Well-known for playing Claudia Colby on Coronation Street, Rula Lenska is reprising her role in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for kiwi audiences.

The stage show is coming to New Zealand in April and May of 2024, Lenska back in the role of Madge.

She told Mike Hosking that the last time she came to New Zealand was in 1984. 

“I sort of fell madly in love with the country when I was there before.” 

“So I hope that feeling is going to be repeated.” 

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has been performed all over the UK over the last six months, with audiences enjoying the show immensely according to Lenska. 

“They leave the theatre bopping, and dancing, and smiling.” 

“It’s a lovely, lovely feeling.” 

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