Actress Claire Sweeney, known for her role on Coronation Street, has been cast as Miss Hannigan in the upcoming family musical Annie, which will be performed in Hull.
The production is set to bring the popular show to local audiences, featuring Sweeney in the well-known role of the orphanage’s strict caretaker.
**Why this matters**
This casting highlights the continued appeal of Annie as a family-friendly musical and brings a recognizable television actress to the stage, potentially attracting a wider audience to the Hull theatre scene.
Source: News Source