Coronation Street’s Jude Riordan has shared a sweet reunion with his former co-star Rachel Leskovac.
The young actor, who plays Sam Blakeman on the ITV soap, enjoyed a theatre trip in Manchester this week to watch former Corrie star Kym Marsh perform as Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmations: The Musical.
Plenty of other soap stars were also in attendance, including Leskovac, who played Riordan’s on-screen mum Natasha until the character was shockingly killed off in 2021.
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Taking to Instagram, Riordan shared a sweet selfie with Leskovac and her partner Stevie Bell, captioning the post: “MOTHERRRRRRRR! When you bump into your absolute day ones at the theatre.”
Riordan attended the show with fellow Corrie stars Billie Naylor (Ruby Dobbs), Isabella Flanagan (Hope Stape), Charlie Wrenshall (Liam Connor) and Bobby Bradshaw (Jake Windass), as well as Emmerdale’s Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor).
The actor shared a photo of the group posing outside the theatre, writing: “Press night at 101 Dalmatians! So excited to see this!”
The UK and Ireland stage tour of 101 Dalmatians began its run back in June and is set to continue until January 2025. Marsh and Steps star Faye Tozer are currently alternating in the role of Cruella.
Written by Douglas Hodge from Zinnie Harris’s stage adaptation of Dodie Smith’s classic book, the story sees Cruella embark on a twisted mission to turn Dalmatian puppies into a fur coat.
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Previously discussing her excitement over getting to play the fashionista, Marsh said: “I’m over the moon to be joining the cast of 101 Dalmatians playing the iconic Cruella De Vil, has there ever been a more fabulous baddie?!
“Obviously she’s a million miles away from me in real life – and my dogs are very glad about that – but being able to bring to life my take on this renowned character is a real treat.”
