A Norfolk theatre has already seen a boost in bookings after a BAFTA-winning actress joined the team.
Suranne Jones became a household name after playing Karen McDonald in Coronation Street and she has gone on to star in hit TV shows such as Vigil, Gentleman Jack and Dr Foster.
Last week, she was revealed as the new president of Sheringham Little Theatre in north Norfolk.
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Theatre director Debbie Thompson and chairman Jonathan Beak expressed their excitement and hopes that it would bring a boost to the community venue.
Cromer & Sheringham Operatic & Dramatic Society's performance of Alan Ayckbourn's Communicating Doors play, performed from February 14 to 17, saw a surge in bookings after the news was announced.
Mrs Thompson added: "There has been a huge increase in our social engagement and we have loads of new followers on Instagram.
"We have received so many congratulatory messages and there is such a positive response in the town to the news - it has given us all a tremendous boost and there is a real buzz around the theatre."
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