{"id":309091,"date":"2025-12-10T15:34:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T15:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/309091\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T15:34:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T15:34:19","slug":"lisa-faulkner-admits-its-a-big-challenge-as-she-opens-up-on-new-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/309091\/","title":{"rendered":"Lisa Faulkner admits &#8216;it&#8217;s a big challenge&#8217; as she opens up on new move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Actress Lisa Faulkner is set to make a return to the stage for the first time in 23 years alongside former Strictly star Kym Marsh<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Lisa-Faulkner.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Faulkner\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Lisa opened up on her new career move(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">Lisa Faulkner has shared details about a new venture she &#8220;hasn&#8217;t done for a long time&#8221;, confessing that the fresh move has been a &#8220;big challenge&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">The 53 year old actress is set to make a comeback to the stage after 23 years, starring in the theatrical rendition of Single White Female alongside former <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/news\/celebs-tv\/strictly-come-dancing-2017-celebs-253429\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> participant Kym Marsh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">Prior to the UK tour, Lisa made an appearance on Wednesday&#8217;s (December 10) episode of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc-breakfast\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"BBC BreakfastLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BBC Breakfast<\/a> with presenters Jon Kay and<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/news\/celebs-tv\/bbc-breakfast-host-left-red-10653728\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Sarah Campball,<\/a> where she discussed her latest career shift, reports <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/showbiz\/tv-radio\/2144493\/lisa-faulkners-new-challenge-says\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">Sarah noted: &#8220;It&#8217;s exciting and a little bit nerve racking because it is massively different isn&#8217;t it because we all know you from telly but not stage. How long has it been since you were last on stage?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">Lisa disclosed: &#8220;It was 23 years ago. It is a bit different because when you&#8217;re doing <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/tv\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"TVLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TV<\/a> and you&#8217;re acting, you get to do a little bit of research on your character and you learn your lines.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1765380858_732_0_Lisa-Faulkner.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Faulkner\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Lisa Faulkner appeared on BBC Breakfast(Image: BBC)READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/news\/celebs-tv\/married-first-sight-uks-rebecca-10695623\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10695623\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Married At First Sight UK&#8217;s Rebecca issues relationship update after Bailey split<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/news\/celebs-tv\/bbc-breakfast-guest-thought-was-10693922\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10693922\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BBC Breakfast guest thought she &#8216;was going to die&#8217; after incurable diagnosis<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">&#8220;Then they put you where they want you and they tell you a few things you have to do and you just do it. You also get to have another take but this is beginning to end live, with a lot of lines.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">In a frank admission, she said: &#8220;You know what I love the fact that I am 53 and I&#8217;m going to do something that I haven&#8217;t done in so long. It&#8217;s such a big challenge but really exciting and I love acting and it just makes my heart beat.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">Jon interjected: &#8220;Is that why you wanted to push yourself out of your comfort zone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">Lisa responded: &#8220;Yes. When I read the script, I was thinking maybe I want to do some theatre, I put it out there into the universe so when the script came I read it and thought this is brilliant and I would really like to do it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">&#8220;I thought I would really love to go and see it in the theatre and that to me is a really good indication &#8211; if you want to see it or want to watch it then I&#8217;m in.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">The production is an adaptation of the 1992 Columbia Pictures film and the novel by John Lutz. Lisa and her co-star Kym Marsh will take the lead roles as Hedy and Allie on the tour.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Lisa-and-Kym.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa and Kym\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Lisa is set to return to the stage for the first time in more than two decades.(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">Joining them are Andro as Graham, Jonny McGarrity as Sam and Amy Snudden as Bella. The understudies include Francesca McBride, Patrick McHugh and Anna Ruben.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">The play has been adapted by Rebecca Reid and will premiere at the Theatre Royal Brighton on 9 January 2026 before embarking on a tour until June. Tickets are currently available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">Previously discussing her return to the stage, Lisa expressed: &#8220;I&#8217;m delighted to be returning to the stage playing opposite the utterly fantastic Kym Marsh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">&#8220;I got chills watching Single White Female in the cinema back in 1992 so it&#8217;s a real thrill to be part of this bold new production. I cannot wait to bring this fascinating story to life and keep audiences around the UK on the edge of their seats!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"bristolpost\">BBC Breakfast is broadcast every day from 6am on BBC One and iPlayer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Actress Lisa Faulkner is set to make a return to the stage for the first time in 23&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":309092,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[243,2515,6491,96,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-309091","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrities","8":"tag-bbc","9":"tag-bbc-breakfast","10":"tag-celebrities","11":"tag-entertainment","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom","14":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/309091","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=309091"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/309091\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/309092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=309091"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=309091"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=309091"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}