ITV has confirmed the details of the forthcoming Coronation Street anniversary play penned by the show’s long-term scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey. The stage production, which is called Corrie!, will celebrate 50 years of the Mancunian soap, condensing the programme’s entire history into one two-hour show.

Former cast member Charles Lawson, who starred as Jim McDonald on the soap, has signed up to narrate the comedy play.

Speaking of the project, Lawson commented: “I am delighted to be narrating the piece and I am looking forward to this 50th celebration of the ‘established church’.”

Coronation Street’s executive producer Kieran Roberts is to be the play’s chief producer for ITV Studios, teaming up with Phil McIntrye Entertainment Ltd. The project is unrelated to the rumoured Coronation Street musical project.

Corrie! will be performed at The Lowry theatre in Salford between August 12 and 25. Tickets are on sale now and are priced between £19 and £25.

Sounds like a hoot! Now, how about a Neighbours musical?