Brenda Blethyn has offered a glimmer of hope to Vera fans who were left gutted they couldn't get their hands on tickets for the Viva Vera event in Whitley Bay.
Given the popularity of the long-running ITV crime drama, Viva Vera, a celebration of all things DCI Stanhope at the Playhouse in September was always going to be a big draw, especially after BAFTA winner Brenda, her co-star Kenny Doughty and author Ann Cleeves were all confirmed to appear. Bit no-one could have envisaged the frenzy that occurred on Friday morning as fans clamoured to get their hands on tickets.
Those keen to get their hands on tickets had the option to purchase online or queue up at the Playhouse box office to get some, with celebrated writer Ann spotted among those who lined up at the venue, in the hope of securing some Vera fever well and truly gripped the coast as, within an hour of tickets being made available, the Playhouse declared Viva Vera had broken all sale records, by becoming its fastest selling show ever.
