Paula Lane, who played Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, will be joining the cast of the celebrating the life of Martyn Hett. She'll play Martyn's friend Rachel.
Commenting on the role, Paula told Manchester Evening News: “I am so thrilled to be joining Hope Theatre Company and to help continue Martyn’s legacy. To speak Rachel’s words and share her memories is an absolute honour and I’m looking forward to sharing this important message”
The play is called #BeMoreMartyn - The Boy With The Deirdre Tattoo and it runs at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester from May 21 - 26.
You can buy tickets to the play here.
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