THE full cast has been revealed for the premiere of a new comedy sequel which comes to St Helens Theatre Royal this autumn.
The Salon – The Sequel! is the follow up to The Salon which has been enjoyed by thousands of theatregoers since it was first staged in 2009.
Stage and radio star Leanne Campbell reprises her original role as Carol in the new show which will be premiered in St Helens from 3-13 October 2024.
She will be joined on stage by a line-up of comedy acting talent including Hollyoaks’ star Darren John Langford, Brookside’s Sarah White and St Helens favourites Katy McKenna and Jenna Sian O’Hara, appearing alongside Liverpool’s own Roy Brandon, Conor Barrie and introducing Joe Cowin.
The new show is written by Drew Quayle, produced by Regal Entertainments Limited and directed by Chantelle Nolan. It is designed to work as a standalone story, so audiences don’t need to have seen the original to enjoy and follow the action.
In The Salon – the Sequel! Carol has moved from manager to owner of The Salon, and she has the world at her finely manicured feet. With beauty therapist Tia promoting it on her successful podcast, and her volatile workmate Sheila finally tackling her temper with anger management classes, the salon has never been more popular.
So what could possibly go wrong? An unwanted pregnancy perhaps? The return of the local gangster? In fact, just about everything.
Leanne Campbell said: “I had so much fun performing in the original version of The Salon, and I’m really excited to be returning to St Helens, this time in person following my digital appearance in panto, in this hilarious new sequel. It’s even funnier than the first.
“If you loved it before, come back and find out what mishaps happen next. And if it’s your first time, come and join the fun and have a brilliant night out.”
Writer Drew Quayle said: “I’m delighted to be returning to St Helens Theatre Royal and its wonderful team. It’s the place where it all began and the perfect venue for the debut of the sequel to The Salon.”
Director Chantelle Nolan added: “Drew Quayle’s hilarious comedy The Salon was a massive hit when we first staged it at St Helens 15 years ago and since then every time it’s returned it’s proved one of our best-loved and most popular shows. So I’m thrilled Drew has revisited Curl Up and Dye’s larger-than-life characters for another series of hair-raising adventures to entertain our Theatre Royal audience.”
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