TV star Denise Welch is reflecting on the fortuitous timing of her latest project that will see the stars somewhat align in Manchester with her rock idol son Matty Healy.
For while Denise is starring in the world premiere run of new Jim Cartwright play The Gap in Ancoats, her son will be just down the road headlining the AO Arena with The 1975 in front of thousands of fans this weekend.
Denise laughs: "Quite a few family and friends have used it as an opportunity to see Matthew on the Saturday, and then see me on the Sunday.
They are trying to do the double, get the double whammy in!" It also means that son Matty got to see his mum in action during her run at Hope Mill Theatre too.
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