Strictly star set for spot in theatre show

A STRICTLY Come Dancing star is set to feature in a show coming to Glasgow.

Ellie Leach – who won the 21st series of the hit show

– will perform in the stage show of Cluedo 2 at the city’s Theatre Royal this year.

The show – which is based on the classic Hasbro board game – will take place at the venue from June 4 until June 8.

In it, the Strictly champion will make her stage acting debut as Miss Scarlett. On top of the dancing programme, the 23- year- old is also known as previously playing Faye Windass in Coronation Street.

Ellie will star alongside leading West End actor and TV fan- favourite Jason Durr – who will play Colonel Mustard – in the theatre performance.

She 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.”

Meanwhile, Jason added: “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.”

Other cast members starring in the show are Jack Bennett ( Wadsworth), Hannah Boyce ( Mrs Peacock), Dawn Buckland ( Mrs White), Liam Horrigan ( Mr Black), Edward Howells ( Professor Plum), Tiwai Muza ( PC Silver) and Gabriel Paul ( Reverend Green) with Kara Alberts- Turner, Audrey Anderson and Henry Lawes.