Sophie-Louise Dann joins Bend It Like Beckham

Ronni Ancona has had to withdraw from upcoming musical Bend It Like Beckham for "family reasons".

She was due to play Paul, Jules' mother, and   will be replaced in the role by Sophie-Louise Dann, who most recently played  Barbara Castle in Made in Dagenham".

 Bend It Like Beckham is currently in rehearsals and starts  previews on May 15th, with an official first night on June 24th at the Phoenix Theatre.