Coronation Street Sue Cleaver lands new role days after exit
The actress, who played the role of Eileen Grimshaw, ended her 25-year stint on the show after her character opted to swap Weatherfield for Thailand.
She announced her exit from the show earlier this year, explaining that she wanted to "embrace change".
Why did Sue Cleaver leave Coronation Street?
Sue Cleaver decided to leave Coronation Street to "embrace change" and try something different.
According to The Mirror, she said: "The door is still firmly open but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures and live fearlessly."
Sue Cleaver lands new role just days after leaving Coronation Street exit
The ITV star is now joining the cast of Snake in the Grass at the Theatr Clwyd and Octagon Theatre Bolton.
According to The Metro, the actress is set to star alongside Nicola Stephenson and Lisa Zahra when the new production hits the stage this autumn.
Is Sue Cleaver in Dinnerladies and what other shows has she acted in?
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver is best known for playing the role of Eileen Grimshaw, but according to IMDb, she has also acted in a number of other shows.
She starred in eight episodes of Stanton Blues in 1998, played Glenda in Dinnerladies and has acted in a Touch of Frost.
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She has starred in 2256 episodes of Coronation Street, playing her famous role since the year 2000.
The actress also played the role of Sister Treece on the soap for one episode in 1994.
Coronation Street is available to watch and stream live on ITV, STV, ITVX and STV Player.
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