Coronation Street's James Cartwright praises soap for tackling conversion therapy storyline

Coronation Street actor James Cartwright slams 'archaic' conversion therapy and praises soap's handling of topic

Cartwright called conversion therapy "outdated", saying: "It feels bizarre, the idea that you can change fundamentally who you love" The post Coronation Street actor James Cartwright slams ‘archaic’ conversion therapy and praises soap’s handling of topic appeared first on Attitude.

Coronation Street star slams gay 'conversion therapy' amid dramatic storyline

Coronation Street star James Cartwright, who plays Weatherfield’s newly-out gay resident Theo, has blasted ‘conversion therapy’ while praising the show’s handling of the topic. In the long-running soap Cartwright plays Theo Silverton, a married builder who engages in a romance with Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce). He’s now trying to work things out with Todd after leaving his wife, Danielle (Natalie Anderson). However, one thing that might get in …

Coronation Street's James Cartwright praises soap for tackling conversion therapy storyline

James Cartwright has praised ITV soap Coronation Street for its handling of the issue of conversion therapy, the harrowing practice that sees LGBTQ+ people tortured into renouncing their sexuality.Cartwright's character, married builder Theo Silverton, fell for Todd Grimshaw (played by Gareth Pierce), and after being caught out by wife Danielle (Natalie Anderson), Theo moved out of the family home.Theo and Danielle have two teenage children, and…