June 26th 2024.
Lisa George, best known for her role as Beth Tinker on the popular soap Coronation Street, has recently announced her new venture outside of the cobbled streets. It's a whole new world for Lisa, far from the familiar setting of her beloved character.
Fans have been captivated by Beth's journey since her debut in 2011, with her heartwarming relationship with Kirk Sutherland stealing the hearts of viewers. However, rumors began to circulate towards the end of last year that Lisa, now 51, would be leaving the long-running show after an impressive 13 years. But at the start of this year, the talented actress put those speculations to rest.
As the speculations around her departure continue to swirl, Lisa has exciting news to share - she has landed a new role away from the streets of Weatherfield. She will be gracing the stage at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon for their production of Cinderella this Christmas, bringing the classic fairytale to life for theater-goers.
Lisa couldn't contain her excitement as she shared the panto's promo on her Instagram, inviting her followers to join her at the ball. "You SHALL go to the ball," she wrote. "I am thrilled to be starring in the magical family pantomime Cinderella at @wyverntheatre this festive season." She also added a link to purchase tickets and expressed her hope for everyone to come and enjoy some festive family fun this Christmas.
This new opportunity comes after Lisa's recent health troubles, which made her fear for her acting career. In 2016, she suffered a permanent loss of vision in her right eye due to a gardening accident. A heavy knot at the end of a rope struck her in the face, causing irreversible damage. And just a few years later in 2022, while driving home after celebrating her former co-star Katie McGlynn's birthday, Lisa experienced a frightening episode with her left eye. She described it as "really weird" and ended up in the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a condition called NAION.
Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is a medical condition that causes sudden vision loss in one eye. Lisa recalls the terrifying experience, saying, "I couldn't tell whether the lorries in front of me were merging into one, it was very frightening." She spent a week in the hospital, which she describes as one of the worst experiences of her life. Despite these challenges, Lisa remains determined and passionate about her craft, and her new role in Cinderella is a testament to her resilience and talent.
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