Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson announces new role after quitting soap

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Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has announced a new role away from the cobbles, after confirming her exit from the ITV soap.The Celebs Go Dating star played Nicky Wheatley in Coronation Street, but revealed in an Instagram Q&A recently that her storyline had "now been completed."However, the star will be taking on a magical new role in the St Helens Theatre Royal Christmas Pantomime Cinderella later this year, in the leading role as the fairytale character.READ NEXT: Forgotten TV icon transformations - Lovejoy actor, The Good Life star and Bread hunkSpeaking about the role, she said in a statement: "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the cast of Cinderella at St Helens Theatre Royal this Christmas."I have such fond and happy memories working in wardrobe behind-the-scenes on costume and set with Regal Entertainments, that it'll feel like a homecoming.

I'm excited to see all those lovely, friendly faces again – Chantelle, Jane and the team are like family."The actress, who had previously worked as a seamstress in the costume department of the Theatre Royal and Liverpool's Epstein Theatre, also said starring in the pantomime will be "the best of both worlds"."It will feel a bit strange being out front on the stage and seeing the audience instead of looking after all those incredible stunning costumes – but now I'm going to be wearing them, so it's the best of both worlds," said Kimberly."Performing is my passion but I also love fashion, I'm a huge advocate of vintage clothing and repurposing garments.