Actress, singer and musical theatre star Dianne Pilkington sat down with fairypowered to answer 20 questions. Dianne will be playing Dr Westfeldt Dracula, A Comedy Of Terrors at The Menier Chocolate Factory Tickets can be found here
Let’s start with a few favourites
Favourite show (whether you have been in it or not)?
Sweeney Todd. Dianne joined the cast of Sweeney Todd at the Bridewell Theatre in 2000, a production she had played the role of Mrs Lovett in whilst training at GSA
Favourite book?
The Witching Hour by Anne Rice
Favourite theatre?
I love them ALL . But I did fall in love with the Swan at the RSC
Favourite song?
Currently Brooklyn Baby by Lana Del Rey
Favourite music?
Lana Del Rey
Favourite food?
Cheese
Favourite drink?
Dry Martini
What is your favourite role?
Too hard, but I miss Eglantine the most. Dianne created the role of Eglantine Price in the Bedknobs and Broomsticks adaptation, a collaboration between Disney and Michael Harrison, directed by Candace Edmunds and Jamie Harrison, written by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The tour completed in May 2022
What was your first role?
Mary, a shepherd, a wise man and a Christmas tree in the Nursery Nativity during a chickenpox outbreak.
And what role would you really like to play?
Sally in Follies. Miss Hannigan in Annie
If you weren’t a performer what would you be?
A librarian, or a Tea Shop Owner, with cakes
What made you decide to be a performer?
I felt most at home and most myself in the theatre
Do you enjoy touring?
I enjoy seeing other cities but I’m a homebody
What advice would you give 16 year old you?
Stop worrying about not fitting in. It’s overrated
Do you fancy branching out in Producing or Directing?
Absolutely not- much respect for that kind of brain
What was the last stage show you saw and really enjoyed?
Twelfth Night at the RSC. What a cast, and concept. Brilliant
Favourite line from any show?
“I don’t think we’re in Kansas any more”
If you could be anyone else for the day, who would it be?
The Education Secretary
What are the nicest/weirdest things you have ever received from fans?
Face masks! And some lovely fan art- nothing weird!
Can you tell us what you will be up to next?
I could but then Dracula would have to kill you.
Dracula, A Comedy Of Terrors is at The Menier Chocolate Factory, from March 8th to May 3rd. Tickets can be found here