11 Questions with the cast of The Changeling: Howard Ward

Tell us about your character.

Vermandero is an angry, passionate man.

Favourite word?

Family.

Proudest moment?

Having a family.

If 28 hour days existed, what would you do with the extra four hours?

Light dusting.

Favourite holiday?

The last one, and the next one!

Weirdest quirk?

Talking out loud to myself in public.

Favourite play?

The one I’m doing at the moment.

If you had one super power, what would it be?

The power to take away undeserved bonuses from overpaid people.

Do you have any regrets?

Nothing to speak of.

Favourite midnight snack?

Crumpets.

What were you doing at 17?

Doing my A levels, playing rugby and training to be a potter.

11 Questions with the cast of The Changeling: Charlotte Lucas

Tell us about your character.

I play two characters – Diaphanta and Isabelle.  Diaphanta is Beatrice-Joanna’s lady in waiting and Isabelle is married to Alibius. They are both victims of circumstance.

Favourite word?

Belisha beacon.

Proudest moment?

Watching my dad get a BAFTA.

If 28 hour days existed, what would you do with the extra four hours?

Learn more.

Favourite holiday?

Cuba.

Weirdest quirk?

Lighting candles as soon as I get up in the morning.

Favourite play?

Don’t have one.

If you had one super power, what would it be?

To make Henry Lloyd-Hughes zip it when I say so.

Do you have any regrets?

Not yet.

Favourite midnight snack?

Corned beef sandwich with English mustard.

What were you doing at 17?

Suffering with glandular fever.

11 Questions with the cast of The Changeling: Alex Beckett

Tell us about your character.

I play two characters – Lollio, who is in charge of the fools at the madhouse, and Jasperino, Alsemero’s right hand man.

Favourite word?

I’m useless with words.  They’d all be swear words.

Proudest moment?

I don’t think I’ve ever felt 100% proud of myself – not in a bad way, just haven’t.

If 28 hour days existed, what would you do with the extra four hours?

Attend a butchery course.

Favourite holiday?

Haven’t been on it yet.  Lots of lovely ones, but couldn’t choose a favourite.

Weirdest quirk?

All volumes of stereos and TVs must be on an even number.

Favourite play?

Too many, but if I could only have one: Good by C P Taylor.

If you had one super power, what would it be?

Time travel.

Do you have any regrets?

Yes…

Favourite midnight snack?

Cheese & Branston Pickle.

What were you doing at 17?

Learning to drive in Wales.  Falling in and out of love.  Learning to smoke.

11 Questions with the cast of The Changeling: Henry Lloyd-Hughes

Tell us about your character.

I play Tomazo and also Antonio.  Antonio is the changeling and therefore is clearly the most important character in the play.  I’ve spoken to the other actors and they feel the same way.

Favourite word?

Ishmaelite.

Proudest moment?

Being part of the unbeaten 3rd XV rugby team at school (vice-captain, inside/outside centre).

If 28 hour days existed, what would you do with the extra four hours?

Practice cricket in the nets.

Favourite holiday?

I work so hard I don’t have holidays.

Weirdest quirk?

I can lick my elbow, I’ve heard some people can’t do this but I can.

Favourite play?

The Woman in Black.

If you had one super power, what would it be?

Perfect line and length swing bowling for the Bloody Lads C.C.

Do you have any regrets?

Turning down the O.B.E. (I didn’t want it to draw attention to my charity work).

Favourite midnight snack?

Peanut butter.

What were you doing at 17?

Acting in school plays, at school (prefect).