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Joseph very kindly agreed to do another interview for the website. The anwers have been posted a little sooner than expected; some forum members and I unexpectedly met Joseph after his fantastic performance in Possessed last night, and he had the interview with him! We were pleased to be able to wish him a very Happy Birthday. Full details of the encounter are on the forum.

Interview ideas were stolen shamelessly from Variety and the Daily Telegraph, with some cheeky questions from forum members. There are 3 sections.

Here is the second part of the interview! Interesting news about his new project!

Section C – Much Ado specific

Your portrayal of Benedick had the critics raving – how did you put together your take on such a well known character ? 

We had a long rehearsal – maybe too long. I just played and explored each scene for itself, tried not to worry about the picture, the arc of the story too much. That’s for the audience to see. Stole as much as I could from other Benedicks ! 

You played Benedick for over six months – what did you do to keep the character fresh ? 

Kept trying new things – within reason. Tuned in to the very different atmosphere that each audience brings every night. Concentrated on the other actors.

Joseph has been exceptionally kind in answering a few (ok more than a few) interview questions put to him by website member Susannah.  Part 1 posted today and Part 2 will be tomorrow. A huge thank you to Joseph for doing this for us.

Section A – Quick Fire Round ….ten starters

Latest Film you saw  Casino Royale – sadly. 

Last Book you read Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins by Rupert Everett

Best book(s) ever  Nightmare Question ! Ummmmm…… Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde) or  David Copperfield (Charles Dickens)

Most coveted part (in a play or film)  Archie Rice in The Entertainer by John Osborne. I’ll have to wait for a few years. 

Role model / hero / heroine My Father