A soap star at the centre of a major storyline in Coronation Street has taken time out to support The Dukes in Lancaster.
Cherylee Houston plays Izzy Armstrong who has been watched by millions as she defended herself in court against drugs and assault charges. She is the first disabled actor to have a permanent role in Coronation Street where she has worked for six years.
She began her career at The Dukes youth theatre—then known as The Bottleshop—in the late '80s and early '90s.
Cherylee, originally from Morecambe, is now one of The Dukes' honorary patrons and returns as regularly as her career will allow.
While on the Coronation Street set, Cherylee recorded a video about The Dukes which is currently playing before film screenings at the Lancaster cinema.
She describes The Dukes as where the soul of a community is nurtured. “In short, it is indispensable.”
The video encourages people to become patrons and play a central role in sustaining The Dukes.
She is the first disabled actor to have a permanent role in Coronation Street where she has worked for six years.