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Double acts

With theatres closed, a series of conversations between pairs of the world's most brilliant actors

  • ‘I am flabbergasted by what I get to do for a living.’ David Oyelowo (right) and Alfred Molina.

    'My father thought actors were one step above cat burglars!': Alfred Molina meets David Oyelowo

    The actors talk about applause, auditions, how they fell in love with the theatre – and the extraordinary high of delivering the perfect line
  • Patti LuPone and Jonathan Bailey

    Patti LuPone meets Jonathan Bailey: ‘You’re the biggest star in the world!’

    The stars of Netflix’s Bridgerton and Hollywood talk about singing in the shower, the alchemy of the theatre – and why no one in Stephen Sondheim’s Company would ask LuPone to dance
  • Tracy-Ann Oberman and John Simm: ‘There’s much more bravery and creativity in casting for the stage.’

    John Simm meets Tracy-Ann Oberman: 'Without the audience, we’re just shouting in a room'

    The actors and old friends talk about how theatre beats TV, the terror of standup – and the joys of making Yoko Ono crack up
  • Cush Jumbo and Anne-Marie Duff.

    'There will be orgasms in the aisles!' Cush Jumbo meets Anne-Marie Duff

    The actors have been friends since they starred together at the National. They talk about their showbiz debuts, the dangers of getting wrapped up in roles – and the thrills to come when theatres reopen
  • Harriet Walter and Noma Dumezweni.

    'That is our job in theatre – I'm gonna make you love me!' Noma Dumezweni meets Harriet Walter

    The stars of stage and screen chat about playing witches, seeing ghosts and stepping into another legend’s shoes
  • Simon Callow and Derek Jacobi: ‘You won’t remember Derek, but I met you in the canteen at the Old Vic.’

    'A critic said my stomach was a warning to us all!' Simon Callow meets Derek Jacobi

    The theatre legends look back at working with Laurence Olivier and Peter O’Toole, the pain of biting reviews, the joy of a good run – and the agonies of being miscast
  • Vanessa Redgrave and Miriam Margolyes … ‘I remember when we met, Vanessa. I was a member of the Workers Revolutionary party, and so were you.’

    ‘How many husbands have I had? Not enough!’ Vanessa Redgrave meets Miriam Margolyes

    They have been friends for 50 years. With theatres closed, they reflect on the joy – and hidden drama – of a life in acting
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