Emmerdale star Charlie Hardwick will tread the boards next year after landing a role in new comedy play The Awkward Squad. The actress, best known for her part as Val Pollard on the ITV1 soap, will appear as Sandy in the touring production from late February. The Awkward Squad is billed as a "state-of-the-nation" play which takes a humorous look at the unexpected challenges faced by women of all ages. Emmerdale's BAFTA-winning writer Karin Young has penned the play. Hardwick will take a 12-week break from Emmerdale for the new project, Digital Spy can confirm. The Awkward Squad tells the story of a woman named Lorna, who is looking forward to receiving an honorary PhD. However, she soon has difficulties to deal with (more)...
- 12/9/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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