A Coronation Street star swapped The Rovers Return for a popular Norwich bar while spending the week in the city. 

Faye Brookes is best known for playing Kate Connor on the hit ITV soap from 2015 to 2019 who was the sister of Aidan, played by The X Factor winner Shayne Ward. 

Brookes, who recently got engaged to fellow actor Iwan Lewis, is in the city until this Saturday, April 15 on the UK tour of Strictly Ballroom the Musical.

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Norwich Evening News: Kevin Clifton and Faye Brooks star in Strictly Ballroom the Musical Kevin Clifton and Faye Brooks star in Strictly Ballroom the Musical (Image: Ellie Kurttz)

She plays the title female role of Fran, a part which she has shared on the tour with EastEnders actress Maisie Smith. 

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Also in the show, based on the 1992 film directed by Baz Luhrmann, is former Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton as Scott Hastings. 

On Thursday (April 13), Brookes posted a picture on her Instagram story from Gonzo's Tea Room in Norwich as she enjoyed a well-deserved break. 

It is owned by brothers Brad and Mike Baxter and there is also the fire restaurant Brix and Bones upstairs.