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EastEnders star Samantha Womack to lead "poignant" drama about Queen Elizabeth II

 It's going on tour in just a few months.

EastEnders legend Samantha Womack has landed her latest role, as one of the two leads in a play about Queen Elizabeth II from Daisy Goodwin, the creator of ITV's Victoria.

By Royal Appointment will focus on how the image of the world's longest-reigning monarch was created, with Ronnie Mitchell actor Womack set to play the Dresser.

Elizabeth II herself will be played by another member of soap royalty: Jane Asher from Crossroads, and that infamous final episode.

Downton Abbey actor David Robb and The Windsors' Matthew Cottle also star in the new tour, playing The Designer and The Milliner, respectively.

The official synopsis reads: "The late Queen Elizabeth II was famous for her discretion. She never said anything in public that could ruffle the lightest of feathers. But she had one way of expressing what she really thought – through her wardrobe.

By Royal Appointment is a funny, poignant and celebratory new play about the kind of power that only a Queen can wield – she charms the world through coats and admonishes her family through a carefully-chosen hat.

"But the Queen herself is uninterested in fashion, her look is managed by her Designer, her Milliner and most powerful of all, her Dresser who was a working-class girl who goes from advising the Queen on the colour of her lipsticks to the real power behind the throne. But the Dresser, like all royal favourites, is living on borrowed time.

"By Royal Appointment is a behind the scenes peek into the world of our most popular monarch and the image she presented to the world."

The play first premiered last year, with this new tour taking it around the UK with a new cast.

Shows have been announced for late September through early February, with more dates set to be revealed later.

The confirmed dates so far are:

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 What's coming up in Walford?

Next week on EastEnders, Honey is kidnapped by Bea while trying to clear Billy's name. Meanwhile, Priya and Max get into a sticky situation, and Kim hides her knowledge of Sheila from Denise.

Here is our round-up of all the biggest moments coming up. You can also check out our collection of 23 spoiler pictures from next week's episodes.

 Billy meets with Honey

After a dramatic chain of events in No.18, a cordon is placed around the house and the community grows concerned. Nicola and Honey meet up with Billy in secret, but Honey soon realises that the detective wants to speak to her about her shocking discovery.

Honey wants to draw Bea out and clear Billy's name, so she ropes in some residents to help her stage a vigil broadcast online.

 Honey is kidnapped by Bea

After the vigil, Honey spots a hooded figure watching her – and when she rushes after them, she finds that it's Bea, who is shaken by recent events. The pair get into a struggle when Honey demands that Bea clears Billy's name, and when Honey is left unconscious, Bea bundles her into a car.

Honey wakes up trapped in a cottage with Bea, while her loved ones in Walford realise that she is missing. When Linda tracks Honey's phone and finds it has been smashed in a bush, Billy fears the worst. Nicola, Suki and Linda team up to search for Honey, but can they save her from Bea?

 Priya issues a warning

Priya and Avani have a very public clash in the Square, which is witnessed by Cindy. When Cindy questions Priya's behaviour, Max leaps to her defence and explains her messy situation with Ravi.

Max's actions get back to a furious Priya, however, and she warns him to stop talking about her personal business.

Jack causes concern

Amy is worried about how her dad Jack is dealing with Denise's illness, and Denzel steps in to try and cheer her up. Meanwhile, Kim is still deliberately avoiding visiting Denise in hospital, as she's worried that the truth about Sheila helping Chelsea will be exposed.

Jack encourages Kim to see her sister and she eventually agrees, but Kim is consumed by guilt and hides what she knows about Sheila.

Avani makes a call

Avani is struggling without her dad, and she clashes with her mum as a result. Later, Will opens up to his friends about how he's feeling, and it inspires Avani to leave Ravi a voicemail, asking to see him on her upcoming birthday.

Will Ravi listen to the message and return for his daughter?

 Max and Priya have a close shave

Max and Priya continue to fight over Max's comments, and Cindy grows more suspicious of their relationship. Max makes out that he's planning a surprise, but Priya blackmails him into meeting her at The Arches.

While Max tries to end things with Priya in the garage, the pair end up giving into temptation once again. Cindy and Lauren turn up unexpectedly, so Max tells Priya to hide in a car boot – but Lauren then drives away in the vehicle, not realising that Priya is in the back!

Kojo looks for love

Kojo is looking to move forward with his life, so he reaches out to flatmates Harry and Gina and asks them to help him find a girlfriend. Will Harry and Gina agree, and could there be romance on the horizon for Kojo?

Priya makes a threat

Max attempts to explain his shifty behaviour, but Cindy just gets even more suspicious of her fiancé. Meanwhile, Priya manages to escape from the car boot without being spotted by Lauren, and she decides to turn to Suki for help with her situation.

Priya threatens to expose Max, but will Cindy discover his betrayal?

 Eve struggles with Ria

\Suki and Eve continue getting to grips with caring for their foster child, Ria. But things aren't completely smooth sailing, as Ria gravitates towards Suki while Eve is left struggling to bond with her. Will Eve get the time she needs to get to know Ria better?

 Sheila faces questions

Kim and Howie meet up with Sheila and confront her about her true intentions. Sheila overhears Ian talking about his defence strategy in Knight Fusion, and when she passes this information on to Kim and Howie, they decide to grant her access to Jordan.

However, Kim is worried about what Denise will return home from hospital to. How would Denise feel about Sheila being in the picture?

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