Julie to share her story on Octagon debut
●●These I Love by Julie Hesmondhalgh
ONE of Britain’s finest actors, Julie Hesmondhalgh will present a special intimate performance of her autobiographical one-woman show at Bolton’s Octagon Theatre for a limited run next month.
Currently on TV screens starring in the ITV drama, Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Julie swaps the small screen to make her debut on the Octagon stage when she comes to Bolton for just four performances from Monday 12 - Friday 16 February and then visits Live Theatre Newcastle on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 March.
Returning to her Lancashire roots, These I Love is a beautiful journey of discovery - a hymn to Julie’s own working-class childhood in Accrington, to her wonderful dad and to the healing power of daftness.
Following each performance there will be a Q&A with Julie on stage followed by a book signing.
Julie is a passionate supporter of regional theatre and is generously contributing her show to support the Octagon, which is a registered charity. The awardwinning actor has had a distinguished career spanning over four decades.
Julie starred as the beloved character Hayley Cropper in ITV’S Coronation Street for 16 years.
Since then, she has appeared on some of the UK’S biggest TV shows including Happy Valley (BBC), Broadchurch (ITV), and Doctor Who (BBC).
She also has an extensive list of theatre credits and is no stranger to the northern stage, previously treading the boards at some of the top UK northern theatres including Royal Exchange, Oldham Coliseum, Liverpool Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse.
Julie said: “I am incredibly excited to be performing at the Octagon Theatre. I have been an avid attender at the Octagon for many years, so to now be bringing my own show here and supporting the venue is truly wonderful and I cannot wait to share this story with audiences.”