The David Platt actor has been heard supporting his son’s huge next move as he prepares to take to the stage in Manchester
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has been heard supporting his son’s huge next move as he prepares to take to the stage in Manchester.
The actor, who is famed for playing David Platt in the ITV soap, has kids, Nyla Rae and Ruben, with ex-girlfriend Lauren Shippey, and a son, Greyson, with his former partner, Sammy Milewski.
He’s also expecting his fourth child, but his first with his wife, Hanni Treweek. The couple announced on Valentine’s Day (February 14) that they were expecting, seven months after they were seen tying the knot in July 2025, with the ceremony taking place at none other than Manchester Cathedral.
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They revealed their sweet baby news in a sweet social media update, as Hanni posted a video showing them walking through the grounds of a country house before Jack cradled and kissed her bump. She captioned the clip: “We’ve been keeping a secret…June 2026. Thank you so much to the dream team who made this so special for us.”
As he awaits the arrival of his and Hanni’s first child, Jack has been heard speaking about his son, Ruben, who is following in his acting footsteps. Back in 2024, the youngster, who was a part of his dad’s bridal part on his wedding day, bagged his first TV part in Channel 4’s Hollyoaks, playing Curtis, the son of Grace Black.
But now he’s set to take to the stage in the city. Speaking on his podcast, On the Sofa, which he co-hosts alongside Corrie pals Ben Price and Colson Smith, Jack said: “He’s got a part in um a new musical. Well, it’s a new musical coming to Manchester… It’s called Fun Home. It’s a coming-of-age sort of story about kids growing up in this funeral home.
“He’s playing one of the kids. Yeah, he’s got a part, and it’s a month run at the Royal Exchange in Manchester.” When Ben asked if his son is “looking forward to it”, Jack replied: “He’s buzzing. I’ve taken him to a few of the rehearsals last weekend, and he has to be there 10 until five. It’s a full job!”
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation will begin at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre on July 3. Jodie McNee stars as Alison Bechdel alongside award-winning actor Nigel Harman as Bruce Bechdel.
The synopsis reads: “Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, family secrets and first love, as she looks back on growing up in a funeral home and discovering who she is.”
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