Corrie star Andy Whyment to play Rotherham pub with evening of music, quiz & meet & greet planned

He's swapping the Rovers Return for the Ravenfield Arms.

Andy Whyment is leaving the famous Coronation Street cobbles behind for a night in South Yorkshire – and the TV character will be bringing his guitar, as well as his familiar cheeky smile!

Andy, who has played the lovable Kirk in ITV's Coronation Street since 2000, is heading to the Ravenfield pub on Friday November 20 for an evening of Corrie nostalgia, a special quiz, a meet-and-greet and some live singing.

And there has already been plenty of excitement among Rotherham customers, with the announcement attracting a wave of positive feedback online.

One woman summed up the enthusiasm perfectly, commenting: "This is right up my Street!"

Although best known for his acting, Andy has a musical side which may surprise some Corrie watchers.

His interest in music goes back years. While studying drama in Manchester, he spent three years busking on the streets and was also a member of an indie band called Norton.

He even put his singing to the test on ITV's Soapstar Superstar in 2006, when soap actors competed by performing songs for charity.

More recently, he has been entertaining followers online with acoustic guitar covers of Oasis classics through his social media series, Oasis Files. His version of 'Hello' attracted thousands of likes.

Given that Andy is a big Oasis fan, it's a fair bet that a few songs from the Gallagher brothers' back catalogue might feature during his Ravenfield visit.

Away from the music, Andy has become a familiar face to millions since joining Corrie. Kirk was originally intended to be a short-lived character, but 26 years later he remains a Weatherfield favourite.

He also showed a different side to his personality when he finished runner-up in 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' in 2019, winning plenty of new admirers along the way.

And there's a sporting connection, too. Andy is an avid Manchester United supporter, so he should feel at home in the Ravenfield Arms' football-loving community pub and sports-bar surroundings.

The combination of a Corrie quiz, live entertainment and a bit of football chat looks a natural fit.

For one night only, the Rovers' loss will be Ravenfield's gain – and customers will have the chance to meet the man behind Kirk, test their soap knowledge and perhaps discover that there's a pretty good singer hiding beneath that familiar Weatherfield exterior.