Georgia May Foote to star in Breakfast at Tiffany's

Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote will join the cast of Breakfast at Tiffany's as part of the UK tour from 19 September to 19 November.

Foote, who was recently seen in Strictly Come Dancing, will make her professional stage debut as Holly Golightly. She shares the role with Pixie Lott and Emily Atack.

Commenting on the casting, Foote said: "I am so excited that for my first theatre role I will be playing such an iconic character. I cannot wait to join the cast of Breakfast at Tiffany's as Holly Golightly. It’s a wonderful adaptation of an incredible story and I'm really thrilled to be part of it!"

Director Nikolai Foster added: "Completing our perfect trio of leading ladies taking on the role of Holly Golightly, we are all thrilled Georgia is joining the team. It's hugely inspiring for all of us to be working with actors who are perfectly suited to the role and will help encourage new generations of theatregoers to share Capote's beautiful story."

Foote's performances include tour dates in Milton Keynes, Bristol, Malvern, Sheffield, Belfast, Cardiff and Norwich. Click here to buy tickets.