A GP from Bolton will taking to the stage to star in a play full of 'wit, woe, wisdom and wonder'.
By day Dr Julie Hall is a GP, looking after patients for 25 years, and works at the Unsworth Group Practice in Westhoughton, and in her own time she is am-dram star, having acted for 20 years.
Now, she is set to star in a one-woman show, Sacrament, at the Greater Manchester Fringe theatre in Salford.
The play, written by Chorley-based playwright Martin Thomasson, follows Rosie, who one day when working at her job, is asked out on a date by Jesus.
Mr Thomasson describes the show, which will be directed by Helen Parry, a professional director, as a tale of 'is this all there is to life or is there more'.
Julie said: "It's a fair bit of pressure, but it's a challenge and I like a challenge. I have been doing amateur dramatics for 20 years and I have recently been in a play at Bolton Little Theatre, it was written by a local playwright, Martin Thomasson.
"He said he would like to put a play on at Manchester Fringe. He spoke to Helen Parry to see if she thought I would be suitable for the role.
"So I met with Helen, auditioned for her and she came to see me in the play at Bolton Little Theatre and we've been working together to put this on.
"I'm going on a date with Jesus, I'm Rosie, I'm working at a local shop when Jesus comes in and he asks me to go out on a date."
She continued: "I loved it. It is great, I like the challenge, being a one-woman show, and it's a lovely tale about Rosie.
"Martin describes it as 'a tale of wit, woe, wisdom and wonder.'
"Early next year I will be in a play with my 16-year-old daughter, that's with the Marco Players. I'm trying to encourage people to come along and support me - friends, patients!
"It's a balance but it's really important to have a good work-life balance, which I would say to everyone anyway."
Julie added: "I'm really looking forward to it, I am very excited. I'm nervous, but it's healthy to have a bit of nerves."
She also added that the play doesn't disrespect anyone's religious beliefs or faith.
For tickets, visit the Greater Manchester Fringe website at: https://manchester.ssboxoffice.com/events/sacrament/
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