An Insightful Conversation with a Renowned Theatre Actor

🎭The actor is excited to be rehearsing for her upcoming play and describes it as a complex and wonderful production.

❤️The actor has a deep love for the theatre and believes it is where one truly learns and grows as an actor.

💰The play explores themes of inheritance and money, which play a central role in the characters' tumultuous relationship.

😈The actor enjoys playing the role of a grumpy and nasty character in the play, but emphasizes that it's just acting and not a reflection of her true personality.

🏴The actor has a strong connection to Scotland, with her father being born in the Gorbals and her love for performing the Scottish accent.

What is the play about?

—The play explores the complicated and tumultuous relationship between a mother and son, with themes of inheritance and money playing a central role.

What is the actor's favorite thing about the theatre?

—The actor loves the connection with the audience and believes that it is in the theatre where one truly learns and grows as an actor.

Is the actor a fan of Halloween?

—No, the actor dislikes Halloween and considers it an American invention.

What upcoming series is the actor filming in Australia?

—The actor is filming a series about Australia, titled 'Miriam Uglies Almost Australian', which explores her connection to the country through her partner and her citizenship.

When will the actor be back in Australia?

—The actor will be back in Australia in mid-January and plans to stay for a couple of months.

00:05The interview begins with the actor expressing her excitement about her upcoming play and the joy of being in rehearsals.

02:20The actor discusses the complex and wonderful nature of the play, which explores themes of inheritance and money.

05:49The interview transitions to a conversation about the actor's love for the theatre and the thrill of connecting with the audience.

08:33The actor shares her Scottish heritage and her love for performing the Scottish accent.