Two stars from one of the UK's best loved soap operas are coming to the Isle of Wight’s Medina Theatre this month – and here is how you can win tickets!

Find out how to win below!

The exclusive show, presented by Seamless Entertainment, will feature a live and unscripted interview with Michael 'Mikey' North and Ryan Prescott, best known for playing Gary Windass and Ryan Connor in ITV’s Coronation Street, which first aired all the way back in 1960! 

Isle of Wight County Press: Michael ‘Mikey’ North, best known for playing Gary Windass in Coronation StreetMichael ‘Mikey’ North, best known for playing Gary Windass in Coronation Street (Image: ITV)

The interview will be followed by an audience Q&A session and an insight into the soap stars' careers and life on the cobbles.

Mikey is best known for his roles as Helmsley in Waterloo Road and Gary Windass in the ITV soap opera since 2008.

Ryan previously played the role of Flynn Buchanan in Emmerdale in 2011, as well as Liam Slade in the BBC soap opera Doctors, before becoming Ryan Connor.

Isle of Wight County Press: Ryan Prescott, best known for playing Ryan Connor in Coronation StreetRyan Prescott, best known for playing Ryan Connor in Coronation Street (Image: ITV)

'An Evening with Coronation Street stars' will also include a silent auction of authentic signed memorabilia items from celebrities past and present, helping to raise funds for an Island charity.

The show gets underway at 7.30pm on Friday, April 19.

Tickets are still available on the Medina Theatre website HERE.


To win two VIP tickets to 'An Evening with Coronation Street stars', correctly answer the following:

What year was the first episode aired for Coronation Street?

  • A- 1950
  • B- 1960
  • C- 1962

Send your answer and full contact details to competition@iwcp.co.uk by midday on Thursday 11, to be in with a chance of winning. Terms and conditions apply.


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Seamless is also bringing football legend Paul Merson to the Island for his own exclusive live and unscripted event at Medina Theatre in October.

During the live interview, Merson will provide a candid glimpse into his life both on and off the pitch, sharing career highlights and inner perspectives on the world of football.

More information and tickets are available via www.medinatheatre.co.uk