Working at the National Theatre is just wonderful. There is no place like the South Bank on a summer's afternoon.

Art is all about the experience. I could say I dont really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, Blimey, look at that.

British people are surprised that I'm British!

My parents are very proud of my success but still worry, as Im in a profession where there is no guarantee of work. They have always supported my decision to go into acting, but there have been tough times work-wise.

I loved working with Mandy Patinkin, I have to say.

I grew up in Birmingham, but my parents are originally from Barbados. My dad, Romeo, was a long-distance lorry driver, and my mother, Mayleen, worked in catering.

Normally for work I will fly business class.