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.

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.

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

Normally for work I will fly business class.

For all its problems, I found South Africa a beautiful country, interesting and inspiring.