Charlotte Randle as Mary in Yerma. Photo by Johan Persson.
Charlotte is currently playing Mary in Simon Stone's adaptation of Lorca's classic, Yerma. Here are her answers to our 11 questions:
Can you describe your character in Yerma in three words?
Daughter. Sister. Mother.
What's it been like working with Simon Stone?
Joyful.
How did you find the rehearsal process in comparison to other productions you've been in?
Unprecedented. Minimal. Relaxed and fairly bar based!
What are you usually doing 10 minutes before the show begins?
Phoning my son.
What is your favourite play (seen, read or worked on)?
King Lear. I studied it for A levels, have seen 10 productions and was in it here with Pete Postlethwaite.
What is your favourite midnight snack?
Taramasalata scooped up with ready salted Hula-Hoops, from the corner shop on the way home.
What was it that first got you interested in the theatre?
My parents taking me as a kid.
Where is your favourite place in the world?
London.
Who is your ultimate hero, and what would you say to them if you ever met them?
All the doctors, nurses and volunteers doing humanitarian work in war zones and the refugee camps. I would say thank you.
If you could have been born in any era, which would it be and why?
I think I'd have enjoyed the 1920's quite a lot! If I had money...
If you could have any one supernatural power which would you choose and why?
The ability to go back in time and change the outcome of the Brexit referendum!
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