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Kym marsh delves into Coronation Street history next month as she takes on the role of Elsie Tanner in the soap's musical project Street of Dreams.
The actress and singer, who plays Michelle Connor on the main show, makes her debut as Elsie when Street of Dreams has its world premiere in Manchester on May 9.
As announced a few weeks ago, Marsh will be exploring Elsie's journey through the 1960s era, while West End star Jodie Prenger is to play the older version of Elsie.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Kym to hear about Street of Dreams and what could lie ahead for Michelle.
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How did you first get involved in Street of Dreams?
"I knew that something was in the works for a good couple of years, because I was involved in the album Rogues, Angels, Heroes and Fools, which the musical's composer Trisha Ward brought out two years ago. I sang the part of Elsie Tanner on the album so I knew that something was in the offing back then, but whether it would officially happen was another matter.
"A few months back, I received a phone call from Coronation Street's executive producer Kieran Roberts, explaining that this was going ahead and asking whether I'd be interested in being on board. Of course I jumped at the opportunity, because it's such a fantastic project to be involved in - especially playing the part of Elsie."
Is there any pressure with taking on such an iconic role?
"There is a bit of pressure, but let's not forget that this is a very different Elsie, because you're seeing her walking down the street singing! So in that sense it's a different thing altogether, but I certainly will have to bring some of her mannerisms into the performance - trying to look and act like her throughout the songs. Hopefully I'll be able to do that successfully - I'm watching lots of YouTube footage at the moment."
Why do you think the character of Elsie is so memorable?
"Elsie was a tough woman who didn't take any messing, but there was also a more vulnerable side to her where you saw that she did hurt. Coronation Street in my opinion is based on strong, feisty women and downtrodden men - that's what the show has always been about.
"Pat Phoenix brought Elsie to life and the character was exactly that - a strong, feisty woman. Everybody loves that about Coronation Street and they loved it about Elsie. She brought a lot of strength and a lot of comedy to the cobbles - there was a lot of laughter and tears where Elsie was concerned."
Can you tell us about the songs you'll be singing in the production?
"I'm going to be singing Elsie's song 'I Know How It Feels', and I'll also be involved in a number called 'Them Barlows', which will feature Elsie and Dennis Tanner."
How does singing musical numbers compare to your pop background?
"It's completely different! You have to act throughout the singing, so you have to portray how the character is feeling while also concentrating on the vocals. Plus, I'll be singing with a Manchester accent. Normally when you sing, the accent is gone - but this is done in true Manchester style!"
Jodie Prenger is playing the older version of Elsie. How are you getting along with her?
"We've actually met for the first time today, and I was really excited to hear that she'd be involved. I went to see Jodie in Oliver and thought she was absolutely brilliant in it. She seems like a lovely person and she has an amazing voice, so it's going to be fun! I'm sure she's looking forward to it as much as I am."
Are you looking forward to working alongside so many Corrie icons?
"I'm very excited about it. I already knew Kev Kennedy, as I've met him on several occasions before this. Brian Capron was obviously the ultimate Street psycho, so it's going to be great. We all get on very, very well. There's going to be a buzz, and I'm sure when we're in Dublin we might have a bit of Guinness together!"
How does the musical affect your usual Coronation Street filming?
"I'm still going to be filming the main show. I'm probably not going to be able to do all of the dates, but I'm confirmed for Manchester and Dublin. Kieran is working very closely with Trisha to work out how much I can do, because obviously my main job is Coronation Street and that will have to come first. Obviously I've got three children as well, so I'll be trying to juggle everything!"
Can you give us any gossip on what's coming up for Michelle on the main show?
"It's difficult because I hear a lot of rumours, and whether or not they're true, I don't know! People have been asking me whether Ryan is coming back, because that's been one of the rumours recently.
"I really have no idea at this stage, but I'd love Ryan to come back. I think it'd be great to bring back that dynamic and maybe see how he's changed. I'm sure Digital Spy will know anyway, because you always have all the spoilers out!"
Are you enjoying the Michelle and Carla dynamic we've seen recently?
"I'm really enjoying it. Myself and Alison King have a lot of fun working together - we always have. When we first went into the show, our characters were always feuding and that worked, but it works even better now that they're allies and working together at the factory.
"We called ourselves the 'black widows' the other day - Michelle's always really bad where love is concerned, while Carla's men are always dying on her! Hopefully their dynamic will continue."
Finally, was there any truth in the recent rumours about your fiancé Jamie Lomas joining Coronation Street as Carla's brother?
"All I can say is that Jamie was one of several people that Coronation Street wanted to look at for the part. Jamie is very busy with other things at the moment, so whether it would be right for him and right for them is still not clear, so we'll see."
CORRIE star Kym Marsh and fiancé Jamie Lomas put on a United front yesterday — hours after The Sun revealed he had a boozy snog with a brunette.
Kym, 35, and Lomas, 37, smiled as he picked up tickets from Manchester United’s Old Trafford ground for the derby with City.
The couple put their arms around one another before going on a shopping trip to Selfridges.
They looked for clothes for daughter Polly, one, before ex-Hollyoaks actor Lomas tried to make up for his bad behaviour by treating Kym to a present.
It is the first time the couple have been pictured since we told how Lomas kissed Katie Moores, 26, on his hotel bed at 4am after a boozy night out in Leeds.
An onlooker said: “Jamie looked happy because he collected two tickets for the biggest game of the season. They were smiling and walked arm in arm at one point.
“Kym must be very forgiving. It looks like she has given him one last chance.”
The couple returned to their £600,000 semi-detached in Worsley, Greater Manchester, but refused to comment.
Lomas’s betrayal has heaped more heartache on mum-of-three Kym after her mother Pauline cracked three ribs visiting sick hubby Dave in hospital.
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has reportedly signalled her intention to resolve her relationship problems.
Allegations surfaced yesterday that Marsh's fiancé Jamie Lomas was unfaithful after carer Katie Moores claimed he invited her back to his hotel room.
However, the couple have vowed to "work through" and "talk through" their issues, according to The Mirror.
"They are still living in the same house and that says a lot," a source said.
Appearing on yesterday's BBC Breakfast, Marsh said about her private life: "You just get on with it don't you really, it's just part of the job. It's tricky."
Marsh, who plays Michelle Connor in Corrie, last month denied rumours claiming her relationship with Lomas had collapsed.
They have been together since 2008.
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is reportedly worried that her fiancé will face more infidelity claims.
Earlier this week, Jamie Lomas was accused of kissing carer Katie Moores in his hotel suite after a night out.
"Now that one person has come forward, Kym's worried that the floodgates will open and more will come crawling out of the woodwork. Kym and Jamie are managing to put on a brave face in public," a source told The Mirror.
"But she is telling her mates she fears it will only be a matter of time before more girls try to cash in by claiming they've also had flings with Jamie.
"Jamie's been away in LA with his mates and he has been partying quite a lot. Nobody recognises him out there, unlike here, where he's likely to be caught out on anything he does."
Marsh, who plays Michelle Connor in Corrie, was recently forced to deny claims that she had been abandoned by Lomas as he looked for work in LA.
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has reportedly delayed plans to marry fiancé Jamie Lomas.
Lomas was accused of kissing carer Katie Moores in his hotel suite after a night out, and Marsh is said to be worried that more infidelity claims will emerge.
The couple had been arranging an intimate wedding followed by a party and were hoping to secure a six-figure magazine deal.
Marsh, who plays Michelle Connor in the ITV1 soap, has told the former Hollyoaks actor that he has "one last chance to save our relationship", The People reports.
"Kym has chosen to believe Jamie's story that nothing happened because deep down, despite the hurt and anguish, she wants them to stay together. But the wedding is definitely on hold until this blows over," a source said.
"The first Kym knew about it was when she received a call from the ITV press office saying a story was going to be printed. She just thought the worst - that he'd cheated on her. It sounded like she'd made her mind up already - that he was guilty.
"She was screaming and in floods of tears. Jamie explained that absolutely nothing had happened that night. He was drunk and a few people went back to his room for drinks.
"To be honest, he doesn't actually remember much from the night out but is adamant he didn't kiss the girl or do anything. Kym told him he was an idiot for inviting people back to his room, even if there was a group of them and it was innocent.
"She's told him she needs to build up her trust with him again before they start *planning the wedding. What happened that night has sown a few seeds of doubt in her mind. It's his last chance. Kym is an independent woman and she won't let him mess her around."
Marsh was recently forced to deny claims that she had been abandoned by Lomas as he looked for work in LA.
Kym Marsh has reportedly signed a new three-year deal with Coronation Street. :crying:
The actress, who plays Michelle Connor, spent weeks negotiating the £500,000 deal, the Daily Star Sunday reports.
Producers of the ITV1 soap were apparently "desperate" to lock Marsh into a long-term contract and promised her a series of major storylines alongside the impressive salary.
Bosses are said to have been particularly impressed with her vocal talents as Elsie Tanner in the premiere of the Coronation Street musical Street of Dreams.
"Kym is a very talented actress and singer. The scriptwriters have come up with some pretty explosive stuff for her and wanted her signed up for three years so it could all play out," a source said.
"The majority of the cast are either on six-month or one-year contracts. They only ever give these types of deals out when they really want to keep someone.
"There are some major storylines coming up for her and people are going to see a completely different side to Michelle in the months to come."
Friends described the deal as a change in fortunes for Marsh, after fiancé Jamie Lomas was accused of cheating on her in recent weeks.
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That's twice this week you have give me bad news? First you say that St Ella is not leaving now this. There is only so much a man can take. What will be the third bit of bad news???????
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Kym Marsh has declared her intention to stay faithful to Coronation Street.
The Michelle Connor actress, who joined the soap's cast in 2006, seemed to confirm rumours that she has signed a new long-term deal.
"I've been here six years now and my loyalties lie with the show. I love it," she told Soaplife. "I enjoy being part of such a great cast.
"I like that it's a tightly-run ship and it keeps me near my home, which is important."
Marsh admitted back in January that she was unsure about her Corrie future, with her contract due to come to an end in June 2012.
The 35-year-old also called for the swift return of on-screen lover Keith Duffy, who left his Weatherfield role of Ciaran McCarthy in the autumn of last year.
"I loved working with Keith Duffy who played him, and I felt that Ciaran and Michelle went really well together," she said. "I'm hoping Keith might be back at some point."
However Marsh outlined her desire for Michelle to find a new boyfriend in the near future, adding: "I think it's about time she had a new romance. It's been a while since Ciaran left."
Michelle's son Ryan was officially recast earlier this month and will appear on screen later this year.
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