West End actress Ruthie Henshall to star in ITV's Coronation Street

Ruthie Henshall will play Estelle, an old friend of Glenda Shuttleworth, who is played by fellow stage star Jodie Prenger.

Viewers can look out for the actress as Estelle will first appear when she has a run in with Glenda’s brother, George Shuttleworth, about the cost of her mother’s funeral.

However, when she bumps into Glenda, all will be forgotten as the pair reminisce about their time working together on cruise ships.

Ruthie Henshall will appear in Coronation Street (Image: Danielle Baguley/ITV/PA)

Viewers will then see Estelle try to talk Glenda into buying into her theatre school franchise, Little Big Shotz.

The offer is set to spark drama in Weatherfield though when George offers to help his sister with financial backing, leaving Eileen feeling none too happy.

Ruthie Henshall will first appear on Coronation Street on Monday, April 3.

She said: “This is one of the most enjoyable guest roles of my career.

Ruthie Henshall will play Estelle, an old friend of Glenda Shuttleworth (Image: Danielle Baguley/ITV/PA)

“Everyone is so welcoming and I can’t believe, after years of the Street being in my life, that I finally get to tread the cobbles.

“Getting to act with Jodie was a joy and every member of the cast was welcoming and kind.

“Estelle is delighted to find her old friend Glenda and share a show tune or two to remember times spent entertaining on board cruises.

“I am so excited and delighted to be on the Street where so many brilliant actors strut, and have strutted, their stuff.”

Henshall’s 30-year stage career has seen her star in some of the most popular West End shows of all time including Cats, Miss Saigon, Crazy For You, She Loves Me, Marguerite, Oliver!, A Chorus Line, Les Miserables, Billy Elliot and Chicago.