Ex-Corrie star lands dream musical role alongside X Factor singer – five years after quitting ITV soap

FORMER Coronation Street star is set to perform in the longest-running American musical, joining forces with an X Factor semi-finalist.

Soap actress Faye Brookes, best known for her trailblaizing storyline as Kate Connor in Coronation Street, will be playing Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.

Faye gears up for some razzle dazzle as they take to the Mayflower Theatre stage[/caption]

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