr, who stars as Colonel Mustard. Most recently seen as David Hide in BBC One’s Casualty, including the motorbike riding policeman Mike Bradley from ITV’s hugely popular series, Heartbeat.
Ellie Leach said: “After an incredible year I’m so excited to join the cast of Cluedo 2.
“I am delighted to make my stage acting debut as Miss Scarlett and I can’t wait to work with Jason and the talented cast.”
Based on the classic Hasbro boardgame, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, the five month UK tour marks the world premiere of Cluedo.
It’s written by the BAFTA Award winning writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran and will be directed by Mark Bell.
Jason Durr says: “I’m thrilled to be joining the cast of Cluedo 2 as Colonel Mustard. I was a huge fan of the Cluedo board game as a child and the Colonel is such a great character.
“I am looking forward to bringing laughter and this ultimate whodunnit to audiences across the UK in its 75th anniversary year.”
Cluedo 2, will keep audiences guessing right up to the final moments, and budding detectives of all ages, from 8 to 80 and beyond, can watch for the clues and unravel the secrets, as they try to work out “whodunnit!”
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