Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher has celebrated her theatre debut as her exit as Nina Lucas is set to air later this month on the ITV soap. The actress, who first appeared as Nina in 2019, has taken on the role of Clarice Starling in the UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs.
Exit from Weatherfield
Last month, after six and a half years on the cobbles, it was confirmed that Mollie would be leaving the Salford-based soap to make her stage debut. Now, she has revealed that the opportunity to play the iconic role played a key part in her decision to leave.
Speaking to Inside Soap, she said it was a difficult choice because of how much she loves Corrie, the cast and crew, and Nina. She explained: "Yeah, it was a tricky one because I love Corrie so much. I love everyone there and I love Nina, too. When I graduated from drama school and got the audition for Corrie, I thought that Nina was a dream character for me to play."
Theatre debut
Taking to Instagram, Mollie shared a snap of herself on the red carpet for her theatre debut. She wrote: "Theatre debut complete @curve_leicester" and praised the rehearsal process with the cast and writer, noting she hadn't been on a stage since leaving drama school seven years ago.
She added: "I still can’t believe I get to be part of this amazing play as my first ever theatre job!!! Here’s to a year of Clarice Starling and @sotlplay Book ya tickets- Dr Lector is waiting".
Co-star support
Her Corrie co-stars showed their support, with Sally Carman commenting: "Oh I’m SO EXCITED to see you in this!!!" and Sue Devaney adding: "So so proud of you our Mols! Can’t wait to see you shine my darling xxxxx Have the best run xxxx"
