Kym Marsh joins cast of ‘101 Dalmatians’

ICONINSIDER — Kym Marsh is “over the moon” to have been cast in the stage production of ‘101 Dalmatians.’
The former ‘Coronation Street’ actress landed the lead role of Cruella de Vil in the forthcoming musical production from Douglas Hodge, inspired by the classic 1956 children’s novel ‘The Hundred and One Dalmations’ by Dodie Smit.
She revealed the news to her followers on Instagram, saying: “I’m over the moon to be joining the cast of ‘101 Dalmatians’ playing the iconic Cruella De Vil, has there ever been a more fabulous baddie?!
“Obviously she’s a million miles away from me in real life – and my dogs are very glad about that – but being able to bring to life my take on this renowned character is a real treat.
“Douglas and Johnny (McKnight) have written this brilliant new musical filled with songs I’m already finding myself humming under my breath.
“The ‘101 Dalmatians’ story spans generations and I’m sure young and old alike will absolutely love this production.”
Kym will joins the cast of the show at the New Wimbledon Theatre, London, on 22 June, with the show set to tour cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Dublin, Liverpool, Cardiff and Aberdeen.
The actress previously spoke about portraying iconic villain Cruella on the stage, saying: “I had grown up with great Disney animated features. I was very aware of the value of witches in fairytales.
“To be asked to be a Disney witch, which is what Cruella is, was thrilling to me.
“I had a wonderful vocal coach for Cruella, and I loved Joanna Lumley’s accent in ‘Absolutely Fabulous’.
“My coach knows her, and she had that very clipped way of talking.”

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