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Corrie Star Channique Sterling-Brown Exits for New Play
18 Dec
Summary
- Channique Sterling-Brown, known as Dee-Dee Bailey, is leaving Coronation Street.
- She will write a play for Hope Mill Theatre about social care and family law.
- The actress's final scenes air tomorrow; her new project debuts in March.
Channique Sterling-Brown, recognized for her role as Dee-Dee Bailey on Coronation Street, is departing the ITV soap after a three-year tenure. Her final episodes are scheduled to broadcast tomorrow, December 19. Sterling-Brown announced her next endeavor during an appearance on Lorraine, revealing her involvement in writing a play for the Hope Mill Theatre.
In collaboration with HER Productions and the charity Her Place, Sterling-Brown is developing a play that addresses critical issues surrounding social care and women affected by child welfare services. The production aims to explore family law themes, mirroring her on-screen legal expertise. This significant project is slated for a March debut, signaling an exciting new chapter for the actress.
Reflecting on her time on Coronation Street, Sterling-Brown expressed gratitude for the opportunities and experiences gained, calling it her first television job. While she found the decision to leave difficult, she felt it was the right time to be brave and pursue new creative avenues. The door remains open for her return to the soap, a prospect she finds very kind.
