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[ "l'm aware of how popular ”The 'People adoptingthediancters C omnation Street fans inter- Street‘ is over there." said Lawson. is a little spooky to me." said Law- ’ ested in joining the Free lim "I've been over a couple of times son. “Some ofthoae fans are dig: l McDonald movement since appearingon the show. lyodd. but99.9percentofthe { sweeping Youltrbe and the Inter- “I've met a lot of fans over there enjoy watchinga'Wdrama. not can make their feelings known and indeed We met a lot of fans ”My character does get treated in person to the man who plays from Canada who come over to with a great deal of respect the Northern Irish rogue this Fri- visit.” because he's a man and there W. day at UW's Humanities Theatre. They’ve visited the fictional aren't very many men on the street ’1. . Charles Lawson, who first Weatherfield. in the Greater Man- if you know what I mean. He's a ’ ' appeared on the world's longest Chester area of England. that has man. warts and all and he makes . E r; 1 w. runningW soap opera in 1989 and been telling the story of the Coro- mistakes like any normal human Lav“ » , in , was a regular on the show for ll nation Street denizens since the being. He's been a joy to play and “ ’ ‘ ‘ . years. is part of a tour that will give show first premiered Dec. 9. 1960. he's like visiting an old friend.’ ' ‘ local Corn" fans a chance to get a So he doesn't put out much ' A... g #1 ‘ behind~the~scenes look at an M ho the campaign will lead to an " ‘ : event called Tales from the Street. Any actor Who tells all: release. 'But hopefully in ‘ 7 ‘3 " ‘ 'l'm looking forward to having you they don't like three years time I'll be walking if: .‘ i t a few beers with the people over Ik- abo down the cobbles again.” said ' xi ‘ there.‘ said Lawson from his home ‘ ta "lg at Lawson. g > in Prestbury. where he opened a themselves is a flag" In the meantime, he's got his I: » . , farm store in 2010 with his partner new business to tend to. It's much ' v ‘ if; a: . Debbie Stanley. 'We're not coming ‘MW different from the acting and . _ ; -.» f to dish the din. but we'll be relat- mwlb‘mmw directing work he's previously *3 . " Â¥ . » I ing funny stories and I can tell you MI” W "PM done. a} 3‘ 5. ‘ stories about me that will make my 0" Gown” . 'l'm 52 and looking to diversify "‘ "j 1‘ hair curl." a little bit.’ said lawn in his new -, loining Lawson are former cast lawson had a long run on the position of being a farm storeown- , members Steve Arnold, who show that wrapped up in 2000. but er. “There is a little touring ‘ played Ashley Peacock. Julia he returned for the 50th season involved with the job and that's | Haworth, who played Claire Pea- and got into a memorable story why it's been enticing to come to ' , cock and Nick Cochrane who line When his character tried to Canada for a month. instead of r, “, played Andy McDonald. They will buy the Rovers pub from his son lapping around Britain for six “ 2 a offer up anecdotes and insight into Steve. an establishment that has months. “ I. a show that has a devoted a follow- been central to the show. When it “It's hard work being away from » ing in Canada that rivals that of the loan request to recent lottery winâ€" home that length of time, so com- g show's its native England. where it ner Kevin Webster falls on deal ing to Canada is what we call a boasts almost l7 million viewers ears. lim attempts to rob a bank to jolly." ‘This format will be slightly comeup with the money. Hischar- Lawson is also watching with -_ , ' more exciting.” said Lawson about acter got pinched. after taking interest into the judicial review of I '4‘ . the typical interview shows he's hostages and was sentenced to the phone hocking scandal involv- ' “ done. 'There will be a host and seven years in prison. ing the Fleet Street tabloids. He . Outlet Luann. who plow Jim MacDonald. will be talking about his Coro- questions from the audience. so it That's better than the fate Law- thinks his own phone was hacked nation Why! in an evening called Talesfrom the Street. March 16. at should be good fun. son thought was orianally in store by British journalists looking to M Humanities ME MD new “Any actor who tells you they for his character. He aloud“ lim find out plotdetails ‘ don‘t like talking about themselves would die in a hail of bullets. but “My phone was hacked. I'm can be rest assured that anybody 888-4908. There are also a limited isa liar.“ he's cooling his heels in the cell- pretty sure ofthat and we can also from your neck of the wood who number of VIP meet~andâ€"greet lawson. who is also a director block and he knows of no plans to tell them stories about that." said cornea to see it will get adiancc to tickets that will allow the hardcore and stage actor. is no stranger to come backanytimesoon. Lawson. meet us for a drink and get some fans to meet the actors before the Canada. working at the Royal But the fans of llm McDonald He promhesilthey get interest- full and frank arms. and it's fas- show at 6-.l5 pm. on March is. Alexandra Theatre in Toronto and have started a campaign to get him ingquestions. theaudiencewill get cinating to hear how the whole Lawson and ha castmates official having both family and friendsin mitoftbedinkanddieodestodte backlnterestingansm madilneworksandhowwewolt' lyhitthestapaflzlSpm. the ‘Big Smoke.‘ He's familiar with character have gone viral with 'lt will be a thoroughly enloy~ Advance tickets are available It For more information go to the rabid fan base Coronation songs devoted to his release and able evenlng.‘ said Lawson. 'You the box office or by calling 5l9- wwwtalesfromthestreetbiz. o ., .. so; [arr] l \ l )5 Home LEARANCE Mm" 2; at: i E Fl 553 ~ ALL IN-STOCK SNO‘:JBLOWERSSHOVELSSNOW l3: ’ . l a . ' Fifi =3 ‘ 'I j " '. ' L. ' BRUSHES. 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