Ann Akinjirin
You might have seen her in TV shows such as the BBC's I May Destroy You and Marvel's Moon Knight, and now Ann Akinjirin is starring in the new adaptation of Enid Blyton's classic novels The Famous Five. She talks to us about what cult filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn has brought to the series, her favourite on-set experiences so far and her hopes for the year ahead.
Ella Bright
As the BBC’s adaptation of Enid Blyton’s Malory Towers enters its fifth series, star Ella Bright tells us about the big West End show she made her stage debut in, growing up on screen and being recognised by her fans.
Lucy Halliday
A newly minted BAFTA winner for her role in 80s-set lesbian drama Blue Jean, Scottish actress Lucy Halliday tells us about receiving awards attention for her screen debut, navigating the industry as a newcomer and what she hopes people will take away from the film.
Molly Wright
Currently appearing in ITV’s Yorkshire Ripper drama The Long Shadow, Blackpool-born actress Molly Wright talks to us about her lucky break as an aspiring actor in the north, how she prepared to play a Jehovah’s Witness and the recent film she can’t wait to rewatch.
Dakota Blue Richards
Most actors don’t begin their careers starring alongside the likes of Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig - but Dakota Blue Richards did. Currently performing in anthropology at the Hampstead Theatre, she talks to us about the show’s themes of artificial intelligence, navigating a career as a child actor and how she came to set up a floristry business.
Evy Frearson
With her debut album in the works, singer-songwriter Evy Frearson talks to us about developing her sound, balancing music and acting and how she overcomes nerves on stage.
Leanne Devlin
Currently touring with two plays, Slippery When Wet and Two Fingers Up, Irish actress Leanne Devlin tells us about her writing process, performing during the pandemic and taking a play overseas.
Thea Evans
As she releases her new single Giving Up (On My Dreams), musician and actress Thea Evans tells us about auditioning for West End musicals as a child, her time living in north London’s creative warehouse district and getting a high-five from a world-famous athlete.
Ella Dorman-Gajic
A genuine multi-hyphenate, Ella Dorman-Gajic chats to us about her new short film about women’s football, her published play Trade and meeting the Lionesses.
Issy Knopfler
Currently starring in Channel 4’s drama series Before We Die, Issy Knopfler tells us about meeting her best friend on her first film, shooting a TV show during a pandemic and the creatives she most admires.