What’s it like playing a character that’s so different from yourself?
It’s very interesting, as I’ve never played a lesbian, or even thought about it. But I’m really enjoying the character, as I get a chance to be someone that’s totally opposite from me. It helps working with people you get on with, especially my lover (Claudia, played by Sarah Oguntona); she makes it easier to play the role. All my co-stars are very supportive. We all get along really well. How does it feel to be the lead character as oppose to part of the supporting cast? It feels great. It’s an amazing achievement. It’s hard work, as there’s more pressure on you, but In saying that, I love the pressure, it makes me work that much harder. How does live theatre compare to say television or film? There’s no room for mistakes on stage. If you forget a line, live theatre really tests your improvisation skills. Film can be very technical at times, but you get the joy of being able to make mistakes. And do you prefer live stage or television and film? I love them both. At first I was more ke
