{"id":675010,"date":"2026-11-04T19:58:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T19:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/675010\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T19:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T19:58:11","slug":"coronation-street-star-daniel-brocklebank-is-transformed-in-new-stage-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/675010\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank is transformed in new stage role"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daniel Brocklebank has traded in the small screen for a live theatre audience.<\/p>\n

The actor rose to prominence on television following a 12-year stint on Coronation Street<\/a> playing the character Billy Mayhew.<\/p>\n

He made a tearful exit from Weatherfield in January and 10 months later, he has landed an exciting new role in The Hunger Games: On Stage<\/a>. Fans can purchase tickets now. <\/p>\n

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Johan Persson<\/p>\n

Related: First look at Coronation Street’s Daniel Brocklebank in exciting new stage role<\/a><\/p>\n

The popular stage show is now into its second year at the Troubadour Theatre in Canary Wharf. Production images show Brocklebank playing Caesar Flickerman<\/a>, the Master of Ceremonies and commentator for The Hunger Games.<\/p>\n

The character is known for being rather flamboyant, not only regarding his personality but also his clothing, as he sports a different suit and hair colour before each Hunger Games he presents.<\/p>\n

Flickerman also possesses a distinctive laugh and broad smile, which is etched on Brocklebank’s face in the images from his performance. <\/p>\n

Speaking on his role back in September, Brocklebank said: “It\u2019s an absolute honour to be joining the cast as Caesar Flickerman and I\u2019m very much looking forward to being part of such an exciting cinematic yet theatrical experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

The former soap star is one of several new members of The Hunger Games: On Stage cast, including another former serial drama actor, Neil McDermott.<\/p>\n

He has played Ryan Malloy, the brother of Whitney Dean, in several different stints on Albert Square since 2009, with his last appearance coming in 2023.<\/p>\n

McDermott will portray Haymitch Abernathy, the man who won the 50th Hunger Games and is described by Goodreads<\/a> as a \u201cpaunchy, alcohol-loving, handsome middle-aged man.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Johan Persson<\/p>\n

Related: Coronation Street’s Daniel Brocklebank confirms new role alongside EastEnders star<\/a><\/p>\n

Production photos show McDermott in action and sporting long hair as he brings the character of Haymitch to life.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m delighted to be joining The Hunger Games: On Stage family and the world of Panem,\u201d McDermott said about his new role.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s thrilling to be trusted with the responsibility of playing Haymitch, particularly in a year where the next instalment of the film franchise focusing on Haymitch\u2019s backstory is set to release in cinemas.”<\/p>\n

The Hunger Games’ new cast members have already taken to the stage and their final performance will take place on 14 February 2027.<\/p>\n

The Hunger Games: On Stage at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre is taking bookings until 14 February 2027.<\/p>\n

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