Actor and singer Edward Harrison sat down with fairypowered to answer 20 questions. Edward is currently playing Tom on tour in The Girl on the Train. Due to appear at Leeds Grand Theatre from 1 July, tickets available here
Let’s start with a few favourites
Favourite show (whether you have been in it or not)?
Festen
Favourite book?
I am a sucker for anything David Nicholls. Relatable, funny and a lump in the throat
Favourite theatre?
Olivier National Theatre
Favourite song?
Pass!
Favourite music?
Motown
Favourite food?
Anything from the sea
Favourite drink?
Margarita
What is your favourite role?
Gary in Noises Off
What was your first role?
Uncle Henry in The Wizard of Oz
And what role would you really like to play?
Roger Debris in The Producers
If you weren’t a performer what would you be?
A chef in a low pressure but highly successful cafe by the sea
What made you decide to be a performer?
I was told I was alright at it
Do you enjoy touring?
Mostly. Amazing theatres of different sizes and periods, coupled with audiences that change in what they respond to is a wonderful thing
What advice would you give 16 year old you?
Chill out, go with it and call your grandparents
Do you fancy branching out in Producing or Directing?
No thank you
What was the last stage show you saw and really enjoyed?
Ballet Shoes – genuine joy for 8-80 year olds!
Favourite line from any show?
Tom’s proposal in The Norman Conquests…”Would you like me to marry you?”
If you could be anyone else for the day, who would it be?
Someone pleasant with a yacht
What are the nicest/weirdest things you have ever received from fans?
Bespoke lip balm from a Doctor Who fan in the US
Can you tell us what you will be up to next?
I’ve only just boarded this train. Ask me later!The Girl on the Train is on tour around the UK. Tickets can be found here