Stars of Coronation Street including Bruno Langley (Todd Grimshaw), Jennie McAlpine (Fizz Brown) and newcomer Anthony Cotton – who is soon to be sewing up a storm at Underworld – are joining the long list of celebs joining Big Brother's Nadia at this year's Manchester Pride. Like everyone else, they just can't wait to meet our girl.

It's a welcome return to Canal Street for Todd, who was last seen snogging with sexy nurse Karl Foster, and a fitting tribute to the Festival for the actor who will be leaving the soap later in the year to pursue other acting roles.

21 years-old Bruno Langley has just filmed his last scenes for Coronation Street, but the door has been left open for him to return.  In real life Langley has received much attention from gay men, and was recently voted 'Queer of the Year' by glossy gay men's magazine 'Attitude'.

From the grey cobbles of Weatherfield to the rainbow hued festival of Manchester Pride, expect a rousing reception for our Corrie favourites over The Big Weekend.

Tickets for Manchester Pride's Big Weekend (27th - 30th August), are available now.  Make sure you buy your ticket today! Tickets cost £10 and are available from: Ticketmaster (0871 2302624),  online at http://www.operationfundraiser.com , all Clone Zone stores nationwide, selected Virgin Megastores and selected venues in Manchester's lesbian and gay Village.

All funds raised (after costs) are distributed directly to local HIV and LGBT organisations by Operation Fundraiser. 

Manchester Pride website
Direct link to list of main stage artists and performance times

23 August, 2004