Coronation Street's Lisa George looks unrecognisable as she gears up for new role after soap exit

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Coronation Street star Lisa George has been seen looking completely different from how her fans of how her fans would usually recognise her as she prepares for her first role since leaving the cobbles.

Prior to her exit scenes as the beloved Beth Tinker in the ITV soap, it had already been revealed that the actress was set to join panto this festive season.

And in her latest update, Lisa was a far cry from her former alter-ego Beth's 80s clobber as she donned a sparkling gown and tiara ahead of playing Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at the Wyvern Theatre & Swindon Arts Centre. READ MORE: Coronation Street's DS Lisa Swain star teases what happens next with Carla Connor and says 'it'd be really something' READ MORE: Read more of our Coronation Street stories here Ahead of her stint on stage, Lisa took part in a press day and shared a selfie to her Instagram Story in which she could be seen sporting a pink wig and a glistening purple outfit with matching oversized glasses and purple lipstick. "Promo panto day!! @wyverntheatre #cinderalla," the former soap star wrote alongside the post, in which she could be seen beaming for the camera.

Just after Christmas, reports emerged that Lisa was set to leave Corrie. The rumours have continued and it wasn't until she appeared on This Morning, days before her final scenes aired, at the end of August, that her exit was confirmed.