Emmerdale star William Ash has made a huge impact on viewers of the ITV soap as Caleb Miligan, but he is now set to take on a new role away from the Dales.
The TV star is taking to the stage in a one-man show at the Millgate Arts Centre this April.
He is set to star in Vanya, Simon Stephens’ adaptation of the famous Chekhov work Uncle Vanya.
‘Comedic and tragic, Chekhov’s examination of our shared humanity – our hopes, dreams and regrets – is thrust into sharp focus in VANYA,’ the description of the play reads.
‘This fresh adaptation explores the kaleidoscope of human emotions harnessing the power of the intimate bond between actor and audience to delve deeper into the human psyche.’
The one-man show will run for two nights on April 3 and 4.
Will first hit our screens as Caleb Miligan in 2022, and the character had links to two major families.
It was first revealed that he was the half-brother of Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) and Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), with a special flashback episodeexploring Cain and Caleb’s first meeting as young adults.
Some months later, it transpired that he was also the son of Frank Tate, who had had a fling with Faith Dingle.
Viewers soon learned that Caleb had arrived in the village seeking revenge on Kim Tate (Claire King) after learning of her role in Frank’s death.
![FROM ITV STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 7th January 2025 Emmerdale - Ep 10190 Wednesday 15th January 2025 Caleb Miligan [WILL ASH] has a headache and Steph urges him to get some painkillers out of Ruby Miligan-Fox???s [BETH CORDINGLY] handbag and he is troubled to find an envelope with the return address of a DNA testing company printed on the back. Ruby is thrown to return home and find her handbag open and Caleb holding the results in his hand. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com Photographer - Mark Bruce This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SEI_233786023-dfe4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Since his arrival, he has been involved in some major storylines, including an affair with Tracy Shankley (Amy Walsh) and the discovery of wife Ruby Miligan’s (Beth Cordingly) childhood sexual abuse.
This harrowing storyline saw Caleb learn the heartbreaking news that Steph Miligan (Georgia Jay) wasn’t his biological daughter and stand by Ruby as she opened up about her ordeal at the hands of her father, Anthony Fox.
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When Ruby ended up killing Anthony, Caleb was willing to take the blame for the crime when Steph found out the truth, and even got so far as the police station before they stopped him from handing himself in.
Prior to joining the ITV soap, actor Will was perhaps best known to soap fans as Waterloo Road’s Chris Mead.
The deputy head was a major fan favourite, with fans left devastated when he left in series 7, after two years on the show.
Will previously told Metro that he would ‘totally’ consider a return to Waterloo Road since its relaunch.
‘If they’ll have me!’ He enthused, before adding: ‘But I’m on Emmerdale, aren’t I? But it’s a great programme. A great show. I’m glad they brought it back. It’s really good.’
Tickets for Vanya are on sale now and available to purchase here.