In Dec. 2013 Stoll Promotions announced Coronation Street's Owen & Gary were coming to the Jane Mallett theatre in Toronto on April 4th, 2014. We were very excited. We'd met both actors a number of times and Ian PD (Owen) is one of our favourites. He is one of the nicest actors you could ever meet. He always has times for his fans, takes an interest in what you have to say and chats for a while. Mikey has always stopped for us as well, friendly guy.
We made plans to meet up with friends before the show and Denise made reservations for dinner at P.J. O'Brien Irish Pub. Al and I took the GO train down and met up with friends Denise, Nancy, Terri-Lynn, Linda, Marilyn, Jay, Jean and Hilda....in a bucket. Al and I were extra-excited as we booked our next trip to England that day. We'd be off to Weatherfield a month later.
I knew Ian and Mikey would put on a great show and they didn't disappoint. I've LOVED all the other Stroll Promotions I've been to, but have to say this one was my favourite. From the moment the two Corrie stars walked onto the stage we were entertained for a full 2 hours. I hadn't laughed that much in a very long time. It was our first show with host Linda Barnard and she did a wonderful job.
During the VIP meet and greet we said hello to them both and reminded Ian we'd last seen him a year before when him and Joe Duttine (Tim) were the last two to leave the British Soap awards at 2:45am. He said he remembered us and loved the photo I showed him from that night. The two actors signed a photo for a charity ping I was going to be a guest speaker at in Kingston in June for ALS. We had our photo taken and went home very happy. I finally got a photo with Mikey without his hoody on, but unfortunately I looked that way and the other way, but not the right way. LOL I love our group photo!
It had been an excellent evening.
It had been an excellent evening.
Stroll Promotions put on the most amazing shows!!! They never disappoint. HUGE thanks to Andrew, Ian, Mikey and our friends for making it a great evening.
I would recommend these shows to any Coronation Street fans.
Can't wait to hear who is coming next.
I would recommend these shows to any Coronation Street fans.
Can't wait to hear who is coming next.
Click to see write ups and photos from other Stroll Promotion Shows we've been to:
The Croppers 2011
William Roache 2012
Tyrone & Kirk 2012
Eileen & Paul 2013