Helen Flanagan is gearing up to make her stage debut next year as she returns to acting.

The ex-Corrie star from Bolton announced the news on her Instagram page that she would be playing a role in Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter early next year.

The play will be coming to The Lowry in Salford.

This would be Helen’s first ever time in theatre acting as the mum of three shared her excitement with her fans.

She said: “I am super excited to announce that I will be making my stage debut as Miss Scarlett in the UK tour of 'Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter.”

“I cannot wait to play this iconic character and start the tour early next year. Hope to see you all in a theatre near you in 2024.”

 

A picture of Helen wearing a red dress, red heels and a red headband accompanied the post.

Helen said: "I’ve long been looking for the right theatre role for ages and I’m so excited to be making my stage acting debut in the iconic role of Miss Scarlett.

"It could not be more perfect.

"Cluedo 2 is going to be so much fun and I am thrilled to be working alongside such a great actor as Jason.

"I can’t wait to begin rehearsals in the New Year, and, of course, wear the famous red dress."

Jason continued: "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 is set in the swinging 60s and will keep audiences guessing the identity of the murderer right up until the final moment.        

Cluedo 2 is based off the game and is a comedy mystery where the audience from any age can get involved and play along to guess who the culprit is.

The story is written by BAFTA Award winners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran and directed by Mark Bell - Director of the original hit UK production of Cluedo and the global hit, The Play That Goes Wrong.

A spokesman said: “Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter, is a rollocking spoof of a comedy that will keep you guessing right up to the final twist and invites budding detectives of all ages, from 8 to 80 and beyond, to watch for the clues and unravel the secrets, as we all try to work out whodunnit…. with what... and where.”

The new storyline based on the best-selling board game of the same name.