Am I now supposed to go on Oprah and cry and tell you my deepest, darkest secrets because you want to know?

The control is shifting because of the democratisation of the internet. My industry is very good at building walls to stop people getting in.

I feel it's a responsibility for anyone who breaks through a certain ceiling... to send the elevator back down and give others a helpful lift.

I want to bring theatre to a new generation, using the tools available to us, including taking it out to them on film and with new technology, but that is just so they can discover theatre. I want them to come in and sit in a theatre. This is the way to plant seeds.

Im always taken aback by things that are successful that I think are just crap, and then Im completely surprised when things I do end up being successful because you walk into things and you never know Its just really remarkable.

The Old Vic has always been first and foremost an actors theatre, a home for great talent and memorable performances.

London is a very energising place to be.