A former EastEnders star will be coming to Blackpool for a special show.

Cheryl Fergison, best known for playing popular character Heather Trott on the BBC soap, will be gracing the stage of Blackpool Grand on August 23 at 7.30pm.

Hosting an event titled 'An Evening with Cheryl Fergison', the audience will get to hear personal stories and to relish some of the thespian's finest acting moments from other roles.

Some of her notable appearances include Dodger, David Walliams’ Hansel and Gretal, Catherine Tate’s Hard Cell, a tour in Menopause the Musical and her stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

The show guarantees an honest narrative, while also featuring Cheryl singing and reminiscing with clips of her 'best bits'.

Tickets are on sale for £17.50 and can be booked by calling 01253 290190.