{"id":425476,"date":"2025-09-15T05:20:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T05:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/425476\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T05:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T05:20:19","slug":"itv-coronation-street-star-buzzing-over-major-career-first-away-from-cobbles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/425476\/","title":{"rendered":"ITV Coronation Street star &#8216;buzzing&#8217; over major career first away from cobbles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Coronation Street star Sam Aston, who plays Chesney Brown on the ITV soap, is set to take to the stage for An Audience with Coronation Street in London this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sam Aston, known for his role as Chesney Brown on <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/coronation-street\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Coronation StreetLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Coronation Street<\/a> since 2003, has expressed his thrill about participating in An Audience with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/coronation-street\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Coronation Street<\/a>, a UK tour that offers fans an intimate experience with some of the soap&#8217;s icons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The London leg of the tour kicks off on Sunday (September 14), and the 32-year-old actor shared his anticipation for the event in a clip exclusively released by <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/itv\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">ITV<\/a> studios.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He exclaimed: &#8220;This is my West End debut! I&#8217;m absolutely buzzing to be fair. There&#8217;s a good buzz around the building and I think, yeah, we&#8217;re all excited!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sam also hinted at the fun he expects to have on stage with his co-stars, after <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/coronation-streets-becky-actress-teases-35873891\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"one Coronation Street star addresses their future on the soap.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">one Coronation Street star addresses their future on the soap.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In another clip, he added: &#8220;We&#8217;ll have to see how it goes! I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ll be too good at the quiz. But hopefully, there will be some good stories, some good laughs, and everybody enjoys themselves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_OK-ITV-STUDIOSjpeg.jpg\" alt=\"A man on stage talking while a woman looks at him\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>ITV Coronation Street star &#8216;buzzing&#8217; over major career first away from cobbles(Image: ITV Studios)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Sunday, Sam will join his Coronation Street colleagues<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/jane-danson\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jane Danson<\/a>, who plays Leanne Battersby, and Patti Clare, who portrays Mary Taylor on the show, reports <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/tv\/coronation-streets-chesney-star-buzzing-35902242\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">the Daily Star<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">An Audience with Coronation Street is touring the UK this September, hosted by This Morning&#8217;s resident soap expert, Sharon Marshall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Each event promises attendees the chance to see five stars live on stage, along with the surprise appearance of a cobble legend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The event&#8217;s description reads: &#8220;In the first half, you&#8217;ll enjoy an intimate and lively chat with the cast as they share backstage gossip, funniest on-set moments, and personal stories about life in Weatherfield.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2_Echo-ITVjpeg.jpg\" alt=\"Three people on stage\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Sam Aston is one of the stars on An Audience with Coronation Street(Image: ITV Studios)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Ever wondered what really goes on between takes? Or which co-stars are best mates off-screen? This is your chance to find out!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Among the cast members fans can anticipate seeing on the tour are Andrew Whyment, Jack P Shepherd, Jimmi Harkishin and Jodie Prenger.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/rob-mallard\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Rob Mallard<\/a>, Samia Longchambon and Simon Gregson have also been confirmed for the tour.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9_09_coro_sarah_david_02.jpg\" alt=\"Finally next week there's a baby mystery when a pregnancy test is found\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Finally next week there&#8217;s a baby mystery when a pregnancy test is found(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Regrettably, actress Vicky Myers, who plays Lisa Swain, will no longer be able to attend due to scheduling conflicts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a message, she expressed: &#8220;I&#8217;m so, so, sorry to miss the Glasgow show for An Audience with Coronation Street on 24th September. Due to unavoidable last-minute schedule changes, I won&#8217;t be able to be there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Every possible scheduling option was explored, however it was just not possible I&#8217;m afraid. This was completely out of my control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;In my place I am delighted that the legend and utterly gorgeous &#8216;Sunshine Sue Devaney&#8217; will be joining the line-up instead &#8211; she is going to be amazing &#8211; she IS amazing!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Coronation Street is available to watch on ITVX.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Coronation Street star Sam Aston, who plays Chesney Brown on the ITV soap, is set to take to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":425477,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3937],"tags":[236,77,208,382,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-425476","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-coronation-street","9":"tag-entertainment","10":"tag-itv","11":"tag-tv","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115206634667799721","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/425476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=425476"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/425476\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/425477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=425476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=425476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=425476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}