Actress, singer and musical theatre star Lara Denning sat down with fairypowered to answer 20 questions. Lara is currently on tour, playing Anne Hathaway and the brilliant & Juliet, which can be seen in Leeds from the 18th to the 30th of November. Tickets can be found here
Let’s start with a few favourites
Favourite show (whether you have been in it or not)?
Sunset Boulevard
Favourite book?
Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
Favourite theatre?
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Favourite song?
Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks
Favourite music?
90s bangers
Favourite food?
The ultimate comfort food Sausage & Mash
Favourite drink?
Ginger Ale
What is your favourite role?
I am loving my role in the & Juliet UK tour of Anne Hathaway
What was your first role?
Miss Honey in Matilda
And what role would you really like to play?
Beverley Bass in Come From Away
If you weren’t a performer what would you be?
I would have been a Vet
What made you decide to be a performer?
I fell in love with theatre when I went to see Les Miserable and immediately knew I wanted to be a performer
Do you enjoy touring?
Yes I love it! Seeing different towns and cities in the UK is so glorious
What advice would you give 16 year old you?
That it’s ok to make mistakes
Do you fancy branching out in Producing or Directing?
I would love to direct one day
What was the last stage show you saw and really enjoyed?
I am Harvey Milk
Favourite line from any show?
I am big, It’s the pictures that got small (Sunset Boulevard)
If you could be anyone else for the day, who would it be?
Kate Bush
What are the nicest/weirdest things you have ever received from fans?
The nicest was a woodworker figurine of my dog
Can you tell us what you will be up to next?
Don’t know yet, watch this space!
The “Amazing” &Juliet continues its tour around the UK, and I can only advise you to buy a ticket so you don’t miss out. See the tour details at the website